WINTER
lakes winter skills
1 day
Winter is a great time to be in the mountains. Learn the basics of winter walking, navigation and get to grips with new technical equipment.
Instructor Ratio - 1:6
1 Day Course
Open Session:
£90pp
Private bookings offered outside of our course dates
OVERVIEW
This is a beginner course designed to introduce hill walkers to the delights of winter walking.
We hope to develop skills to allow access into the high mountains when covered in snow and ice, giving you the technical knowledge to understand how to remain safe in this dynamic environment.
On this course we cover:
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Movement on snow - using the boot as a tool and kicking steps
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Ice axe technique - for security and balance and for cutting steps
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Crampons - fitting crampons, walking in crampons and front pointing
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Self arrest - for halting a slip and gaining control
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Avalanche awareness - to stay safe and develop understanding of a hazardous and dynamic landscape
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Winter navigation - all those summer features become covered; practice on a different scale map and winterise your navigation.
The Helvellyn massif is usually the most reliable for winter weather but if the conditions are right, be prepared to explore any of the high Lakeland fells in snowy conditions.
You will need to wear suitable clothing for winter mountaineering, including a full set of waterproofs, warm layers, hat & gloves, ski goggles and winter walking boots.
These boots should be rigid and rated to B1/B2 standard (we can advise during the booking stage).
Boots can be hired from LDM, subject to sizes and availability of our stocks.
We can provide crampons, ice axe, helmets and other technical equipment.
This course is non residential
The price of this day is inclusive of:
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A qualified Mountaineering Instructor/Winter Mountain Leader
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Affiliated with AMI & Mountain Training Association
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Local & intimate knowledge of the venues
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Technical equipment
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Professional coaching & instruction
Exclusive discount for LDM customers when booking this course
Course Ratios
1:6 Ratio - 6 people per 1 instructor
Our instructors can teach up to 6 people on this course.
This course is open to the public and has 6 spaces per course.
If you would like a private day or 1:1 course, please enquire.
Pre-Requisites
Experience of hill walking in summer conditions.
You will need to be fit and healthy and able to walk in the snow carrying a rucksack.
Some navigational knowledge will be beneficial (map & compass)
Please contact us to discuss regarding any queries
Equipment
All technical equipment can be provided.
We will share kit lists with you during the booking stage
Crampons & axes provided
You will need to wear suitable outdoor clothing and have appropriate mountain footwear
(B1/B2 boots - these are rigid to take crampons)
We have a selection of boots to hire subject to sizes and availability
Venue
Our venues are carefully selected and tailored to get the most out of the programme.
The course is based in Glenridding and uses the Hevellyn area.
If the conditions are better somewhere else in the national park, we will go to this location.
Winter course conditions: It may be necessary to change the outline of the courses to offer general mountaineering/mountain skills programmes.
All dates, courses and sessions are displayed on our booking system. Follow the book now button to view all of our availability and book your course.
For further information and enquiries, please use the contact form
CONTACT
We look forward to hearing from you and working towards your mountaineering ambitions and helping to achieve your goals.
Phone or WhatsApp:
07305028901
If calls are missed we will respond when possible, please leave a voicemail or text message where possible.
Thank you