External Training Courses 2024-25

Mountaineering Scotland

1 & 2 day courses on various dates through the winter from December to March.

Courses include Winter Skills - crampon and axe use etc. and Ski Touring for Club leaders.

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British Backcountry (Blair Aitken)

Provide a range of skills development courses through the winter in Scotland.

Courses include navigation and avalanche awareness for ski-tourers.

Regular Introductory, Journey & Explorer Days are also available.

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Ski Performance Scotland 

Fort William based off piste ski coaching.

Course run throughout the winter in the Alps, Norway and Scotland.

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Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore

The national outdoor activities centre, offers a wide range of courses covering various aspects of ski touring including avalanche awareness in Scotland and abroad.  They also have an excellent range of online videos, demonstrating aspects of the sport.

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​First Aid

These two day first aid courses are offered regularly in a range of venues including Ratho, near Edinburgh.

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