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Activity Northeast Scotland, Scotland

Winter Skills and or Guided Winter Walk Day

5.0 (25 reviews) 8 hours Private tour
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Winter Skills and or Guided Winter Walk Day

About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English
Operated by
Hillgoers

What is included

Included

  • Included: Use of crampons, ice axes, and helmets if required.

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

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

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Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet in Braemar or Aviemore first, then after depart to winter location.

End point

  • Meet in Braemar or Aviemore first, then after depart to winter location.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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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