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Winter Skills in a Day!
You will be amazed what we can teach you in one day! Learn and practise those all essential winter skills for safely journeying through Scotland's winter mountains.

Introduction to Winter Mountaineering
Progressing from winter walking to mountaineering? Learn the basic but all essential rope skills to help you progress safely to tackling difficult and tricky terrain.

Winter Navigation
In winter, knowing which navigation skills you need to get there and back again safely are often underestimated! Navigation in winter is a serious business but help is at hand.

Avalanche Avoidance
There has been much research into the cause of avalanche accidents and just as much positive education about how to avoid them. Avalancheds are avoidable, but knowing how to requires training.

Introduction to dry tooling (and the tools of the trade)
Dry tooling is one of the UK's fastest growing climbing sports and one that can be practised on snow, ice and rock or just pure rock. A sport in its own right!

Scrambling
Scrambing is arguably the most exciting exploit you can have in the Scottish mountains, but to do this safely and with confidence requires a steady approach, knowledge and rope skills.

Micro Navigation 2010
Everyone can navigate to some level but which level of skills are you most likely to need for the moutains of the UK?

Classic Mountain Walking -Touch the adventurer within you
Scotland has 284 Munro's, that's mountains over 3000ft, and this course is about taking you to visit some of their unique summits.

Nordic Walking
With a technique that is similar to the upper body action of classic cross country skiing, Nordic Walking becomes a genuinely whole body exercise that can be enjoyed at many levels, from walking for health to athletic Nordic running.

Paddle Sports

Paddle Sports Courses 2010 Download PDF here

Ever wanted to get out and try a paddle sport but don’t know where to begin? Scotland is home to some of the world’s most spectacular coastal waters and inland rivers, much of which are accessible to even a complete novice. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to learn a new skill by booking one of our great range of courses below:

Introduction to Sea Kayaking
This introductory course will give you the basics needed for starting your journey into the world of sea kayaking.

Introduction to Paddling an Open Canoe
Looking to explore inland water by canoe? Want to develop your skills in paddling and steering? Our introductory course will provide all you need to get started in an open canoe.

Introduction to Paddling a Kayak
Keen to develop skills in paddling a kayak on moving water? This introductory course will help you choose the right equipment and give you the basic techniques required to paddle your kayak confidently.

Follow the links below for more information on our suppliers:

Skyak Adventures

Beyond Adventure