Want to head into the winter mountains? Have you been inspired by one of our overseas alpine adventures but feel like you lack the skills or experience or don't know where to start?

This film series will take you through the basics of walking in winter and some of the skills needed for winter mountaineering. This series of instructional films were produced exclusively for British Mountaineering Council (BMC) TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors), Lowe Alpine and DMM.

Winter skills - boots & crampons

Winter skills - choosing kit for winter

Winter skills - choosing an ice axe

Winter skills - how to carry your axe

Winter skills - conditions & weather

Winter skills - kicking steps & self-arrest

Winter skills - travelling in winter hills

Winter skills - putting on crampons

Winter skills - walking in crampons

We can help you gain these skills and more! Check out some of our UK and overseas mountain adventures below

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