2 Day Introduction to Winter Skills, 28 February | Event in Cowdenbeath | AllEvents

2 Day Introduction to Winter Skills

AP Mountaineering

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Sat, 28 Feb • 08:00 AM

Aviemore

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Sat, 28 Feb • 08:00 AM (GMT)

Aviemore

Cowdenbeath, United Kingdom

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About the event

2 Day Introduction to Winter Skills
Join us for our 2 Day Introduction to Winter Skills Course. Over the 2 days, we will introduce you to the basics of winter. This should give you the personal skills to get around safely in the mountains in winter. Below is a rough outline of what we will aim to cover on a 2-day Winter Skills. There is a lot to cover in a 2-day course, and this will be fitted around the weather and snow conditions across the 2 days.

Winter Skills covered over the 2 days

Briefing – Introductions & kit checks

Winter boots & walking techniques – footwork & techniques for snow

Ice Axe – holding & using the axe

Self Belay / Ice Axe Arrests

Crampons – fitting, use & movement in them

Avalanche Awareness – Be Avalanche Aware process

Navigation (based on groups current navigation level)

Fitness: To gain the most from the 2 days, you will want to have a good level of fitness. Winter days can be tougher than summer, both in ground condition but also with carrying extra kit.

Location: Aviemore

Max 6 People

Price: £199


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2 Day Introduction to Winter Skills, 28 February | Event in Cowdenbeath | AllEvents
2 Day Introduction to Winter Skills
Sat, 28 Feb • 08:00 AM