Advanced Ski Touring Adventure

This is a physically and technically demanding day so please read the course prerequisites before booking. If in doubt take a look at our intermediate journey day instead. The advanced courses take you further into the Backcountry. These are big days on the hill where we seek out the best available terrain, even if it means a long approach.

This freedom to travel further allows us to plan new tours that even the seasoned backcountry skier may not have visited. It is perfect if you are up for a challenge and are already familiar with the areas we visit on our journey days. It may also suit people who are confident and able to operate independently in the mountains but who do not have the time to follow the conditions and plan a more complex tour. Very confident and fit Splitboarders can attend but need to provide their own splitboard and be able to manage transitions efficiently.

On occasion we may suggest that you purchase a ski touring uplift pass so as to skip the first climb. Currently these cost ~ £19. We would arrange this and invoice you afterwards.

We meet at 8:30am to arrange equipment and aim to be moving by 9am. We are normally back by around 6pm.

Overview:

Location: Northern Cairngorms (near Aviemore)

Price:

£330 per person for two days, Maximum 4 per group

Dates:

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st February 2027

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th March 2027

These dates differ to the original course dates listed in our email and social media posts which had several one day courses listed. The above dates are correct. Apologies for any confusion.

Booking will be available from 18th August 2026

PRE-REQUISITES

You need to be a confident black run and off piste skiing who has experience dealing with all the types of snow we might come across (ice, windslab, sustruggi, neve, powder). Some slopes may be up to 35 degrees but we will only venture onto steeper terrain in safe, grippy spring snow conditions. You should have completed at least 10 days of ski touring in a variety of conditions.

You should have a very good level of fitness. We will likely ascend over 1500metres of vertical on skis. You need to be happy with long approaches on foot, carrying your equipment.

You would need to have your own ski touring equipment and be familiar with it. You should have your own ice axe and crampons and know how to use them.

Under 18s should not attend this course.

If you have had a long break from skiing please make sure you visit your local dry slope or try to get a day of uplift skiing before attending.