Winter

Winter brings a whole new set of challenges to exploring the mountain environment. It also rewards those who are willing to accept those challenges with some of the most spectacular and rewarding experiences you can have.

Liathach's Ridge Under Heavy Snow
Winter Climbing Classics

Five days of beautiful classic winter climbs in Torridon The Torridon Mountains are a world class winter climbing venue. The routes here are of exceptional quality and variety. With a mixture of ice climbing, gully climbs, mixed routes, buttresses, ridges and aretes, Torridon really does have it all. During this 5 day course we will […]

Winter Climbing Classics
Liathach in Alpine Style Conditions
Winter Mountaineering

The Best Mountaineering Routes in Scotland Explore Torridons mountains in stunning winter conditions. Our guided winter mountaineering will take you on journeys through the spectacular Torridon mountains on grade I and II winter terrain. This will normally involve alpine style ridges or classic Scottish gullies. What to expect Once we’ve received your enquiry, a guide […]

Winter Mountaineering
Winter Climbing Beinn Eighe
Winter Climbing

Spectacular Winter Climbing Our Guided Winter Climbing days give you the opportunity to undertake some of the most incredible winter routes in the country. You will have a friendly qualified instructor who will discuss your goals and ability with you to help you get the most out of your trip. Ice Climbing, Snowy Gullies, Airy […]

Winter Climbing
winter climber nearing the top of a route
Intro Winter Climbing

Learn to Winter Climb Our introduction to Winter Climbing courses are designed for anyone wishing to develop from a winter walker/mountaineer into a winter climber. The aim for this course is to teach you to be a safe, efficient and independent winter climber. Throughout the course we will climb a variety of grade 1 – […]

Intro Winter Climbing
Short Climbing Pitch on Northern Pinnacles of Liathach
Intro Winter Mountaineering

Learn to Travel Through Steeper Terrain in Winter Our Introduction to Winter Mountaineering Course is perfect for anyone looking to develop from a winter walker into a winter mountaineer. Winter Mountaineering is the gap between winter walking and winter climbing. The aim of this course is to give you the skills and the confidence to […]

Intro Winter Mountaineering
Traversing a ridge line in winter
Winter Skills

Learn to Travel Safely in Snowy Environments Our Introduction to Winter Skills Courses are designed to develop the essential skills to help keep you safe and give you confidence in a winter mountain environment. Our two and five day packages focus on preventing slips (using various techniques), safe route choice, navigation, avalanche awareness and the […]

Winter Skills