WINTER SKILLS AND SUMMITS - LOCHNAGAR
Join us for a winter skills adventure in Scotland
Winter Skills Courses and Walks in the Cairngorms
About this event
Join us on a winter journey to explore Lochnagar and its surroundings. If you’ve always fancied bagging a winter Munro, or are looking for a refresher or to develop your winter skills further then this is the event for you!
Aim
Plan A will be to head to Lochnagar’s summit Cac Carn Beag (1156m) via the normal summer route, brushing up on skills along the way.
As much as we’d always love to deliver our primary objective, there’s no such thing as a guaranteed winter summit. The snow and weather conditions will ultimately decide where we go and what we do, but rest assured that your experienced guide will provide a plan that works best on the day.
Prerequisites
This event is aimed at people with some experience using crampons and ice axes, it would be perfect if you’ve done a Winter Skills Weekend or a Winter Skills Taster Day with us before. A good level of fitness is required.
Plan A - Distance - 19km, Ascent - 900m, Duration - 8 to 10 hours
**Dates don’t work or not quite the right thing for you then hire a Private Guide and we can tailor an experience to suit you!
Winter kit provided
Use of our crampons, ice axe, and helmet are included in the cost
Starting time
Sat: 08:00
Location
Meet in Ballater first, walk departs from the Spittal of Glen Muick
Group size
Limited to 6 participants
Additional information
Meet Time & Location
Please meet at the main car park in the square by the toilets in Ballater at 08:00 (where there is phone signal). You will then convoy down to the Spittal of Glen Muick carpark to start the walk at approx 08:30 (no phone signal).
There is a charge to park at the Spittal of Glen Muick of £5 for the day
Joining Details & Kit
We can provide ice axe, crampons and a helmet but you are welcome to bring your own (if you’re unsure about your own kit, then please ask prior). You will need winter boots capable of taking a crampon. Please remember your head torch; they are essential for the shorter days in the winter!
Click here to see our full kit list.
Joining details and participation forms will be sent out before the course.
Please have a look in our shop, we can post or deliver items to you at the event. All participants receive a 15% discount on goods (except gift vouchers, sale items and books).
Please contact us for any additional information.
Terms and Conditions apply.
