Winter skills 2 Day course

Winter skills 2 Day course

This course will equip you with the skills necessary to travel safely in Scotland’s mountains under winter conditions and equip you with the skills to access winter climbs safely.

Courses are based at Craigower Lodge and use the Northern Corries and Cairngorm plateau, one of Scotland’s finest and most accessible high mountain areas, thus maximising your learning time. Should conditions be favourable, we may also visit Creag Meagaidh or the Monadhliath mountains.

Course content

  • Use of ice axes & crampons
  • Step cutting
  • Avalanche Awareness
  • Route planning & Navigation
  • Winter weather awareness
  • Dealing with emergencies

Course Dates

  • All weekends throughout the winter*
  • Ratio 1:6 Max
  • COST £215 Full Board

Weekend course information

  • You should arrive any time after 6.00pm on Friday.
  • No meals provided on Friday evening
  • Breakfast 07.30
  • 08.15 Saturday – Group meeting & kit issue.
  • 08.45 Depart
  • Dinner 6.00pm (approx)
  • Courses will finish around 5pm Sunday

What's included?

  • Full Board accommodation
  • On-course transport
  • All technical equipment
  • Instruction (as outlined)

What's not included?

  • Personal accident Insurance
  • Winter walking boots