Winter Hill Skills Day - £65 per persom

Lawers Range - Killin       9.30am - 3.30pm approx

Have you already got winter experience in the mountains but are looking at advancing or brushing up your skill set and gain more confidence to help you on your journey through the Scottish hills ?

This 1 day course will help enable competency and confidence in winter conditions. This is an interactive course and will be held outside. You must have basic navigation skills ( ie take a bearing ) and you must bring your own Winter boots, crampons, ice axe and helmet to attend this event.

This course will be held at The Lawers Range, Killin. Though location may change due to conditions.

What the day includes - 

We will meet at 9.30 am at the Lawers Range CP. From there we will head out to the hills and into the snow, navigating as we go. There will be lots of discussions and demonstrations throughout the day. 

What to carry for a winters day out 

Weather forecasts 

Avalanche Forecast & Avalanche Awareness 

Safe Travel

Winter Navigation

What to do in an emergency 

Calling for help - different methods

We will also practice our skills using the Ice axe and crampons as we progress through the day.

Kit list and meeting location will be provided upon booking.