DAYS OUT IN THE SCOTTISH WINTER MOUNTAINS

​Few days out are more rewarding than the Scottish winter which can be spectacularly beautiful and awe-inspiring and harsh and brutal in equal measure. You could go to the exact same area every day of a Scottish winter and still never fail to be challenged or surprised by it, no two days are ever the same from the weather conditions and the lighting over your head, to the snow and ice under your boots.

Winter Skills Days

Where skills to transition from summer to winter can be gained or refreshed.

​Whatever you want from you time in the mountains I can inform, teach, coach or simply provide an experience you will never forget. Looking at areas such as forecasting and weather interpretation, planning a day out, snowpack stability issues, avalanche avoidance, safe movement skills, use of crampons and axe as tools for safe travel, winter navigation tactics and techniques and advice on how to 'winterise' yourself and your kit.

So whether you are a seasoned winter walker who wants to know more about avalanches and how to avoid them, or whether you are considering venturing out into the winter mountains for the first time and want to get to grips with the basics under professional guidance, we can offer something to get your teeth into! Get in touch and we can arrange something to suit you.

Winter Mountain Days

Where enjoyment of a day out in the mountains is the key consideration

With Scotland being known as the world's 'snow transport capital' within the snow science community, we have one of the most rapidly changing snowpacks of anywhere which can make it particularly dangerous for the unwary. Our small stature mountains (relatively speaking) belie the potential dangers beneath your feet, and indeed often above your head.

Accompanied by professional winter mountain leader with extensive experience and knowledge about safe travel in the mountains in one of the toughest winter environments going you are free to enjoy the experience in a safe pair of hands.

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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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