Winter Outdoor Adventures in the Highlands for all
An introductory 1 day winter skills course for all. Learn to navigate successfully and travel safely in the mountains in winter as well as how to use ice axes and crampons efficiently along with some avalanche awareness. Based around Cairngorm – Scotland best venue for winter skills.
£100.00
Winter Skills 1 Day Course
| Duration | 1 day |
| Group Size | 1-6 |
| Difficulty | Fairly Easy |
| Season Of The Year | Winter |
| Minimum Age | 16 private courses available down to 10 |
| Meeting Place | Aviemore Tiso 08:30 |
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Winter Skills 1 Day Course Information
The best location for a winter skills course in Scotland, is without a doubt the Cairngorms near Aviemore. Our course is a comprehensive and hands-on program that covers all the essential skills needed for travelling in the mountains in the winter season. Participants will be taught by highly experienced and qualified instructors (members of AMI) who are intimately familiar with the unique challenges and conditions of the Cairngorms. The course will cover a range of topics, including navigation, avalanche awareness, ice axe use, and crampon techniques.
Participants will also have the opportunity to practice these skills in a variety of terrain and conditions, under the expert guidance of their instructors. With its stunning scenery and reliable snow coverage, the Cairngorm mountains provide the perfect setting for an unforgettable and educational winter skills course.
This winter skills course in Scotland, based in the Cairngorms, is an immersive and comprehensive program that covers a range of essential mountaineering skills. Participants will begin by learning about the winter environment, including how to interpret the snowpack and avalanche awareness before ever even going on the hill. They will then progress to practical skills, such as navigation, ice axe and crampon use, as well as emergency procedures.
Normally the course will utilise an area around the famous Northern Corries of Cairngorm, this could be Coire An T Sneachda, Coire Cas, Number 1 or 2 Gully, The Ciste Gully and of course if the weather allows us we will summit Cairngorm itself as well. We Will always aim to use the best section of the hill for your winter skills course to maximise your learning and enjoyment from the course. But this changes day to day with regards to the weather and snowpack.
The course will take place in a variety of terrain and conditions, allowing participants to practice their skills in real-life situations. In addition to winter mountaineering skills, participants will also learn about the Cairngorms itself. The course will be led by highly experienced and qualified instructors who are intimately familiar with the area and its unique challenges.
We are proud to recommend local accommodation options within the area for people when you are up for your 1 day winter skills course:
Aviemore:
Youth Hostel A budget friendly option for people.
Coylumbridge Hotel Aviemroe – good for groups and families alike.
Premier Inn – always a good shout.
Rothiemurchus Campsite – situated in the stunning forest, this is a beautiful budget friendly option.
Glenmore Campsite – situated at Scotland’s highest beach, Loch Morlich has phenomenal views across to Cairngorm Mountain.
Newtonmore & Surrounding Areas:
https://www.wherestagsroar.co.uk/ award winning accommodation in the Highlands – perfect to stay at while up on an outdoor adventure.
Invernahavon Caravan Park – a bit quieter than the others as it is a little further away from the hustle and bustle of Aviemore.
Dalraddy Holiday Park – a family and dog friendly campsite.
A winter skills one day course in Aviemore and the Cairngorms – the very heart of winter in Scotland is an excellent way to develop essential mountaineering skills in a stunning, challenging, and unique environment. The Cairngorms is renowned for its spectacular scenery and reliable winter conditions, making it the perfect location to learn skills such as navigation, avalanche awareness, ice axe use, and crampon techniques from experienced and qualified instructors.
These skills are essential for anyone looking to explore the mountains in winter and become independent winter walkers/mountaineers, and the Cairngorms offers an unparalleled opportunity to develop them. The course will not only be educational but also provide an unforgettable experience in one of the most beautiful and rugged locations in the country.
We pride ourselves on providing as much kit as possible for you. However, the list below is what we recommend you should bring to your 1 day winter skills course:
- Travel insurance. (We are insured for all our trips, but we recommend everyone has their own travel insurance as well.)
- Transportation to the venue. (We may be able to help with this though – if you need transportation please drop us an enquiry and we can see what we can do to help.)
- Lunch, water.
- Personal medication
- Sun cream, sunglasses
- Clear goggles – we may be able to provide if required please contact us.
- Waterproof jacket and trousers.
- B2 boots (Tiso in Aviemore is the best place to hire if you don’t have your own)
- Rucksack 30 litres or so will suffice
- Compass and ideally a 1:50k map of Cairngorm Mountain
- Hat/Gloves
Here at Highland Outdoor Adventures, we pride ourselves on providing as much as we can but you are welcome to bring your own equipment if you do prefer. The list below is what we provide you with on the day.
- All instruction.
- Crampons
- Ice Axes
- Helmets
- All first aid and safety equipment.
- Photographs of the day provided for you at no extra cost! If the weather is good we will have a DSLR professional camera so we can take photos and videos of your adventure and you can look back at the day for years to come. If the weather is less favourable we will bring a GoPro (as it is waterproof) so we will still be able to take photos for you.
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Winter Skills 1 Day Course Meeting Place
- Winter Skills in Aviemore, Cairngorms, Scotland
Please look out for the van branded with our logo’s on all sides. We will always get there early and try to park up prominently for you to see us.
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