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Backcountry Skiing

Lift queues, crowded restaurants, icy pistes…have you ever dreamt of finding freedom in the mountains, allowing your skis to flow effortlessly through the untracked wilderness?

Skiing in the backcountry is a complex and demanding business. Our experienced and qualified Instructors and Guides will help you make the most of your trip, teaching you the skills required and helping you to make sense of the bewildering amount of knowledge required.

Our philosophy is to ski the “Whole Mountain”, giving you the confidence to tackle everything from deep powder to hardpack steeps. We offer a progressive pathway from introductory courses in Scotland through to advanced courses in The Alps.

DISCOVER

Discover Backcountry Skiing (2 Days)

Head away from the groomed, managed ski area and get introduced to backcountry ski techniques and skills

LEVEL - DISCOVER
LENGTH - 2.00 DAY(S)
FROM - £340.00

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Discover Backcountry Skiing (5 days)

Improve your ski technique, so you can begin ski touring.

LEVEL - DISCOVER
LENGTH - 5.00 DAY(S)
FROM - £725.00

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LEARN

Off-Piste Skiing

Get coaching on off-piste skills to strengthen your confidence and ski techniques.

LEVEL - LEARN
LENGTH - 3.00 DAY(S)
FROM - N/A

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Ski Touring Improver (2 Day)

Develop the skills for independent ski touring days and enjoy the perfect way to travel efficiently through the mountains.

LEVEL - LEARN
LENGTH - 2.00 DAY(S)
FROM - £340.00

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Ski Touring Improver (5 Day)

Learn the technical skills essential for independent ski touring adventures.

LEVEL - LEARN
LENGTH - 5.00 DAY(S)
FROM - £725.00

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Ski Mountaineering (2 Day)

For Ski Tourers looking to start ski mountaineering, learn skills for steeper terrain.

LEVEL - LEARN
LENGTH - 2.00 DAY(S)
FROM - £340.00

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Ski Mountaineering (5 Day)

For the ski tourer looking to venture on to the steeper slopes both in ascent and descent

LEVEL - LEARN
LENGTH - 5.00 DAY(S)
FROM - N/A

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Avalanche Awareness for Tourers and Freeriders

A must for all Scottish backcountry skiers and boarders but is also relevant to skiing and boarding in the alps.

LEVEL - LEARN
LENGTH - 2.00 DAY(S)
FROM - £255.00

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ADVENTURE

Guided Ski Adventure (2 Days)

Ski the best snow and descents with our Ski Guides and Instructors. A 2 day adventure.

LEVEL - ADVENTURE
LENGTH - 2.00 DAY(S)
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Guided Ski Adventure (5 Days)

Ski the best snow and descents with our Ski Guides and Instructors.

LEVEL - ADVENTURE
LENGTH - 5.00 DAY(S)
FROM - N/A

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GLENMORE BLOG

How to start ski touring

Ski touring and ski mountaineering can take you away from lift lines and crowded pistes to explore quiet summits and natural snow fields. If you want to start ski touring, read some top tips from Instructor Alex Watt.

Snowsports Team

Nov 07.2 min read

Autumn & Winter Webinars

Winter is on its way, and as the season approaches we’re here to help you get ready with our series of free webinars and online Q&A sessions. Explore them below and register for any that suit you. These sessions are delivered on Teams and won’t be recorded, but you can keep an eye on our […]

Glenmore Lodge

Oct 08.1 min read

Silvretta Hut to Hut Ski Tour Explored

SIlvretta Ski Tour Explored. Find out more about ski touring in Austria.

Ian Sherrington

Jan 10

Wild Ski Weekend – Why choose an all-women’s outdoor course?

The Wild Ski Weekend is back for 2024 and so is the all-women’s group – we caught up with guide Amy Marwick to find out why the Women’s Discover the Wild Side group is so well attended year on year and whether there’s a real need for such a thing these days.

Snowsports Team

Dec 19

Why do people have accidents in the hills?

New survey by Mountaineering Scotland & Mountain Safety Group aims to improve understanding and gather insights into causes of incidents in the mountains.

Glenmore Lodge

Dec 08

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