Nevis Range Ski Mountaineering and Touring
Free
Course Content
What is covered? A typical course will look at the below aspects to Ski Touring & Mountaineering.
- Off-piste Skiing Techniques / Skinning up & Kick Turns / Use of Crampons / Avalanche Awareness / Route Planning / Navigation / Using Transceivers / Expeditions Planning
Ski Mountaineering, Back Country Ski Touring and Freeride Skiing in the Nevis Range, Glencoe and across Scotland have become hugely popular in recent years. Why not take try it for yourself and discover the best way of travelling in the mountains during winter.
Please contact us on 01540 210 000 or to check availability.
Ski Touring in Fort William
Ski touring in Fort William is one the most satisfying and efficient way of exploring and travelling through the Nevis Range or Glencoe. It is also a great way for gaining access to climbs. If you have yet to try it why not give it a go and learn to ski tour this winter and book on to our ski mountaineering & touring guided days or courses.
We can run our ski touring days anywhere across Scotland. We will ski mainly in the Nevis range but should conditions be favourable, we may also visit Creag Meagaidh, the Monadhliath mountains and the Cairngorms. During the 4 day course there may be scope for an overnight expedition.
Ski Mountaineering & Touring Days
| Days | 1 Day | 2 Day | 4 Day |
| Per Person | £125 | £250 | £490 |
| Private 1:1 | £270 | £540 | – |
Private courses for groups and individuals are available, please Contact Us for a bespoke quote. Instructor client ratio will be a maximum of 1:6.
Price Includes; Instruction / Guiding & all Technical Equipment
| Included in your ski mountaineering & touring | Not Included in your ski mountaineering & touring |
|
|
Pre-Requisites
Those booking on to Ski Touring Days/Courses should be a competent skier and confident on blue & red runs. You should be able to control your skis on black run terrain. A high level of fitness is required as you will be out skiing on the slopes for a full day duration, hiking in snow and carrying a weighted backpack.
Take a look at any recent Ski tours we have done by flicking through some photos on Facebook.