Ski Touring Courses

Our ski mountaineering & touring days are based from Aviemore and our 2 & 4 day courses from the Cairngorms Adventure Centre Newtonmore (accommodation included). We will ski mainly in the Cairngorm mountains which are Scotland’s finest ski touring mountains but should conditions be favourable, we may also visit Creag Meagaidh or the Monadhliath mountains. During the 4 day course there may be scope for an overnight expedition.

Pre-Requisites for Ski Mountaineering & Touring

Those booking on to Ski mountaineering & touring Days/Courses should be a competent skiers and confident on blue/red runs. You should also be able to control your skis on Black run terrain. A high level of fitness is required as you will be out skiing on the slopes for a full day duration, hiking in snow and carrying a weighted backpack.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available at Cairngorms Adventure Centre (this is included in our two and four day courses as part of the price – self catered shared dorm rooms). The lodge offers self catered accommodation; shared dorms or private rooms. There is a drying room, open lounge, large kitchen, free wi-fi and friendly & helpful staff to make your stay with us enjoyable this Winter.