Outdoor Dimensions Scotland
Association Of Mountaineering Instructors
Contact Information
 
 
Winter Skills Courses 2012
Our Winter Skills courses are run in Scotland in the Northern Cairngorms near to Aviemore giving us great winter conditions. They are easily accessible by vehicle to 2000 feet at the Cairngorm Ski Car Park.
Winter Skills 2 Days

An ideal introduction for walkers venturing into the Scottish hills in winter. Techniques covered include - carrying the axe, kicking steps, cutting steps, ice axe arrest, crampon skills, emergency snow shelters, route selection, weather and avalanche awareness.

Price for 2 days £170
Dates available:
14 to 15/01/12
21 to 22/01/12
04 to 05/02/12
18 to 19/02/12
03 to 04/03/12
17 to 18/03/12
  Winter Skills
Winter Skills 3 Days

Stay on for another day and learn how to navigate in winter.

Price for 3 days £250
Dates available:
14 to 16/01/12
04 to 06/02/12
03 to 05/03/12
Ice axe and crampons can be hired free of charge, but must be booked in advance (see Booking Form).
 
Navigation Courses
Winter Mountaineering 5 Days

Over the 5 days we hope to give you a more in depth knowledge of crampon and ice axe work on steeper terrain, build different types of snow shelters and look at winter survival skills.
You can practice poor weather navigation and relocation skills as you develop your route choice and build up your avalanche awareness.

Price for 5 days £350
Dates available:
23 to 27/01/12
20 to 24/02/12
19 to 23/03/12
  Winter Skills
PRIVATE GUIDING/INSTRUCTION

We also provide private guiding/instruction on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis at £200 per day on any dates suitable to yourself. Please phone or email for details and availability.

The cost for all winter courses is for the course only as we find most people on this course wish to arrange their own accommodation. There are a multitude of hotels, B & B's, self catering establishments in and around the area.