CAIRNGORM WINTER SKILLS |
1 day - Easy grade
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AIMWith the famous Cairngorm and the stunning glacial granite landscape of Northern Corries as the backdrop looking over the ancient Caledonian pinewood, we provide you with a supportive environment in which to learn and practice the techniques required for safe winter mountain walking, gaining confidence as you practice.
OUTLINEMaking the most of the day by accessing the mountain by vehicle to 550m, we have little to worry about in wasting a lot of time getting high enough to find some snow. Instead we can use the ski road and get the most out of the day learning or refreshing the basic winter skills needed for safe travel in the mountains in the serious winter environment. You may even encounter one of the semi-wild reindeer herd that live in the area in their natural environment.
CONTENTAs every winter walking skills course is tailored to the clients on it, we don't have a set syllabus rather target the areas we think are most valuable to you or you have expressed an interest in. That said, the following topics give you an idea of what to expect:
In the case of recent heavy snowfall sometimes the ski centre road is closed at the snow gates and we may need to gain height the old fashioned way, on foot, which may necessitate a venue change to make the best of the conditions. We will endeavour to notify you as soon as possible if this is likely to be the case, typically by 7pm the evening prior when the updated forecast model has been checked. |
Confirmed scheduled datesPREREQUISITES
KIT HIRE AVAILABLEShould you not yet possess, or simply don't fancy travelling with the pointy spiky kit and a bulky helmet we can provide the kit for a nominal fee which you can add at the time of booking.
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A map The Start and of local accommodation providers
Start point will at the Cairngorm Mountain Lower Car Park (Coire na Ciste) as indicated by the UA logo.
Accommodation providers are listed solely for your convenience and we receive no financial gain from any bookings made.
Accommodation providers are listed solely for your convenience and we receive no financial gain from any bookings made.
Quality instruction and guiding since 2012
Working in the sublime Scottish highlands and islands, we offer a variety of high quality hill, mountain, climbing and wilderness focused adventurous activities and training throughout Scotland.
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