Winter Skills Course 2 days

For the 2026 winter season Team Tortoise is collaborating with Graham Uney Mountaineering on a range of skills courses for walkers. Both Sharon and Graham are Winter Mountain Leaders.

On each course, conditions permitting, we'll aim to go through the techniques of winter mountain walking, including:

Winter route planning
Weather and avalanche forecasts
Winter clothing and equipment
Personal admin and resilience
Using the boot as a tool
Step cutting
Ice axe arrests
Walking in crampons
Emergency procedures
Winter navigation
Looking after your equipment

Full details on our website https://grahamuneymountaineering.co.uk/winter-walking-skills
£220pp

Also check out other Workshops in Braemar.