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
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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.