2 Days Winter skills course - £160 per person
Cairngorm / Aviemore area
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Are you a confident summer hiker looking to start getting out in the winter months but unsure where to start ? If so then this event could be for you. 2 days full of lots of fundamental information, advice, tuition and great fun whilst putting your skills to the test. Join a group of like minded people all under the safety of qualified and insured winter mountain leaders.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        What’s included -
Your instructor will provide you with -
HELMET / CRAMPONS / ICE AXE / MAP
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          YOU MUST supply your own B2 boots. These can be hired from the likes of Tiso in Edinburgh, Perth or Aviemore. If you need more information / advice on this please contact us via email.

Day 1 - We will meet at 9am and head to a local cafe where we can grab a cuppa and start our introduction to winter skills. This day is more of a workshop day where we will concentrate on learning lots of new skills and preparing for winter. This day will be both inside and outside.
What kit to buy for winter
How to read the weather & avalanche forecasts
How to prepare for winter
How to plan a winters day
How to pack and what to carry
Sourcing information
Looking at modern technology and how we can use it in winter
How to carry and start to use an ice axe
How to fit and use crampons
Movement coaching for efficiency

Day 2 - We will meet in the morning at an arranged time and will head out for our hike. We will practice our new skills and put them to the test whilst learning more about winter.
( Please note we will not necessarily be visiting any summits ) The day will be based on the groups ability and weather conditions.
Understanding snow
Assessing avalanche risk on the hill
Winter navigation techniques ( map & compass )
How to move in crampons
Crampon techniques / different conditions
How to use the boot as a tool
How to use the ice axe to prevent a slide
How to use the ice axe to stop a slide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    This course is ran over two days. Each day will finish around 4.30pm approx. You must be a confident summer hiker who has the basic navigation skills ( be able to preform a bearing etc ). Winter days are a lot more demanding and good hill fitness is a must.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Your instructor will brief you on day 1 with a plan for the two days , due to the time of year and changing weather these plans may be changed last minute . The instructor will decide what is the best plan based on weather conditions, snow conditions and group safety.
No accommodation is provided with this event, you must find your own way to and from both days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Meeting location and kit list will be received upon booking.
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