THE SCOTTISH WINTER mountain experience can give you plenty of perspective when transferring your skill and fitness level to the Alps. With its changeable and tough winter weather, long walks-in, superb ridges and climbs as well as mountains that require planning, pace and team resilience, here in the Highlands you can develop qualities required for operating in the Alps. It is an accessible testing ground for winter climbing and mountaineering and a great place to learn more about alpinism.
WHY IS SCOTTISH WINTER A GOOD TRAINING GROUND FOR THE ALPS IN SUMMER?
Scottish winter climbing and mountaineering is respected throughout the world for its unique, challenging weather conditions and the variety of mountainous terrain. Traditionally, it has been a stepping stone to the Alps, and winter here has played an integral part in many UK alpinists’ careers. If you can do it here on your average
