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What's Included?
✓ Highly experienced & qualified instructor
✓ Top of the line axe and crampons
✓ Shovels for snow work and shelters
✓ Group shelter for saftey and comfort
✓ First Aid kit
✓ Photos documenting your experience with us
✓ Comprehensive overview of course content
What's not Included?
✗ Course Insurance
✗ Winter Boots (we can arrange rental)
✗ Personal Expenses
✗ Accommodation
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
Some form of face covering (Buff/Balaclava)
Lunch & warm drink
Rucksack 30-40ltr
What else can we provide?
Reservation for boot hire (This can be reserved during the payment process)
Our five-day winter skills course, based in Aviemore, Scotland is designed to equip you with the skills to become independent in the mountains in Scottish winter and further afield. It will give you the techniques, skill and confidence to explore safely with the knowledge that if conditions deteriorate then, you can look after yourself. We will expect to take in some summits during the course.
Trip Highlights
Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe and helmet is included in price
Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice
Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts
Appropriate choice and use of equipment and clothing suitable for winter hillwalking
How to be efficient with your snow craft; focusing on efficient footwork; use of the ice axe for self-belay, step cutting and self arrest
Emergency procedures, digging shelters
Core, fundamental navigation techniques for winter travel
2 DAY WINTER SKILLS COURSE
Aviemore, Cairngorms
(5)
WINTER NAVIGATION INTRO
Aviemore, Cairngorms
(5)
WINTER NAVIGATION IMPROVER
Aviemore, Cairngorms
(5)
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