1-Day Winter Skills Course (Cairngorms)
Build the essential foundations for winter hillwalking. Learn ice axe arrest, crampon technique, and safe movement on snow.
- Meeting in Aviemore
- 9:00 AM Start
- AMI Qualified
- £110 Per Person
The Foundations of Winter Travel
Our 1-day intensive is designed for summer hillwalkers stepping into winter for the first time. We focus on high-value skills that translate directly to your first winter Munros: movement, equipment, and judgment.
Delivered by AMI-qualified instructors in the Cairngorms, you are guaranteed professional coaching in a genuine mountain environment.
Key Deliverables
- ✓ Ice Axe: Handling & emergency arrest
- ✓ Crampons: Correct fitting & movement
- ✓ Safety: Avalanche awareness basics
- ✓ Ratio: Max 1:6 per instructor
1-Day Core Syllabus
A practical intensive day focused on equipment confidence and sound judgment on snow-covered terrain.
Movement
Develop steady footwork and balance for snow-covered slopes, including kicking steps and walking on steeper ground.
Emergency Skills
Master ice axe arrest techniques — the essential drills for stopping a slide in winter conditions.
Avalanche Awareness
Learn how to interpret the SAIS avalanche forecast and identify hazardous terrain on the Cairngorm Plateau.
Arrive with the right kit
Winter hills require specific gear. You will need stiffened B2 or B3 boots, C2 crampons, and a walking axe. We recommend local hire if you are just starting out.
Dates & Booking
Meet at 9:00 AM at Tiso, Aviemore. We start with an indoor briefing on current conditions and equipment check before heading to the Cairngorm ski area.
Course Logistics
- Meeting point: Tiso Aviemore (PH22 1PT)
- Time: 09:00 – 17:00
- Status: All registration fees included.
