Cairngorms 2-Day Winter Skills
Two full days developing confidence and competence for winter hillwalking. Build on the basics with more time for movement, navigation, and decision-making in real winter conditions — guided by experienced instructors.
- 2 full days
- £185
- January – March
- Saturday start
- Small groups
Cairngorms 2 day winter skills course
The Cairngorms 2 day winter skills course is built for people who want practical coaching and reliable decision-making in snow and ice. In other words, it’s ideal if you want more than a taster day, but you’re not looking for a longer programme.
Because you’ve got two full days, we can practise skills properly, then apply them on progressively more demanding terrain. As a result, your movement, systems and judgement improve quickly.
Meanwhile, we’ll keep the pace calm and supportive, so you get lots of coaching time as conditions change.
What you’ll develop on the winter skills course
For example, we’ll focus on efficient movement, correct equipment use, and navigation habits that work when the weather closes in. In addition, we’ll tailor the coaching to the day’s conditions and your goals.
Confident winter travel
Efficient footwork, balance and pacing on snow-covered ground.
Ice axe & crampons
Correct fitting, use and judgement in varied winter conditions.
Winter navigation & judgement
Route choice, relocation and decision-making in poor visibility.
Compare Cairngorms winter skills course lengths
If you’d prefer a shorter intro, the 1-day course is ideal. Alternatively, if you want more time to practise, the 3-day course gives extra space for navigation, decision-making and confidence-building. Either way, you’ll get small-group coaching and conditions-led venue choices.
Practical information
A full equipment and kit list for this course is available here: View the equipment & kit list. If you have any questions before booking, please get in touch.
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