Courses

The Course: 

From a winter wonderland to full on blizzard, the Scottish hills in winter can be both a delight and challenge in the same breath. This course will teach you to plan safe and enjoyable journeys in the Scottish mountains during the winter season. Relevant skills covered may include: Route planning, navigation, avalanche awareness and ice & crampon use. The course will involve two full days out in the hills as well as a theory session on the Saturday night. 

Pre-requisites: 

Some summer hill walking experience, the fitness and enthusiasm to spend two days in the Scottish mountains and winter weather. 

Catering: 

Catering is full board for this weekend and will include: Cooked breakfasts on both mornings, packed lunches & evening meals. All based in our lochside dining room.

Dates:

30th Jan -1st February 2026

20th -22nd February 2026

6th -8th March 2026

Price:

UoE: £259

Non UoE: £279