External Training courses winter 2021-22:
Mountaineering Scotland
Ski Touring leadership
Northern Cairngorms
March 5-6, 2022
£120 per person
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Avalanche Awareness
Two one day courses
Jan. 29 or 30, 2022
£60 per person
Mill Cottage, Glen Feshie
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Winterskills for Mountaineers (ice axe use etc.)
Numerous one or two day courses are offered in the Cairngorms during the winter.
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Winter Navigation
5 or 12 or 19 or 26 January, 2022
This requires proof of winter skills, either from a course or logged experience or attendance on the Winterskills course above.
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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.
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Of particular interest
Navigation for skiers-2 days
Glenmore Lodge
not currently offered for 2022
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Wild Ski Weekend
Glenmore Lodge
March 19-20, 2022
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British Backcountry (Blair Aitken)
Winter Opener Workshops (outdoor)
Pentlands near Edinburgh
November 6 & 7, 2021
Three day long sessions-- 1. Rope Work, 2. Navigation & Avalanche Rescue, 3. Adventure Photography
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Introduction to Ski Touring, Backcountry Performance & others
Venues: Glenshee, Ben Lawers, Nevis Range or Cairngorm (wherever conditions are best)
Dates: Various
Price: £80 per person (£95 with ski touring equipment), maximum 6 in a group, avalanche equipment can be provided free of charge
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First Aid
These two day first aid courses are offered regularly in a range of venues including
Ratho, nr Edinburgh
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Avalanche awareness
Avalanche Geeks
Based in Scotland and the Alps, this guide led company specialises in avalanche training
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Ski Performance Scotland
Fort William based off piste ski coaching
Jan. 8-9, 2022
Feb. 5-6
Feb. 7-8
Mar. 5-6
Mar. 18-20
£170 per person
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