Winter Skills Courses in the Cairngorms
The Cairngorms in winter are wild, beautiful, and demanding. Our Winter Skills Courses in the Cairngorms are designed to help you move confidently and safely through snowy mountain terrain, giving you the skills and judgement needed for winter walking and mountaineering in Scotland.
With expert instruction and hands-on learning in real mountain conditions, you’ll develop core winter skills including ice axe and crampon use, winter navigation, avalanche awareness, and safe decision-making in cold environments. Whether you’re preparing for your first winter ascent or building experience for future alpine objectives, these courses offer an essential foundation.
Choose your winter skills course
1-Day Winter Skills
A practical introduction to winter walking. Learn ice axe and crampon basics, winter navigation, and core safety skills for moving confidently in snowy conditions.
2-Day Winter Skills
Build confidence over two full days with more time to practise movement skills, decision-making, and winter navigation in real Cairngorms conditions.
3-Day Winter Skills
Our most in-depth option to consolidate skills and experience. When conditions allow, you’ll also cover winter shelters and snowholing as part of your mountain training.