Because the weather system in the UK is so variable it is useful to have an understanding
of winter mountaineering techniques if you want to enjoy the mountains all year round.
Winter weekends are held in Patterdale, the Lake District and four or five-
Your instructor for that time will be a qualified Scottish winter mountain leader and will concentrate on aspects of winter mountaineering such as navigation, snow structure, avalanche awareness, crampon and ice axe techniques and basic rope work and if your really nice to him, he’ll show you how to dig a snow hole.
The accommodation we organize are hostels but if you require a bed and breakfast or hotel, let us know and we will arrange it. After all, there is nothing more satisfying than putting your feet up in front of a roaring fire with a wee dram in your hand after a long day on the hill.
We can provide most safety equipment, however, crampons and axes are a very personal piece of equipment so we don’t supply them. Nor do we supply the whiskey!
2012 Dates
Jan 28th-
Feb 11th 12th -
Feb 25th-
Mar 5th-
Mar 24th-
Apr 2nd-
No previous winter experience is needed, however a degree of hill fitness is required for you to enjoy your time fully.
All our courses can be booked by individuals, and are offered at set prices and on set dates. If you would like to come on a date that is not offered as a course, we will do our best to help.
We are always ready to help with advice about mountaineering so if you would like to find out more, please contact us,
Tel: 07964 405525
Email: chris@ascent-
Email: chris@ascent-