FROM ÂŁ75
WINTER SKILLS
AVALANCHE AWARENESS
Location
Aviemore, Cairngorms, Scotland
Grade
Leisurely - 3
Duration
1 day
Participants
Min: 2 Max: 6
Rating
Being able to make good judgement calls on the hill in winter comes from experience and knowledge of what has been happening on the mountain, how to interpret your surrounding on the day and how to apply that knowledge to good decision making. Let us show you the skills on how to interpret the snow with different techniques on our avalanche course.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
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Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe and helmet is included in price
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Understanding contributing factors to avalanches, how we plan, prepare and execute our findings
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How to check, interpret and understand the snow profiles
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Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice
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Route planning, navigating through complex avalanche terrain
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Techniques for safe travel in suspected avalanche terrain
What's included?
âś“ Highly experienced & qualified guide
âś“ On-course transport
âś“ Crampons
âś“ Mountaineering axe
âś“ Shovels
âś“ Group shelter
âś“ First Aid kit
âś“ Photos from your course
âś“ Overview of the course content
What's not included?
âś— Course Insurance
âś— Winter Boots (we can arrange rental at Tisos)
What do I need to bring?
Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar
B2-B3 style boots
Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum
Winter walking socks
We advise wearing 2-3 thinner layers rather than one thick layer so you can adjust your temperature during the activity
'Belay' type jacket
Wicking base layers, top & bottoms
Goggles, double clear lens recommended
Head torch, plus spare batteries
Balaclava and neck gaiter
Lunch & warm drink
Rucksack 30-40ltr
What else can we provide?
Reservation for boot hire
Pick up & drop-offs
Accommodation