Resources
Practical guidance for mountain skills, navigation, kit, weather and winter conditions — plus a short list of trusted external tools we use ourselves.
Equipment & kit list
View the master kit list used across Mountain Skills, Winter Skills and Wild Camping.
Mountain Preparation articles
Short, useful reads covering navigation, fitness, safety and getting ready for your course.
Course hubs
Find your course options and live availability.
Trusted external resources
These sites are reliable for learning, planning and real-world decision making — especially when the weather turns or conditions are complex.
Handbooks & core learning
Mountain weather & safety
Avalanche awareness (winter)
Tools we use
A shortlist of mapping and conditions tools used by Peak Adventures staff for route planning and situational awareness.
Mapping & route planning
Weather & conditions
Grid references & “Where am I?” tools
Mountain Preparation
Preparing properly is part of the experience. These short reads cover navigation foundations, mountain fitness, safety habits, and what to expect in Scottish conditions.