Introduction to winter - £85 per person
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Have you hiked in the summer months and are now curious about winter hiking ? This event is an introduction to winter where you will learn some basic skills to see whether winter is for you or not. Learn about avalanche forecast, how to use the boot as a tool, attach crampons and how to walk in them and an introduction to the ice axe.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    What the day includes -
We will meet at 8.30am at the Cairngorm Ski resort in the lower car park. Before setting off we will have a check over our kit and have a chat about what to pack for a winters day out on the hills and Introducing you to the avalanche forecast and how to read it.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   We will then set off and start our hike where we will focus on our movement and using our boots to help us over different snow pack conditions. You will learn about crampons and what the ones would be required for winter hill walking , how to attach them and how to walk in them.
You will be introduced to the ice axe too, knowing what one is required along with what size of axe, how to carry it and when to use it.
You will get a chance to practice using crampons and ice axe throughout the day.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                We will be outside for the majority of the day. Depending on conditions and group ability will depends on where we go on the cairngorm mountain.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Winter equipment- Helmet / crampons / ice axe - are included in the price of the event. You will be supplied with them on the morning of the event.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                YOU MUST supply your own pair of b2 Winter boots for this event. You can hire these from the likes of Tiso ( for further information on this please send us an email )
You must have good previous summer hiking experience and good hill fitness to attend this event.
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Meeting location and kit list will be received upon booking.
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