Winter Skills and or Guided Winter Walk Day
Overview
Experience the magical Cairngorms in winter! With this fully bespoke experience you can choose what type of walk or skills course your group would like to do. Book with confidence that you will be hiring a local, 5 star rated, guiding company!
We provide all of the technical equipment required for your trip, along with pre event tips too.
If you are an adventure seeker who would like to have some fun in the snow this is the ideal trip for you!
What's Included
- Use of crampons, ice axes, and helmets if required.
- Lunch
Meeting Location
Braemar
Ballater AB35, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join us for a winter taster day to help build the knowledge required for safe and efficient winter hill walking or just choose to be guided on this private winter event.
The course aim will be to give you an overview of the skills and considerations required to head out safely on the hill in winter. It will be coached in the context of a mountain journey and topics covered will be dependent on weather and underfoot conditions.
Prerequisites:
This course is directed to those looking for an introduction to winter. Ideally you should have summer hill walking experience. Walking in winter requires a good level of fitness.
What we will aim cover depending on conditions:
- Choosing the right kit for winter
- Personal movement skills on snow
- Use of crampons and ice axe
- Winter navigation techniques
- Avalanche awareness, safe route planning
- Emergency procedures
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Winter Skills and or Guided Winter Walk Day?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-203489P5
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 3 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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