What: Winter skills and Avalanche Awareness
When: 27 February 2021 (Second revised date). Time TBC
Where: Meet at the main Cairngorm ski centre car park (Grid Ref NH 989 061)
The Club has arranged some FREE winter skills and avalanche awareness training, led by Sandy Murray and Heavy Whalley. The event will probably be based in the Northern Corries of the Cairngorms (conditions dependent). What we do will depend on the level of skills and experience that people already have, the snow conditions; and what people want to get out of it. Such things that can be covered are:
- movement on snow using boot and ice axes
crampons - ice axe self belay and self arrest
- emergency shelters
- snow, avalanches, route selection
In the event of insufficient snow, we will adapt the plan to suitable alternatives (e.g. navigation).
You will need to dress for a cold winter’s day on the hill with potentially more standing around than normal. Mountaineering Scotland provides some advice on winter clothing and the following is a list of essential items:
- Robust clothing, multiple layers that you can adjust for warmth and waterproofness;
- 2-3 pair of gloves;
- hat and spare hat;
- Emergency survival bag and head torch, whistle;
- Goggles and sunglasses
- Winter boots, crampons, ice axe (Click here for club equipment).
Let the Alistair Jeffs know if there is any particular aspect that you would like covered. Contact Alistair Jeffs to book your place or obtain further information. This event is open to members only.
The event will comply with Mountaineering Scotland’s COVID-19 guidance.
