Winter Courses | If you want to learn how to ice axe arrest, use crampons effectively, brush up on those important winter walking skills or improve your avalanche awareness then Climb GB can help with a range of winter courses in the Cheviots, Lake District and Glencoe:
Winter hill walking taster (1 day) session:
An ideal first introduction to winter walking, giving you an opportunity to see the benefits and fantastic experiences winter hill walking has to offer whilst acquiring a few skills along the way. Run as one 6 hour session in either Cheviots or the Lake District.
Winter hill walking taster (2 day) session:
For the 2 day winter hill walking taster session we are able to visit two different venues. This allows us to cover different terrain on each day, reach a wider variety of locations and have even more fun. Run as two 6 hour sessions in the Lake District.
Introduction to winter hill walking skills (1 day) course:
Suitable for beginners looking to take their first steps out on to hills in winter and learn the necessary skills required. Covering all of the essentials of route planning, navigation, weather, equipment and avalanche awareness. Run as one 6 hour course in either the Cheviots or Lake District.
Introduction to winter hill walking skills (2 day) course:
As per the 1 day introduction to winter hill walking skills course however being run over 2 days allows a greater depth of content to be covered, additional practice of crampon technique and two different venues to be visited. Run as two 6 hour courses in the Lake District.
Improver winter hill walking skills (1 day) course:
For those who have already experienced winter hill walking but are looking to improve and refine their skills. Covering aspects of navigation, weather, route planning, equipment and avalanche awareness. Run as one 6 hour course in the Lake District.
Improver winter hill walking skills (2 day) course:
As per the 1 day improver winter hill walking skills course however being run over 2 days allows more content to be taught, added practice of techniques and two different venues to be visited. Run as two 6 hour sessions in either Glencoe or the Lake District.
Advanced winter hill walking skills (1 day) course:
For those looking to get to more remote winter mountainous areas, away from the obvious navigational features and on to more difficult terrain to experience a more adventurous day hill walking. Run as one 6 hour course in the Lake District.
Advanced winter hill walking skills (2 day) course:
For the 2 day advanced hill walking skills course we are able to visit two different locations, giving us more opportunity to practice techniques and to teach the content in greater detail. Run as two 6 hour courses in either the Lake District or Glencoe.
Course dates
Winter courses are provided throughout January, February and March to ensure that conditions are suitable. Get in touch and let us know if you have a preferred date.
Equipment list
You can download an equipment list for the winter courses showing what you will need to bring with you and what Climb GB will provide.
Testimonials
If you would like to see what previous Climb GB customers have thought of their courses here are a selection of reviews and testimonials.
Contact
If you would like any further information or would like to make a booking please use the contact page or email direct to info@climbgb.com
The Climb GB winter courses are run in Northumberland, North East England, the Lake District in Cumbria, North West England and Glencoe on the West coast of Scotland but if you can't find the course you are looking for then please get in touch and we'll be happy to provide a bespoke course tailored to your individual needs.
The map below shows the venues Climb GB uses for winter courses (Orange markers) and easy to find meeting places (Blue markers). For all sessions in the Cheviots (Northumberland) we will meet in the village of Powburn, for the Lake District we will meet in Keswick and for sessions in Glencoe we will meet in Glencoe village itself.
