Winter Skills - 2 days - Aviemore

Our winter skills & mountaineering courses are a perfect way to start your introduction to the winter environment or a refresher for those that may already enjoy winter walking / mountaineering.

We cover the skills and knowledge required to ensure a safe and enjoyable day in the winter mountains.

Skills covered

❄️ Planning & preparation
❄️ Weather & the mountain environment
❄️ Avalanche awareness & snow pack
❄️ Movement skills – kicking steps, crampons
❄️ Ice axe skills
❄️ Self arrest
❄️ Navigation
❄️ Emergency Procedures

Our winter mountaineering and skills courses are ran by qualified Winter Mountain Leaders and include safety equipment. Ice axe and crampons can be hired for £15per day or use your own, you will also need other winter equipment such as B2/3 boots and appropriate clothing. A list of essential gear will be provided upon enquiry.

2 day course - £195


We have other dates available from January to April for 2 and 4 day courses.

More information at - https://www.peak-outdoor.co.uk/activities/winter-skills/

You may also like the following events from Peak-Outdoor:

• This Saturday, 28th February, 09:00 am, Winter Skills - 4 days - Aviemore in Aviemore
• This Saturday, 28th February, 09:00 am, Winter Skills - 2 Days - Aviemore in Aviemore
• Next Saturday, 7th March, 09:00 am, Winter Skills - 2 days - Aviemore in Aviemore

Also check out other Workshops in Aviemore.