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Ski Mountaineering Weekend Courses

Ski Mountaineering Weekend Courses

Our weekend courses are available every weekend from Christmas to April. Courses are suitable for those with some hill walking and skiing experience. You should be fit for long days on the hill and be able to ski blue / red runs on piste in good control. This course will cover the basics of ski touring, equipping you with the confidence and ability to carry out basic level tours. This course is ideal preparation for our 5 day course.

Weekend course can include
  • Off-piste skiing techniques
  • Climbing techniques
  • Avalanche Awareness
  • Route Planning & Navigation
  • Search & Rescue & transceiver training

Weekend course information
  • You should arrive any time after 7.00pm on Friday.
  • No meals provided on Friday evening
  • Breakfast 7.30am
  • Dinner 6.30pm
  • The course will commence 08.15 Saturday
  • Courses will finish around 5pm Sunday

Notes
  • Please give us a call if you are unsure of your ability to participate on this course.
  • Instructor client ratio will be a maximum of 1:6
  • Other dates available by arrangement

What's included?
  • 2 Nights Full Board accommodation
  • In-course transport
  • Instruction (as outlined)
  • All equipment

What's not included?
  • Transport to & from Craigower Lodge
  • Lift passes (optional)
  • Personal accident Insurance
  • Friday Night Dinner

What to bring
  • Good quality breathable waterproofs
  • Warm wicking under layers Fleece/wool
  • Winter mountain gloves & hat
  • Ski mountaineering boots & poles (we have a limited stock available, please ask)
  • Thermos flask
  • Compass
  • Map - OS Landranger 1:50,000 Sheet 36 + map case