Winter Skills Day Course
Grade:
(Grade explanation)
About the Winter Skills Day
This is the absolute minimum course for winter mountain walking and is a basic introduction to, or revision of, the essential skills needed for walking in the hills in winter.
We leave Stirling early morning on a mini-bus and travel to a suitable location where we can practise eg Ben Lawers, Ochils, Cruach Ardrain, Cairngorms, Meall a Bhuiridh, Glen Shee:
Topics covered include:
- Movement on snow slopes
- Uses of an ice axe
- Self arrests
- Step cutting
- Uses of crampons
Return to Stirling will be early evening.
Should weather conditions be such as to prevent access to the mountains, instruction will be given in skills relevant to some aspect of winter mountain travel.
Winter Skills Day Photo Gallery (Click on the images to view)
Book Your Winter Skills Course
How would you like to pay for your CNDo Scotland activity?
If you would prefer to pay by:
- Cheque/bank draft - download our postal booking form.
- Credit/Debit card securely - use the Book Now button below
Group Bookings & Private Guiding
Additional dates or spaces are available for group booking by arrangement. Please phone us on 01786 445 703 or complete the Special Enquiry form.
Your winter skills course includes:
- 1 day instruction with a qualified Winter Mountain Leader
- Transport from and back to Stirling to a suitable practice location
- Free use of ice axe, crampons and helmet
Minimum and Maximum Numbers
Minimum Number: 4
Maximum number per instructor: 6
Winter Skills Day - Brief Itinerary:
Start time at CNDo office: 08:00
Finish time at CNDo office: Early - mid evening
Depart Stirling early morning and travel to nearest suitable location. Pratical day on the hill. Return to Stirling late afternoon / early evening.
Recommended Reading
To get the most from your walking holiday or course you may wish to do some background reading prior to departure.
Books which you may find informative are:
- Mountain Navigation by Peter Cliff
- Modern Snow and Ice Techniques by Bill March
- Scotland's Winter Mountains by Martin Moran
Maps which you may find informative are:
- Loch Tay and Glen Dochart Sheet 51 by Landranger Maps
- Stirling and the Trossachs Sheet 57 by Landranger Maps
Outdoor Skills Courses
Winter Skills Courses
Nordic Walking
NNAS Courses
Navigation Courses
Leader Award Courses
Dates & Prices
C~N~Do News
Useful Information
- How to book
- Accommodation & Meals
- Grading Information
- Equipment List
- Insurance
- Booking Conditions
- Contact Us
- F.A.Q's
