Winter walking

Winter walking can range from the serene to the wild. This section will help you cope and maximize your enjoyment whatever the conditions.

Some would argue that winter is the best season of the year. It is exciting, wild, absorbing and altogether much more demanding than any other season of the year. With this in mind, the very best of the expert team have pulled together to produce an incredibly detailed and informative winter walking site, providing up to date information on every aspect of winter walking for everyone from beginners to seasoned mountaineers. A host of topics are covered here; training for winter, how to use your crampons, boots and ice axe, winter gear, avalanche awareness, protection methods, transceivers and many more. So get togged up and tooled up to enjoy the world of winter walking.

Winter walking articles...

Starting out in winter walking by Bruce Goodlad

International Mountain Guide Bruce Goodlad looks at the skills needed for safe mountaineering and suggests ways in which they can be learnt.

Preparation and planning for winter walking by Bruce Goodlad

Before you set off, you must be as well prepared as possible to avoid any mishaps or inconvenience. Bruce Goodlad looks at the preparations for a winter walking or mountaineering trip.

Winter walking checklist by Bruce Goodlad

It is so easy to forget vital items of equipment when going to the winter hills for a walking or mountaineering trip. Bruce Goodlad lays out a checklist of things to prepare before you leave home and what to take with you.

Group management for winter walking by Nigel Williams MIC, BASI

Group management issues relating to other walking activities such as hill walking or rambling are equally applicable to winter walking but in winter the importance of pre-planning, weather interpretation, composition of the group, equipment being used, etc. are exaggerated by the higher degree of risk.

Emergencies for walkers and mountaineers by Scott Muir MIC

Scott Muir offers some valuable information on dealing with emergencies and looks at ways of avoiding them.

Footwork on snow and ice by Allen Fyffe MBE

Moving on snow and ice can be a tricky business. But like any activity, understanding and mastering the key skills will make you proficient, efficient and safe. Allen Fyffe explains how to use your boots as tools to maintain your security.

How to use crampons by Allen Fyffe MBE

Crampons are a foolproof way to traverse ice or hard, slippery snow - provided you know how to use them. Allen Fyffe shows you how to master them quickly and safely.

How to use an ice axe by Allen Fyffe MBE

Possessing an ice axe is one thing - knowing how to use is quite another. On snow or ice your ice axe is your most valuable asset. Allen Fyffe explains the key techniques to get you out of trouble.

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Bruce Goodlad (3)

Alan Hinkes OBE (1)

Jas Hepburn MIC (1)

Scott Muir MIC (1)

Nigel Shepherd (1)

Chris Townsend (1)

Nigel Williams MIC, BASI (1)