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Ski Mountaineering 5 day Courses

Ski Mountaineering 5 day Courses

Our 5 day courses are available every week from Christmas to April. These intensive courses are suitable for those with a good amount of hill walking and skiing experience. You should be fit for long days on the hill and be able to ski red runs on piste in good control. This course will cover all of the essentials for ski touring safely

5 day course content can include
  • Off-piste skiing techniques
  • Climbing on ski techniques
  • Use of ice axes & crampons
  • Avalanche Awareness
  • Route planning & Navigation
  • Search & Rescue including Transceiver training
  • Expedition planning

Course information
  • You should arrive any time after 7.00pm on Sunday.
  • No meals provided on Sunday evening
  • Breakfast 07.30
  • Dinner 5.30pm
  • The course will commence 08.15 Monday
  • Courses will finish around 5pm Friday

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?
  • 5 Nights Full Board accommodation
  • In-course transport
  • Instruction (as outlined)
  • Ski & skin hire

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