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ROCK & MOUNTAIN

The UK has many fantastic hills, crags, and mountains, both accessible and remote, and with lots of adventure to offer. Whether it’s hillwalking, scrambling, rock climbing, or camping, try out a new way to experience them with our Instructors.

HILL & MOUNTAIN SKILLS

If you enjoy walking and spending time in the outdoors, but want to develop the skills and confidence to explore independently off the beaten path, then this 2-day course will do just that!

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DISCOVER SCRAMBLING

Scrambling terrain (anything ‘hands out of pockets’!) can open up new and interesting routes into the mountains. Learn the knowledge and movement skills to unlock new adventures

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DISCOVER ROCK CLIMBING

Get a taste of the challenge and fun that rock climbing can offer you. We’ll look at some key skills to get you started, and once you’ve tried climbing with us you’ll be hooked and ready for more!

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DISCOVER NAVIGATION

If you haven’t used a map and compass before but want to be self-reliant navigating in the hills, this one day course is ideal. It can also be combined with our Mountain Navigation course for a more substantial foundation in this key skill

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CAIRNGORMS WILD CAMPING

Whether it’s to enable longer adventures, to experience nights under the starts in remote locations, or just to spend more time outdoors. Learn to wild camp responsibly and expand your horizons in the outdoors

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MOUNTAIN BIKING

Mountain biking can let you explore further into the outdoors, with as little or as much technical challenge as you like! Whether your mountain biking adventure looks like nice flowy trails around the forest and loch or developing skills for technical features, our Instructors can give you the support and personalised coaching you’re looking for. E-bikes are welcome on all of our Mountain Biking courses

DISCOVER BIKING

A one-day friendly experience for beginners looking to explore our local area and see what biking has to offer

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TRAIL RIDING

Build the foundations for an exciting future on a mountain bike. We’ll make use of natural trails and fantastic local trail centres to give you all the key skills and confidence

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INTRO NATURAL TRAILS

Discover a world of mountain bike adventures exploring the natural trails of the Cairngorms.

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PADDLESPORTS

Experience the outdoors from a different perspective on the water! Whether you’re intrigued by the potential to connect with nature on coastal journeys, want to experience the peace of canoe expeditions, or are looking for excitement on white water. These are our 2-day Discover courses which require no previous experience and are ideal for trying something new. Looking for a solid foundation to get you started for independent adventures? We also offer 5-day Introductions to sea kayaking, white water kayaking, and open canoeing as well!

DISCOVER OPEN CANOEING

A one-day open canoeing experience, perfect for trying out this versatile craft for the first time and exploring our local rivers and lochs.

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DISCOVER WHITE WATER KAYAKING

Discover the exhilaration and adventure of white water kayaking. We’ll help you go from your first strokes of a paddle to taking on your first rapids!

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DISCOVER SEA KAYAKING

A perfect 2-day experience to discover the adventures that sea kayaking can take you on.

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INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAKING

The UK has fantastic coastline and islands to explore, and sea kayak is the perfect way to experience it. This 5-day course covers the key skills and includes an overnight self-sufficient camping trip

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WINTER MOUNTAIN

DISCOVER WINTER SKILLS

INTRO TO WINTER SKILLS (2 DAYS)

DISCOVER WINTER MOUNTAINEERING

GLENMORE BLOG

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After this year’s Glenmore Lodge Summer Alpine programme concluded, we then delivered 2 further weeks of Tailormade 1:1 private guiding that are both worth celebrating. The 1:1 nature of these weeks means that everything was suited completely to the specific Alpine ambitions. Often folks request a certain mountain, a number of mountains, or to extend their experience […]
Stuart McAleese
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Which winter course is for you?

Winter in Scotland offers truly unique and memorable experiences for those who plan adventures in our landscape. Whether you’ve recently discovered Scotland’s hills and want to continue exploring them all year round, or are a seasoned mountaineer or climber, going on a winter course can enable you to develop your skills and build the confidence […]
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2024 Sea Kayaking Expeditions Roundup

We are so lucky in Scotland. We’ve got a beautiful coastline, a myriad of uninhabited islands, some of the world’s best tidal races, coupled with access legislation that gives us the right to wild camp responsibly. Put all that together and Scotland is a genuinely world-class destination for sea kayaking expeditions. With that in mind, […]
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Avalanche Awareness in Scotland

Avalanches in Scotland may seem an unlikely risk, but the consequences can be high. Senior Instructor Derek Bain talks through how we should understand and avoid avalanche hazards when enjoying Scotland's mountains in the winter.

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Kendal Mountain Festival 2024

Kendal Mountain Festival; it is massive, and there’s so much enthusiasm for the outdoors. The vibe is so positive in every way you could imagine. It’s the UK’s biggest celebration of the outdoors, which really shows off all that the industry has to offer. Something worth embracing once every few years if you haven’t already […]
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