External Training courses winter 2023-24:
Mountaineering Scotland
Ski Touring for Club leaders
2-3 March 2024
Further details
Winter Skills-ice axe & crampon use etc.
Various dates through the winter from December to March. Both 1 & 2 day courses
Further details
British Backcountry (Blair Aitken)
British Backcountry Opener(s) at Mussleburgh
2 or 3 December 2023
Further details
Navigation Skills & Avalanche Avoidance for the backcountry (Nav & Av)
10-11 February 2024 - Cairngorms
17-18 February 2024 - Cairngorms
2-3 March 2024 - Cairngorms
Further details
Ski Touring Courses
Various dates throughout the winter. Introductory, Journey & Explorer Days
Further details
Ski Performance Scotland
Fort William based off piste ski coaching
Course run throughout the winter
Further details
Glenmore Lodge, 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.
First Aid
These two day first aid courses are offered regularly in a range of venues including
Ratho, nr Edinburgh
Further details and other venues in Scotland
Mountaineering Scotland
Ski Touring for Club leaders
2-3 March 2024
Further details
Winter Skills-ice axe & crampon use etc.
Various dates through the winter from December to March. Both 1 & 2 day courses
Further details
British Backcountry (Blair Aitken)
British Backcountry Opener(s) at Mussleburgh
2 or 3 December 2023
Further details
Navigation Skills & Avalanche Avoidance for the backcountry (Nav & Av)
10-11 February 2024 - Cairngorms
17-18 February 2024 - Cairngorms
2-3 March 2024 - Cairngorms
Further details
Ski Touring Courses
Various dates throughout the winter. Introductory, Journey & Explorer Days
Further details
Ski Performance Scotland
Fort William based off piste ski coaching
Course run throughout the winter
Further details
Glenmore Lodge, 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.
First Aid
These two day first aid courses are offered regularly in a range of venues including
Ratho, nr Edinburgh
Further details and other venues in Scotland