The county Mountain Activity Team are offering a winter walking experience to Explorer Scouts, Scout Network members and Leaders in the Lake District hopefully there will be some snow and ice to practice techniques on !

Who is the weekend for?

Any member of the Scout Association, over the age of 14.

(Note: Scouts between the ages of 14 and 18 must be with an Adult Leader who will be responsible for them when not on the hill.)

The weekend comprises two options:

WINTER EXPERIENCE COURSE (Minimum age 14)

For people with some summer mountaineering experience, who like the idea of walking in winter conditions (hopefully snow and ice) – learning to use ice axes and crampons.

There will be ample opportunity to learn navigation and mountain craft skills whether there is snow or not

SNOW & ICE TECHNIQUES COURSE (Minimum age 18)

This concentrate on the technical side of winter mountaineering using ropework and alpine techniques to include crevasse rescue (simulated of course – this is the English Lakes!), climbing and belaying, and mixed ground movement.

Related files:

Information Leaflet
Application Form