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Individual Price
£200
Location
Aviemore, Cairngorms
Trip Duration
2 days
Group Participants
Min: 2 Max: 6
Trip rating
Trip Grading
Moderate - 4
WINTER SKILLS
2 DAY WINTER SKILLS COURSE
Join our 2-day Winter Skills Course in the heart of the Cairngorms, near Aviemore, and gain the confidence to explore Scotland's mountains in winter. You'll cover essential skills like using crampons, self-arrest, route planning, and avalanche awareness—all while enjoying hands-on instruction from experienced guides.
Itinerary In Detail
A step-by-step journey through your adventure. Please note, this is a sample itinerary and may be subject to change.
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Dates and Prices
Group booking are now even simpler, you can book with just a name, email and contact number, fill out the group details at a later date.
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CLASSIC SCRAMBLING SKYE
Isle of Skye
3 days from £395pp
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CLASSIC SCRAMBLING SKYE
Isle of Skye
3 days from £395pp
(5)
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CLASSIC SCRAMBLING SKYE
Isle of Skye
3 days from £395pp
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Guided Traverse of the Skye Cuillin Ridge
I had an exceptional two days on a successful traverse of the famous Cuillin Ridge with Stephen. He was hugely knowledgeable, flexible, pragmatic, honest and up for it.
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Guided Traverse of the Skye Cuillin Ridge
I had an exceptional two days on a successful traverse of the famous Cuillin Ridge with Stephen. He was hugely knowledgeable, flexible, pragmatic, honest and up for it.
Simon H
Guided Traverse of the Skye Cuillin Ridge
I had an exceptional two days on a successful traverse of the famous Cuillin Ridge with Stephen. He was hugely knowledgeable, flexible, pragmatic, honest and up for it.
Simon H
Guided Traverse of the Skye Cuillin Ridge
I had an exceptional two days on a successful traverse of the famous Cuillin Ridge with Stephen. He was hugely knowledgeable, flexible, pragmatic, honest and up for it.
Simon H
Guided Traverse of the Skye Cuillin Ridge
I had an exceptional two days on a successful traverse of the famous Cuillin Ridge with Stephen. He was hugely knowledgeable, flexible, pragmatic, honest and up for it.
Simon H
Guided Traverse of the Skye Cuillin Ridge
I had an exceptional two days on a successful traverse of the famous Cuillin Ridge with Stephen. He was hugely knowledgeable, flexible, pragmatic, honest and up for it.
Simon H
Trip Highlights
Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe and helmet is included in price
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
Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts
Appropriate choice and use of equipment and clothing suitable for winter hillwalking
Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice
Emergency procedures, digging shelters
Ascend some classic mountains in the west coast of Scotland
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Moderate - 4
Each trip is graded based on physical challenge, technical difficulty, and terrain type. We've outlined the skills and fitness required for each level, specific to the activity you're interested in. Choose the right adventure for your experience level and build your skills from there!
Q. What if the weather is to adverse to run my trip?
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Your Adventure, Day by Day
Our carefully crafted itineraries ensure you're ready for every step of your journey. From preparation and planning to memorable experiences along the way, this breakdown offers insight into what each day has in store. Whether you're hiking, paddling, or climbing, you're in for a rewarding challenge.
Your Adventure, Your Way
Want a more personalized experience? Our private bookings give you the freedom to tailor your adventure to your group's needs. Whether you're looking for a specific date, a customized itinerary, or a more intimate guide-to-participant ratio, we're here to make it happen. Take the reins of your journey and make the most of Scotland’s stunning outdoors with an experience designed just for you.