Award Description
This qualification trains and assesses candidates in the skills required to lead walking groups in winter conditions in the mountains. The use of crampons and axes is covered in the scheme. It builds on the skills acquired in the Mountain Leader qualification, which candidates must hold to access the Winter Mountain Leader scheme.
Run by Plas y Brenin with some of the UK's most experienced and knowledgable instructors. Course fee includes comfy en-suite hotel accommodation, all meals, equipment hire (if you need it), use of facilities (e.g. pool, drying room, free WiFi etc.) and tea and cakes when you get in each day. Course is based from HF Holidays House Alltshellach, just 12 miles from Fort William. Free pick up and drop off from Ballachulish Bridge also available.