Scottish Steep Skiing
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Backcountry skiing in Scotland can be world class, and late on in the winter season the big gullies are the place to be! Avoid wasted hikes up and join our Scottish Steep Skiing course this winter for four days of guided skiing on the best lines Scotland has to offer.
What we manage to do will be very dependent on the conditions but being based in Fort William means we will know what will give the best skiing at the time. Possibilities include:
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Steep skiing in Scotland is growing in popularity. There’s a dedicated group of skiers who venture away from the piste to find wild turns well away from anyone else. The ski areas provide easy access to some brilliant lines that feel a world away from the piste.
There’s also endless opportunity for those prepared to invest a few hours walking in to the snow, skinning up into a coire and booting up a gully in order to savour a few sweet turns on the way back down. You definitely earn your turns in Scotland. This course is for experienced and effective skiers who want to explore Scotland in a different way. If we can get into some of the steeper gullies we will certainly give them a go. We will make the most of the snow at the time and this might mean we need to travel. If all the snow m,elts away before the end of March we will give a full refund. |
Open Group Courses
£400 per person
25th - 28th March - 3 spaces
£400 per person
25th - 28th March - 3 spaces
To make sure you get the most out of your days out we've included the following:
- Kit list
- Experienced IFMGA Mountain Guide
- 10% off at Cotswold Outdoor in Fort William
- 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 Mountaineering ice axe Helmet Transceiver, shovel & probe - can be hired if required Lunch and spare food 1 litre flask or water bottle Headtorch Ski goggles Map and compass Whistle Sunglasses & sun cream Mobile phone in a waterproof case Camera |
