Scottish Steeps
Two day courses developing the skills needed to move onto steeper terrain.
Please note that when the weather or snow conditions are not good enough for a quality day to be had we will offer you an alternative date or refund. Please make sure any travel or accomadation you have booked is refundable.
Skills for Steeps (Intermediate)
What is it?
The course introduces both the skiing skills and mountaineering skills needed to safely tackle more challenging terrain. The content includes mountaineering skills such as using crampons and ice axe, ropework and skiing technique for steeper slopes.
Who is it for?
This course is aimed at ski tourers who have attending a minimum of 5 ski tours, are happy descending black runs and off piste, and are now looking to access steeper terrain. A good level of fitness is required. You should be conmfortable skiing on slopes of around 35degrees. You should have your own avalanche safety equipment and know how to use it.
Steeps & Gully Skiing (Advanced)
What is it?
Two days of seeking out the best steeps & gully skiing available.
Who’s it for?
Experienced ski tourers who are happy skiing slopes of around 45 degrees in grippy snow. You also need to have your own ice axe and crampons and know how to use them. For this course you also need to have your own ski touring, ice axe and crampons and avalanche safety equipment. A very high level of fitness is required.
You should have completed our Skills for Steeps course before attending, or a winter skills course covering similar content.