Learn to safely Xplore Scotland’s mountains in winter..
In winter, knowing which navigation skills you will need to travel to your destination and back again safely are often underestimated. Navigating in winter needs to be taken seriously. The most important, single mountain skill you need to know is how to navigate when it matters. Coping with winter White-Outs with confidence is a huge challenge for anyone.
This course will concentrate on how to use your equipment, calculate risk and make the right decisions to safely travel in winter conditions. To do this wisely we recommend learning and improving your skills and knowledge.
This course covers the following topics.
Planning a winter trip, the importance of weather and avalanche forecasts
Be avalanche aware when walking on snow covered terrain
Choosing routes from car park to summit’s
Selecting a compass and map type and protecting your map from the elements
Learn to map set and interpret contour lines to terrain features
Learn to make adjustment along your route using micro features
Learn relocation techniques
Know how and when to use your compass
Battery based navigation technology when and when not to use it
Explore a range of navigation techniques and knowing which techniques to use and when
Know how to deal with an emergency
Ratio: 1-8
Cost: £90.00 per person (excludes the cost of kit hire)
Ski courses: Ski Mountaineering ski’s bindings, poles, boots, Transceiver supplied if you don’t have one
Avalanche Transceiver Training, transceiver supplied if you don’t have one
Book your place today
To book a place simply email our course provider Xplore Scotland directly on enquiries@xplorescotland.co.uk or phone 07917866304 and quote the course name, date and location you are interested in. Advance payment can be made over the phone by Xplorescotland who accept all major debit and credit cards. PLUS get 20% OFF in store kit hire when you book a place with Xplore Scotland - ask instore for more details. Please note that Tiso Gift Vouchers cannot be used as payment for a course.
