Winter Mountain Leaders will frequently need to give basic tuition to novice walkers in ice axe and crampon skills techniques. This practical workshop covered developing practiced demonstrations in core ice axe and crampon techniques to ensuring the leader is seen as an expert model. It also covered selecting appropriate safe terrain to teach techniques; use of an appropriate teaching model or approach when teaching others. Explored how participants can ensure a simple structure and appropriate programme of training to the individuals’/groups’ abilities and experience. The workshop was run by George McEwan, MTS Executive Officer and Course provider and Alan Halewood