Scottish Winter/Alpine training

Overview
This is a special event for those training for significant Alpine objectives or wanting to improve their Scottish winter skills and 'push the grades'. There will be 2 days of training provided by British Mountain Guides.

This event is FULL, but please add yourself to the waitlist so I know what level of demand there is for these types of events.

Objectives
The aim will be to push boundaries, learn new skills and tackle steeper ascents as training for Alpine ascents.

What we do will be balanced against the skills and experience of the group as well as ground and weather conditions. The picture is from a previous training event based in the Highlands. We'll be based in Aviemore so plenty of options.

Cost
The cost is £450 with £100 paid as a deposit to secure your place. The remainder will need to be paid by 15 Nov. The cost of the Guides will be £1600 for 2 days of training.

Please ask for payment details if you need them.

What is included
Included in the price is:

• Accommodation
• Basic breakfasts (porridge with berries),
• Sandwich stuff for lunch (add your own snacks and bars)
• and a hearty evening meal (which someone will cook)

Excluded is other fruit, crisps, biscuits, cake and alcohol!

Phil as Leader
Phil is booked onto a Winter Mountain Leader (WML) Assessment in February 2026. This means he has attended the mandatory 6 day WML Training course and met the pre-requisites for assessment.

Phil has been experiencing winter in Scotland for a decade and has been leading group events for more than 6 years.

You will need

• Clothing appropriate for winter conditions, including multiple pairs of gloves, hats
• A warm, preferably synthetic, jacket you can fit over everything you will be wearing, including waterproofs
• A minimum of B1/2 boots and crampons (can be hired)
• Helmet (can be hired or possibly borrowed)
• Googles

Any questions please ask!
Phil