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Winter Walking Courses in Scotland

We provide the opportunity to experience the magic that is winter mountaineering through our special winter skills courses. Learn how to safely operate in this environment through full days on the hill, using crampons and ice axes, to navigate the changing terrain.

The courses are based up in the hills of Scotland, from the valley base of Aviemore. These mountains provide a variety of snowy and icy venues during the winter, all of which are atmospheric and mesmerising.

Below are listed a variety of winter courses on offer, each tailored to differing levels of experience. It is possible to either book as an individual on the set dates, that are listed or take the opportunity to book privately. Private bookings are personalised courses that can be tailored to your individual needs, combining different elements of each listed course.

Winter walking on the Cairngorm Plateau, Scotland

Winter Walking in the Cairngorms


Winter Walking Skills in Scotland

	2 Day Course 26th -27th Jan 9th-10th Feb 23rd-24th Feb 8th-9th Mar £140 p.p. 5 Day Course 14th-18th Jan 28th Jan - 1st Feb 25th Feb - 1st Mar 3rd-7th Mar £330 p.p. Private Course from £40p.p. for 1:5	This course enables you to make the first steps from summer to winter walking. Safely learn how to walk with crampons and use ice axes for security. Special emphasis will be placed on winter navigation and survival techniques. Each day techniques into assessing snow and ice conditions will be discussed and the effects of the weather.		Key Points Covered • Introduction to Crampons & Ice Axe • Winter Navigation • Survival Techniques and Evacuation Procedures • Winter Weather and Snow Conditions
		The course days will be spent on the mountains, often having the opportunity to gain the top of various Munros. The aim is to allow you to progress towards being an independent winter walker and provide you with unforgettable days, along the way. A 2 day course will allow us to touch on the various skills, the 5 day course allows a full day on each skill and the opportunity to practise and consolidate learning, near the end of the week. Click to book or for more information on private courses	Winter walking in the Cairngorms, Scotland
			Winter walking in the Cairngorms, Scotland


Winter Mountaineering in Scotland

	2 Day Course 26th -27th Jan 9th-10th Feb 23rd-24th Feb 8th-9th Mar £140 p.p. 5 Day Course 14th-18th Jan 28th Jan - 1st Feb 25th Feb - 1st Mar 3rd-7th Mar £330 p.p. Private Course from £40p.p. for 1:5	If you have previously been walking in the winter mountains before, then this course will enable you to sharpen your current skills in winter navigation, avalanche awareness, use of crampons and axes and emergency survival techniques. It also allows you to progress forward to safely negotiating steeper grade I ground. This may involve the use of a rope, so snow and ice anchors will be demonstrated and simple belaying methods.		Key Points Covered • Advanced Crampon & Ice Axe Use • Sharpen Winter Navigation • Grade I Mountaineering Ground • Simple Ropework, Snow & Ice Anchors
		The aim of the course is to give you the confidence to build towards completing such mountaineering routes as the Aonach Eagach ridge, which involve simple winter scrambling. A 2 day course will allow us to touch on the various skills, the 5 day course allows a full day on each and the opportunity to practise, near the end of the week. Click to book or for more information on private courses	Snowy day walking in Glen Coe
			Snowy day walking in Glen Coe


Winter Navigation Course in Scotland

	2 Day Course 26th -27th Jan 9th-10th Feb 23rd-24th Feb 8th-9th Mar £140 p.p. 5 Day Course 14th-18th Jan 28th Jan - 1st Feb 25th Feb - 1st Mar 3rd-7th Mar £330 p.p. Private Course from £40p.p. for 1:5	The ability to navigate in the winter is made more complex through the lack of features in an all white environment. When the cloud comes in it is essential that you can pace and accurately use bearings to find your way and avoid possible hazards, on the mountain slopes.		Key Points Covered • Pacing in the Winter Environment • Accurate Compass Bearings • Interpreting Contours and Relating Them to the Map
		The course aims to give you the confidence to explore new mountain areas and to feel uninhibited should the weather conditions change. Click to book or for more information on private courses	Practicing winter skills in Scotland
			Practicing winter skills in Scotland

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Winter Walking Courses in Scotland

Winter Walking Skills in Scotland

Winter Mountaineering in Scotland

Winter Navigation Course in Scotland