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Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Cairngorm Mountain Railway - Discover the essentials for navigating the Scottish Highlands this winter season.

Join our hands-on course where we’ll equip you with a comprehensive set of abilities necessary for secure winter trekking. Our goal is to deliver an exciting escapade that involves planning your hike, interpreting weather reports, and selecting appropriate routes, while also providing ample practice with crampons and ice axes.

Completing the Welcome to Winter Hiking course will leave you feeling more assured about the critical skills needed for winter trekking enjoyment and will enhance your awareness of your own skill level.

What's Included

Safety equipment, such as first aid kits and emergency shelters
Ice Axes

What's Not Included

Crampons, these can be hired from local stores.

Location

Cairngorm Mountain Railway

Park at Cairngorm Mountain. When you get to the picnic benches next to the main entrance look for the guide with a grey 'Lost Sheep' cap.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.