Simon Mee Outdoor Instruction

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Winter Walking & Mountaineering

Learn Winter Skills

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Winter Skills

Do you want to go for mountain walks in winter but don’t have the skills and confidence?

The hills in winter can be a rewarding experience, but are more serious than in summer. In winter conditions you need to know how to use axes & crampons, and have a good knowledge of avalanche awareness.

Mountain navigation skills at this time of year needs to be more precise than in summer.

This course will look at all these skills so you will be better equipped to enjoy your winter walks in safety.

Guided winter walks can be tailored to meet your needs, so that you can enjoy the winter wonderland with the security of a qualified and experienced instructor.

During the winter skills course, you will be introduced to as many of the varied techniques needed for safety and enjoyment as conditions allow. These skills include:

  • Basic navigation
  • Carrying the ice axe
  • Kicking steps
  • Cutting steps
  • Avalanche assessment
  • Ice axe arresting
  • Wearing & correct use of crampons
  • Route cards
  • Weather forecast

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    Guided Winter Walks

    Guided winter walks can be tailored to meet your needs, so that you can enjoy the winter wonderland with the security of an experienced instructor.

    Custom winter skills courses can be run in North Wales / Snowdonia, Lake District/Cumbria & Scotland / the Scottish Highlands



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