Winter Courses Cairngorms 2026

Small group winter instruction based in Aviemore

4-Day Winter Mountaineering Course-£500

13-16 March / 27-30 March

2-Day Winter Skills Course-£200

21-22 March /4-5 April

Full details and booking information below.

Small group courses - limited spaces

Choose your course below to book

  • Winter Mountaineering Course

    4-Day Winter Mountaineering Course — £500
    Go deeper into winter mountaineering with ropework, route planning and advanced techniques for challenging conditions.

    🧗 Winter Mountaineering Courses 2026

    Based in Aviemore, Cairngorms

    March 2026

    13–16 March

    27–30 March

    📍 Cairngorms, Aviemore
    💷 £500 per person
    👥 Max group size:

    "I completed the 4-Day Winter Mountaineering course in January and it was an outstanding experience. Each day was varied, engaging and genuinely enjoyable.

    The practical skills and technical knowledge were delivered in a highly professional yet personable way, which immediately put me at ease. I always felt comfortable asking questions and revisiting topics until I was fully confident in my understanding.

    I’d highly recommend this course — it’s worth every penny to learn how to stay safe and build real confidence in winter mountain conditions.”
    — Craig, Winter 2026

  • Winter Skills Course

    2-Day Winter Skills Course — £200
    Learn the essentials for safe winter travel: ice axe, crampons, navigation, weather and emergency skills. Perfect for summer hillwalkers ready to step into winter.

    🗓️ Winter Skills Course Dates – 2026

    📍Based in Aviemore, Cairngorms

    March 2026

    7–8 March

    21–22 March

    April 2026

    4–5 April Cairngorms, Aviemore


    💷 £200 per person
    👥 Max group size: 8

  • Winter Survival Course.

    ❄️ Winter Survival Course

    When the weather closes in and the temperature drops, knowledge becomes your most valuable piece of kit.
    Our Winter Survival Course goes beyond theory — it’s about experience. You’ll learn practical techniques for staying warm, dry, and safe when conditions turn serious: shelter building, cold-weather decision-making, and managing emergencies with minimal gear.

    This course is ideal for those who already have some mountain experience — a natural progression from our Winter Skills or Mountaineering courses.
    Because of its specialist nature, the course is run on demand, so please enquire for details.

    There’s no substitute for real experience — and no better way to build it safely.