Would you like to develop an in-depth and practical knowledge of the skills required to journey in the hills in winter conditions, competently and confidently?
Learn and develop the core winter skills required for hill walking in the UK Mountains under winter conditions whilst undertaking ascents of the mountains in and around the Cairngorms.
Mountain walking experience desirable. Be prepared for some 6-8 hour days on the hill.
To get the most out of these five days we recommend that you have summer hill walking experience and have a level of fitness that will allow you to undertake five consecutive days on the hill. Winter hill walking is arduous so a good level of fitness will allow you to cope with what at times can be harsh and physically demanding conditions.
You will usually be in a group of no more than six with one instructor. Meeting your instructor on the first morning provides an opportunity to discuss everyone’s experience and aspirations enabling the instructor to plan the programme based around these, and the current weather and snow conditions. The main topics to be covered are:
Evening lecture topics may include winter hazards, winter navigation and avalanche awareness.
The programme is fairly flexible taking into account individual needs and aims, weather, and snow conditions. Scottish winter conditions can be very variable. We sometimes experience sudden snow loss due to periods of warm temperatures and high winds. We will do our very best to deliver all elements of your course as outlined. However in the event of limited snow cover, we will offer a range of options relevant to your course contents, aspirations, and the weather conditions.
Instruction
Use of kit
Packed lunch and afternoon tea each day
In-course transport
YOU WILL NEED (Glenmore Lodge can provide if required)
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO BRING WHICH WE DO NOT HAVE IN THE STORES
What will you need to bring? Listed here are the essentials; this is not an exhaustive list.
Can't find exactly what you are looking for? We are happy to create it for you. You can hire one of our instructors or guides from as little as £280 a day, including any equipment. If you’re a group, all of our courses are available on a date that suits you or if you would prefer we can tailor a course to your requirements. Simply get in touch to discuss your requirements.