Ice climbing tasters and guided days
This course is for rock climbers or those with some winter experience wishing to try the best ice climbing Scotland has to offer.
Perhaps there is a classic ice route you’ve always wanted to climb like Point 5 Gully, Aladdins Mirror Direct or the Curtain. However, you don’t have the skills to tackle it alone? Leave that to us and we will guide you on some of the best ice climbs in the UK.
Progressive ice climbing
If you don’t have a specific route in mind and just want to develop your ice climbing, we offer one to five day progressive ice climbing courses.
Learn the ice climbing techniques required to get up any classic ice route along with a host of different winter specific skills. For example; using ice screws, abseiling from an Abalakov thread, keeping your axe or crampons sharp and staying comfortable in the inevitable Scottish winter weather!
Progressive climbing courses run for either three or five days to allow us to make the most of the weather and snow conditions.
what we will cover
Equipment choice
Use of technical ice axes and crampons
Ice screws and Abalakov/V/A threads
Ice climbing technique
Route choice and condition appraisal
Avalanche safety
Tactics for success in the winter
Who is it for?
Ice climbing tasters: rock climbers or mountaineers who want to experience Scottish ice climbing.
Progressive ice climbing: established winter or ice climbers looking to advance their ice climbing skills.
Course Dates
We run all our courses and guided days as private bookings for you and your group, so decide on dates which suit you and book now!
Price and Duration
See our pricing here.
Participants
This is a private course for you and your group.
Maximum 2 participants.
Location
Scotland: Fort William or Aviemore.
Book Now
Use the booking form to book now or email contact@straightupadventures.co.uk or call 07906608819