Avalanche Awareness

Learn about avalanches and how to avoid them

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IN BRIEF

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Avalanches are a significant hazard for winter hill walkers in Scotland. This course will give you the skills to plan and carry out a safe journey in avalanche terrain. Our experienced instructors will share their years of experience in a safe and enjoyable manor, giving you the skills and confidence to enjoy winter hill walking safely.

WHO IS IT FOR?

To get the most from this course, you should have at least 5 days of winter walking experience that involved using an ice axe and crampons. Skiers are also welcome but the course will be taught on foot.

2 days
Understand what causes avalanches
Learn how to avoid then
Train to rescue an avalanche casualty
1:6 maximum ratio
Great value

"Jonny's coaching was always very encouraging and he was always looking at ways to adapt sessions so whilst practising and learning, I was enjoying it as well."

Emma Dewer

LOCATION

Aviemore - Cairngorms or Monadhliath mountains.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

This course is all about giving you the skills and confidence to understand and avoid avalanches.

Understanding how avalanches occur
Interpreting avalanche forecasts
Route planning to avoid avalanches
On the hill snowpack and weather observations
Navigation strategies to travel safely in the mountains
Tools to aid your decision making process
Use of a Transceiver, Shovel and Probe

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

Insurance
Personal equipment (see our kit list for details)
Transceiver, Shovel and Probe
Accommodation (see or local recommendations)
Transport during the course (in line with gov guidance)

COVID GUARANTEE

If you are unable to attend your course for Covid reasons we will issue a full refund.

Our 5 day winter hill skills course covers avalanche awareness and all the other skills required for winter hill walking.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Experienced and friendly instructors
Ice axe
Crampons
Helmet
Maps
Instructor safety kit
Course photo package
Course notes and further reading resources