Winter Outdoor Adventures in the Highlands for all
A guided winter climbing adventure course on Cairngorm – the best winter climbing venue in Scotland.
£290.00
Guided Winter Climbing Course
| Duration | 1-3 days |
| Group Size | 1-2 |
| Difficulty | Grade 1-5 |
| Season Of The Year | Winter |
| Minimum Age | 16 |
| Meeting Place | Aviemore Tiso 08:30 |
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Guided Winter Climbing Course information
A guided winter climbing course in Aviemore & the Cairngorms, Scotland is an excellent opportunity to experience the stunning beauty and challenging terrain of one of the best climbing destinations in the country. With an experienced guide leading the way, participants will learn and improve their technical skills, such as using ice axes and crampons. The Cairngorms offer a range of routes suitable for climbers of all levels, from beginners to experienced climbers seeking a new challenge.
The area is rich in cultural and natural history, providing an immersive and unforgettable experience. Scotland’s reputation for winter climbing is well-known, and the Cairngorms are at the forefront of this reputation, making it an excellent place to learn and improve your climbing skills.
Any Winter Climbing courses will only be delivered by WMCI’s or BMG’s.
A 1-3 day guided winter climbing course in the Cairngorms, Scotland is a perfect introduction to the beauty and challenges of winter climbing. The itinerary typically starts with a safety briefing and equipment check, followed by a session on essential climbing techniques such as using ice axes and crampons. Over the course of the trip, participants will get to climb a range of routes suitable for their level, under the guidance of an experienced instructor. The instructor will also teach navigation skills, including reading maps and using a compass. Each day will be tailored to suit the group’s experience and skill level, with the aim of building confidence and competence in winter climbing.
We are proud to recommend local accommodation options within the area for people when you are up for your Guided Winter Climbing Course:
Aviemore:
Youth Hostel A budget friendly option for people.
Coylumbridge Hotel Aviemroe – good for groups and families alike.
Premier Inn – always a good shout.
Rothiemurchus Campsite – situated in the stunning forest, this is a beautiful budget friendly option.
Glenmore Campsite – situated at Scotland’s highest beach, Loch Morlich has phenomenal views across to Cairngorm Mountain.
Newtonmore & Surrounding Areas:
https://www.wherestagsroar.co.uk/ award winning accommodation in the Highlands – perfect to stay at while up on an outdoor adventure.
Invernahavon Caravan Park – a bit quieter than the others as it is a little further away from the hustle and bustle of Aviemore.
Dalraddy Holiday Park – a family and dog friendly campsite.
A guided winter climbing course in Aviemore & the Cairngorms, Scotland is the perfect fit for anyone looking to improve their climbing skills in a challenging and breathtakingly beautiful environment. The Cairngorms offer a range of routes for climbers of all levels, from gentle slopes to steep and technical climbs.
With an experienced guide (a member of AMI) leading the way, participants will be able to develop their technical skills, such as using ice axes and crampons. The area is also rich in cultural and natural history, making it an immersive and unforgettable experience. Plus, Scotland’s reputation for winter climbing is world-renowned, making it an excellent place to learn and improve.
We pride ourselves on providing as much kit as possible for you. However, the list below is what we recommend you should bring to your guided Winter Climbing Course:
- Travel insurance. (We are insured for all our trips, but we recommend everyone has their own travel insurance as well.)
- Transportation to the venue. (We may be able to help with this though – if you need transportation please drop us an enquiry and we can see what we can do to help.)
- Lunch, water.
- Personal medication
- Sun cream, sunglasses
- Clear goggles – we may be able to provide if required please contact us.
- Waterproofs
- Warm layers
- Thick gloves and a hat/buff
- B2 boots (we may be able to arrange hire of these if needed; please contact us if this is the case. But people normally prefer to use their own)
- Rucksack 30 litres or so will suffice
- Own personal kit IF YOU WISH TO Harness, helmet, Crampons, Axes etc (we do supply these but sometimes people prefer to use their own)
Here at Highland Outdoor Adventures, we pride ourselves on providing as much as we can but you are welcome to bring your own equipment if you do prefer. The list below is what we provide you with on the guided winter climbing course.
- All instruction.
- Crampons
- Ice Axes
- Leashes
- Ropes
- Helmets
- All Technical Climbing Gear
- All first aid and safety equipment.
- Photographs of the day provided for you at no extra cost! If the weather is good we will have a DSLR professional camera so we can take photos and videos of your adventure and you can look back at the day for years to come. If the weather is less favourable we will bring a GoPro (as it is waterproof) so we will still be able to take photos for you.
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Guided Winter Climbing Course Meeting Place
- Winter Climbing in Aviemore, Cairngorms, Scotland
Please look out for the van branded with our logo’s on all sides. We will always get there early and try to park up prominently for you to see us.
Winter Climbing Video In The Cairngorms
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