One Day Basic Winter Skills Course

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Aimed at winter novices and covering basic movement skills, ice axe and crampon use, self arrest and route choice.

If you have some summer walking experience and want to find out what is involved in winter walking this one day of training is the one for you.
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£125 for the one day of instruction. Six people maximum in the group with one instructor.* This field is required.
24th January 2026
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The balance of your course is due four weeks in advance. The course will be booked (subject to confirmation) on receipt of this booking form and a deposit.
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If I cancel the course (a) prior to 4 weeks before the start date I will receive no refund of deposit, (b) less than 4 weeks before the start date I will receive no refund of the course fee. If Abacus Mountain Guides Ltd. cancels I will receive a full refund of the fee paid or a course on different dates. * This field is required.
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I am aware it is my responsibility to obtain cancellation insurance and personal accident insurance prior to the start of the course. All participants are fit enough for the course and will abide by the safety regulations given to them. I am aware that mountain sports are hazardous and I accept an element of risk of injury.* This field is required.
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