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Winter Skills and or Guided Winter Walk Day

3 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 3 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Northeast Scotland, Scotland

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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
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Meeting Location

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Braemar
Ballater AB35, UK

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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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Winter Skills and or Guided Winter Walk Day?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-203489P5

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  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • 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

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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