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Refresh those essential skills with our one day winter skills course ideal for those who have some experience and are keen to get winter ready. Effective use of ice axe and crampons, avalanche awareness and winter navigation are all topics covered in this course. An ideal course early in the season or for those heading away to snow covered peaks further afield and wish to refine their technique.
Skill : Proficient use of axe and crampons
We cover the technical skills in using an axe and crampons on a variety of terrain, steep snow, ice and mixed rocky terrain often found in the Highlands. We also cover self arrests although our focus is on remaining upright so plenty of movement skills.
Skill : Winter Navigation
A vital skill in any season in the mountains but especially in the often fierce winter weather. Blizzards, white out, and changing snow-covered terrain all mean a proficient level of skill is required with a map and compass.
Skill : Avalanche Awareness
We give comprehensive instruction in both reading and understanding the avalanche forecast (SAIS) and also understanding the ground and environment we are in order to best defend ourselves against avalanche dangers.
Course Details
OPEN: Our one day winter skills Cours runs every weekend from mid December through to the 1st of April.
PRIVATE: Tailored to your dates anytime between December to April 1st.
01 : When
OPEN: £150pp for the day.
PRIVATE: £300 1 - 3 persons per day
£360 3 - 6 persons per day
RATIO: 1 instructor to 6 Guests
02 : Cost
The course is based from Aviemore with easy access to the Cairngorms.
03 : Location
Scottish Winter
Northern Corries