Winter Courses | Outdoor Skills | Activity Breaks | Lake District | Cumbria2010-2011 Season The winter season of 2009/10 in Lakeland was excellent with great snow conditions on the high fells throughout the winter months. Our courses proved very popular and we'll be running them again next winter. We offer two levels of skills training: one at an Introductory level which focuses on basic winter skills and the other at Intermediate level which shows you the skills needed to cope safely with steeper ground, including mountaineering techniques and rope work. Dealing with mountain hazards and winter navigation are key elements of both courses.Dates and prices for next winter (2010/2011) are still to be confirmed. Please contact us at Summitreks if you'd like more information.Winter Skills For The Hills (Introductory Level) - 2 Days
This course is less technical and not as physically demanding as our Winter Mountaineering course. The course includes the first part of the National Navigation Award Scheme. Assessment is available for those who wish to complete it. Our inclusive price includes full board accommodation and the loan of ice axes and crampons. Price: TBC Dates: TBC Winter Mountaineering (Intermediate Level)- 2 Days
This course is more technical and physically much more demanding than the basic Winter Skills course. We also include in the programme the first part of the National Navigation Award Scheme. Assessment is available for those who wish to complete it. The fully inclusive price includes full board accommodation, loan of ice axes, crampons and all technical gear. Price: TBC Dates: TBC
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BRITISH HILLWALKING LEADERS CERTIFICATE This course gives hill walkers the necessary training and skills and qualities to lead parties in British hills and remote areas in Summer conditions... Read more CONTACT DETAILS Summitreks Tel. 00 44 (0)15394 41212 ONLINE SHOP Visit our fabulous new outdoor gear and equipment shop and buy top brand products online MAILING LIST Join our mailing list and be the first to receive details of our activities, courses and sales of ex-hire equipment. RETAIL SHOPS Visit our outdoor clothing and equipment retail shops. Coniston:
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If your hill walking experience has been mainly in summer conditions then this course provides the ideal introduction to winter hill walking. It will provide you with the key skills you’ll need. Hill walking in winter is an enjoyable and rewarding activity but it does require special skills to enjoy the hills in safety. You’ll learn how to use ice axe and crampons, including self arrest practice on steep ground, navigate in winter conditions and deal with survival situations. Plus you’ll get expert advice on winter gear. 
A course designed for those with some experience of winter hill walking who wish to develop and consolidate their skills and do more challenging mountaineering routes. In addition to learning the correct use of ice axe and crampons and how to arrest a slip or fall you’ll learn rope skills including how to move safely and secure a team on steep ground with belaying techniques. We will teach you skills needed to navigate in winter conditions and deal with survival situations. 
