Climbing experiences & Skills
for the mountains
Welcome
Roam Mountains is a small outdoor company run by Rebecca Coles. We specialise in instruction tailored to your ambitions and bespoke guiding in the mountains. With our experience in pioneering expeditions in the Greater Ranges and the Alps, we approach UK trips with a similar unique and off-the-beaten track philosophy, as well as a wealth of knowledge to help you train and develop skills for expeditions and climbing trips around the world.
Our Values
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The Highest Quality Instruction
EXPERTISE FROM REAL EXPERIENCE
Instructors with expertise and experience in your specific aims and goals. Want to climb the Matterhorn? Going to the Himalayas? Your instructor will have been there and have the outstanding teaching and personal skills to adapt to your needs and explain skills in a varity of approaches. -
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Inclusive and Supportive
FEMALE-OWNED and SUPPORTING WOMEN
We are one of the few female-owned business in the outdoor industry. We support a diverse group of people in the outdoors and have a range of fantastic male and female instructors all of whom are picked on their skill in providing a supportive and inclusive environment for learning in the outdoors. -
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Bespoke and Tailored Instruction
ADAPTING TO YOUR NEEDS
Our small group courses and skilled instructors are able to tailor course content to your needs and goals. -
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Safe Practices, Enjoyable Mountain Experiences
SAFETY UNDERPINS EVERYTHING THAT WE DO
All courses are underpinned by safe practices. You have the assurance Roam Mountains is fully insured and compliant with the latest good practice. All our instructors are current and up-to-date with the safety standards. -
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Environmentally Responsible
Roam Mountains thinks carefully about the carbon footprint of activities, leave no trace principles and the impact our activities have on the places we go to reduce our impact as much as possible.
Rebecca Coles uses her background in Glaciology and supporting Polar science with the British Antarctic Survey, as well as being a Protect Our Winters Athlete to implement low-impact ways of doing things.
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Dates and Availability
Featured Courses 2027
SCOTLAND
WALES
ENGLAND
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Drop me a message
rebecca@roammountains.co.uk
+44 (0) 7834 474545
Peak District | Snowdonia | Scottish Highlands
Build the skills and confidence you need to enjoy the mountains in winter.
Our 2 day Winter Skills Course on the WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND is designed for people who want to develop their winter mountain walking skills and become more confident travelling through snow and ice-covered mountain terrain. Whether you're new to winter or looking to refresh and consolidate your skills, we'll give you the practical tools to make informed decisions and move safely in the mountains.
Over the course, we'll cover essential winter techniques including ice axe and crampon skills, moving safely on steep snow, cutting steps, winter navigation, route choice, avalanche awareness and what to do in the event of a slip or fall. We'll also look at equipment, clothing, mountain weather and the factors that influence winter conditions.
The emphasis is on hands-on learning and building real-world confidence. You'll have plenty of opportunity to practise techniques in the mountains, with guidance tailored to your experience and the conditions on the day.
You'll learn:
How to use an ice axe and crampons effectively
Safe movement on snow-covered terrain
Self-arrest and techniques for stopping a slide
Winter navigation and route planning
Understanding snow conditions and avalanche awareness
Winter route choice and decision making
How to prepare for a day in the winter mountains
Mountain safety, emergency skills and risk management
No previous winter experience is required, although a reasonable level of summer mountain fitness is recommended.
The aim isn't simply to teach you a set of techniques, but to help you develop the judgement, awareness and confidence to make good decisions in the winter mountains.
Based from Fort William.
Conditions and itinerary will vary depending on weather, snow and avalanche conditions, and the course will be adapted to make the most of what the mountains give us on the day.
If you’re unable to find the course dates you’d like below feel free to get in contact to arrange alternative dates which suit you.