Training for Denali
One of the strengths of our Scottish Winter Courses programme is the ability to train with our Instructors, who also regularly lead expeditions for us to the Greater Ranges. Here is Paul (photo - left) on Curved Ridge, the classic grade II/III on Buachaille Etive Mor. Paul is off to Denali in the spring and whilst he has some big mountain experience, gained on Aconcagua and Elbrus, he wanted to increase his technical climbing level on steeper terrain, as well as cover some other 'expedition skills', such as fixed rope technique. Whilst the West Buttress on Denali is not overly technical, bullet hard ice can be a feature of the climb and on summit day, efficient crampon technique is an asset on the steep slopes. Climbing routes just above sea level at a higher technical grade stands you in good stead when you are teetering around on blue ice at 5,000m carrying a 25Kg pack. Throw in some bad weather and where better to train than in Scotland? Jagged Globe Instructor and expedition leader, Andy Chapman (who to date has led 34 expeditions for Jagged Globe) put Paul through his paces during 4 days of intensive training.
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