Intro to Ski Touring
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Do you want to get away from the groomed runs of the ski resort? Ever wondered about combining your winter walking with skiing? Have you dreamed about making sweeping turns down fresh, un-tracked snow? This is the year to make your dreams a reality with an Intro to Ski Touring course.
This course will introduce you to the world of ski touring and give you all the essential skills you need to start exploring the mountains on skis. We will look at all the equipment needed and how it is different to downhill ski kit, skinning technique, how to make kick turns, off-piste skiing technique, avalanche awareness and use of a transceiver, shovel and probe. The course is aimed at people who are comfortable skiing red runs and may have ventured off-piste within the ski resort. You should have a good level of fitness, allowing you to skin uphill for two to three hours with a winter pack, and potentially carrying your skis initially. Experience using crampons and an ice axe is not necessary. |
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We can run private skiing courses on any day of the week and these can be tailored to match your aspirations and previous experience. Get in touch to check our availability and make a booking.
Private Instruction
Prices are per day:
1 person - £250
2 people - £275
3 people - £300
4-6 people - £325
Please Contact Us to check our availability or to get a quote for larger groups.
Prices are per day:
1 person - £250
2 people - £275
3 people - £300
4-6 people - £325
Please Contact Us to check our availability or to get a quote for larger groups.
To make sure you get the most out of your days out we've included the following:
- Kit list
- Experienced IFMGA Mountain Guide or Mountain Snowsports Leader
- 10% off at SYHA hostels
- Safety Brief
- Action photos
The weather in the Scottish mountains can change in a matter of minutes. Snow is likely and it can regularly feel as cold as -20 degrees Celsius on the summits. Make sure you are ready for your day by packing the items on the list below.
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To wear
Thermal base layers – polyester or woollen, no cotton Warm fleece Skiing pants Spare fleece or synthetic insulating layer Waterproof jacket and trousers with side zips Warm hat and gloves (spare gloves recommended) Touring boots |
Other equipment
Rucksack – roughly 35 litres Skis & poles Skins Helmet Transceiver, shovel & probe - can be provided if required Lunch and spare food 1 litre flask or water bottle Head torch Ski goggles Map and compass Whistle Sunglasses & sun cream Mobile phone in a waterproof case Camera Personal 1st Aid Kit - plasters, blister kit, all normal medication including asthma inhaler if you have one |
If you need ski touring equipment Ellis Brigham in Fort William hire out touring boots, skis and skins. Please contact them directly to book:
fort.william@ellis-brigham.com | 01397 706220
fort.william@ellis-brigham.com | 01397 706220
