Womens Alpine Adventure Club 2024 & 2025 Dates
9th - 10th March 2024, Cairngorms, all courses.
12th-14th March 2024, Glencoe/Ben Nevis, Winter Journey, Winter mountaineer Development, Winter Climbing.
16th-17th March 2024, Cairngorms, all courses.
2025 Dates
8th - 9th March, Cairngorms
11th - 13th March, Glencoe/Ben Nevis
15th - 16th March, Cairngorms.
2025 Dates now live.
Leading Edge are delighted to be supporting the Womens Alpine Adventure Club Winter Meet. Each winter sees these courses developing, due to the continual sell out we now offer the choice of two day courses over the weekends in the Cairngorms or a three day course in Glencoe/Ben Nevis.
The two weekends in the spectacular mountains of the Cairngorms are based out of Aviemore. Here we are excited to be offering courses at every level from novice through to experienced.
Mid week there is the opportunity to spend three days on all courses exploring the wealth of winter skills, mountaineering and climbing in and around Glencoe/Ben Nevis. Again we are excited to be able to offer courses at every level from novice through to experienced.
Winter Skills.
Demystify the skills and equipment needed for winter mountain activities. For complete beginners in the snowy mountains. You will need some experience of summer hill walking, but will be introduced to crampons, ice axe, navigation skills and avalanche forecasts. Over the two days with female Winter Mountain Leaders you will learn how to look after yourself in winter conditions and get a taste for further adventures. Great for those who are aiming to embark on summer Alpine trips as well as UK winter days.
Ratio 1:4, Cost: £160 (2 day) £240 (3 day) 2024 Sold out. Now taking bookings for 2025.
Winter Walking Journey (2024 only)
For those who have already completed a winter skills course, or who have some experience of using crampons and ice axe. Join a female Winter Mountain Leader to plan and complete two winter day walks, with the aim of summiting munros if the weather allows. You will learn about winter navigation and using information from avalanche and weather forecasts to ensure a safe day out. All these skills are transferrable to alpine snow based journeys as you develop your confidence and experience.
Ratio 1:4, Cost £160 (2 day) £240 (3 day) 2 x spaces available 12th-14th all others sold out please email to be added to waiting list.
Winter Mountaineering (introduction)
Take your winter walking skills to the next level and learn the basic ropework to look after yourselves on steeper ground in the snow covered mountains with one axe. You will use a small rack of climbing gear to protect yourself and your partner under the expert tuition of a female Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor/trainee. These skills open up a huge range of objectives both in the UK and the Alps, and are the foundation for alpine mountaineering.
Ratio 1:4, Cost £200 (2 day) £300 (3 Day). 2024 Sold Out. Now taking bookings for 2025.
Winter Mountaineering Development
This course is aimed at those who have ventured into steeper winter terrain and are looking to tackle graded I/II one axe routes with the safety of a rope and rack. We can offer a guided experience or provide you with the instruction and support to start leading these routes yourself.
Ratio 1:2, Cost £300 (2 day), £450 (3 day). Now taking bookings for 2025.
Winter Climbing
A bespoke course tailored to your experience and aspirations. The on a 1:2 ratio with a female Winter Climbing and Mountaineering Instructor, we will endeavour to provide a high quality course focusing on your goals. You maybe interested in tackling graded winter climbing utilising two ice axes for the first time. Or or are you wanting to learn how to lead routes of this nature for yourself. Or would you like to experience climbing harder routes with the expert tutelage of an instructor. With this staff team and ratios we can be very flexible as to each days content, helping you get the very most out of the course.
Ratio 1:2 Cost £300 (2 day), £450 (3 day). 2024 sold out. Now taking bookings for 2025.