Winter Navigation
Pathway: Winter
Level: Progression
Adapt map-and-compass navigation to snow-covered terrain, poor visibility and the additional decisions of winter.
Leadership
Refresh winter leadership judgement in the conditions where it has to work.
£175 per person
WML Refresher is a conditions-led day for Winter Mountain Leader trainees and qualified leaders. We agree the most useful focus from current needs and the forecast, then connect technical skills to leadership: route choice, group management, navigation, snow and avalanche decisions, movement and emergency planning. The day can support assessment preparation or continuing professional practice. This is an independent refresher, not formal scheme training or assessment. The focus is winter walking leadership; planned roped climbing sits outside this workshop.
Delivered in Scotland. We confirm the operating base and meeting arrangements when we arrange the workshop.
Small-group workshop (Max 4)
You should have completed WML training, hold the award or have equivalent winter leadership experience. Share your stage and priorities before booking.
Winter boots compatible with your crampons; a mountaineering axe and crampons; waterproofs and insulating layers; spare gloves, hat and goggles; headtorch with spare power; food, warm drink and personal medication. Bring the specified map, compass and waterproof map protection.
We can provide a mountaineering axe, crampons and a helmet. If you have your own, please bring them with you.
You will need suitable winter mountaineering boots: B2-rated boots are our normal minimum, and we can provide B2 boots where needed.
The exact plan may adapt to weather, venue conditions and the group's experience. The stages below describe the intended focus.
£175 per person. This workshop runs on request rather than on fixed dates: for individuals, small groups or bespoke professional development.
Ask about arranging WML Refresher privately. Tell us your experience, priorities, group size and preferred dates so we can confirm a suitable format and quote.
It can support preparation and identify priorities, but one day cannot establish readiness across the full scheme.
The focus is winter walking leadership. Planned roped climbing is outside the scope of this refresher.
Yes. It is intended for trainees and qualified leaders who want to refresh judgement and practice before or during the winter season.
Navigation can be a priority, alongside the leadership and terrain decisions it supports. Share your aims before booking; the programme also follows the forecast and group needs.
No. We agree a useful focus and provide feedback on observed practice. Wider preparation and experience remain necessary across the scheme.
Contact us before booking or buying kit. We will confirm what you need, what can be arranged and any hire charges for this workshop.
We choose terrain around snow, wind, visibility and the avalanche forecast. Routes and exercises may change; we will discuss the arrangements if conditions prevent the intended activity.
Yes. Public courses and workshops are priced per person, so you can book an individual place and join others. Check the page prerequisites before booking; you do not need to provide a whole group yourself.
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Bookings below £300, or made fewer than 42 days before the start, are payable in full. For bookings of £300 or more made at least 42 days before the start, a deposit option is available, with the balance due 30 days before the start. The booking page confirms the amount due when you book.
Public course and workshop prices are per person. Private delivery is quoted separately for the agreed format and group. Mountain Leader reassessment is priced according to the scope agreed after reviewing your report.
Please read our Booking & Cancellation Policy before booking. It explains the applicable notice periods, charges and options for moving a place. Contact us promptly if your circumstances change, giving your booking name and date.
Contact us as soon as you know you may be unable to attend. Changes, transfers and refunds are handled under the Booking & Cancellation Policy. Let us know before the day rather than arriving unsure whether you can take part.
We will contact you to explain the change and the options available under our booking terms. Read the policy before booking, particularly before making separate travel or accommodation arrangements.
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