Winter Mountaineering And Climbing Instructor Training
  • Scotland
  • 5 Days
  • 4 People to 1 instructor

Winter Mountaineering And Climbing Instructor Training

  • Climb
  • Mountain Training Award
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Overview

From celebrated mountaineering journeys in Glen Coe, to classic snow and ice gullies on Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor, and mixed climbing in the Southern Highlands, it’s all within easy reach. This means we can maximise our time on the hill, make the most of the conditions, and develop skills progressively and in context. Our team of WMCI trainers have a combined experience of over 100 winter seasons; rest assured, they’ll work with you to make the most of your time with us and create the best learning and coaching environment possible. We’ll cover the WMCI syllabus as practically as possible, with time dedicated to skills that are trickier to develop independently. Evening sessions will support the more theoretical sides of what’s covered on the hill. Expect to leave the course brimming with new knowledge, inspired, and, most likely, tired! These courses are residential to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety for all candidates are fully maintained. Accommodation and catering are provided from the night before your course starts and finishes with breakfast on the morning after your course ends. Non-residential options can be negotiated; please contact PYB directly to discuss.

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The Objectives

You’ll leave the course inspired and motivated to progress on to your Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Assessment. Through feedback and reflection you’ll gain a clear understanding of your current abilities and an action plan towards assessment.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

We encourage all participants to read the syllabus which can be found on the MT website. The programme is subject to change according to weather and snow conditions, but courses aim to follow this outline. Sunday Arrive at Alltshellach from 5pm and settle in, with dinner at 7.30. Monday Introduction to the course and scope of the WMCI Snowcraft / ice craft/ snow belays Emphasis on teaching and coaching fundamental skills Snow and avalanche awareness Tuesday Mountaineering day Emphasis on personal movement on grade I / II ground with 1 ice axe Short roping and pitching Wednesday Personal / guided climbing day Emphasis on basic ropework, anchor placement and stance management. It’s anticipated routes of grade III or above will be climbed on this day Thursday Teaching climbing day Emphasis on teaching and coaching techniques on the move Friday Consolidation of skills Course review and action planning Saturday Breakfast and farewells

Experience Required

You must be registered on the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor scheme with Mountain Training prior to attending this course and have the required experience. Candidates who have only the minimum experience are unlikely to benefit fully from either the training or assessment course. To register: You must hold the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor qualification. You must have gained 20 days experience teaching/leading post Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor assessment. These days must be logged in DLOG You must have passed the Winter Mountain Leader assessment You must have gained 20 winter quality mountain days as a leader, at least half of which must have been gained post-Winter Mountain Leader assessment. These days must be logged in DLOG You must have led winter climbs at Grade III or above You must have logged (in DLOG) at least 10 routes at Grade II or above and at least 10 at Grade III or above in a minimum of three main mountain areas of the UK There must also be a reference* in the Referee tab of your DLOG, in support of your registration application. Register for the Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor qualification (cost: £103) On the ‘Share’ tab of your DLOG, click the ‘Send to MT’ button to let us know your DLOG is ready to be reviewed Your logbook will be reviewed by a Mountain Training UK & Ireland technical officer – this can take up to 30 days.

Though said in jest, we do believe ‘West is best’ for these courses. Quite simply, we have a huge diversity of mountain ranges and terrain all within a 45-minute drive.

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1st March, 2027
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4 Days
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Residential:
£1,300.00

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