Itinerary
- Optional: Meet outside London Euston train station and board the Caledonian Sleeper train for an overnight journey to Aviemore (option of having an airplane-style seat, or a bed in a twin room)
- Meet your guide for breakfast when your train arrives in Aviemore at 7:30am, before heading out for a day of journeying through the winter wilderness – learning appropriate techniques in order to stay safe.
- You will hike to the snow/ice line for an introduction to the winter environment, an introduction/revision of ice axe/cramponing skills and the style of mountaineering required for a winter ascent.
- At the end of the day, you will check-in to your accommodation for a warm shower before heading out to a local pub for some hearty food and drinks while discussing other things for consideration when approaching the mountains in a winter environment (e.g. weather forecasting, route planning, avalanche awareness and risk mitigation).
- An early start in order to give you as much time on the mountain as possible. After breakfast you will have another trip briefing and safety discussion before heading out to put all of your new skills to the test as you head to the summit of a local mountain (the specific route we take will depend on group ability and ground/weather conditions).
- You will end the day in an Aviemore pub for dinner with your guide so you can ask any yearning questions you have about hiking in the winter environment.
- Optional: Board the Caledonian Sleeper train at 9pm for a relaxing journey back to London. The train is scheduled arrive at London Euston around 8am on Monday.
| Transport and logistical support in Scotland |
| 1-night accommodation |
| 2-days instruction and guidance by a highly experienced and qualified mountain leader |
| Use of safety equipment (ice axe, crampons and helmet) |
| Optional: Return travel on The Caledonian Sleeper Train between London/Birmingham/Crewe and Aviemore |
| Personal hiking kit |
| Food and drink |
| Personal travel insurance |
| Travel between home and Aviemore (unless that option is chosen) |
Note: The weather and ground conditions will not be known until closer to the date and full winter conditions, whilst expected at this time of year, cannot be guaranteed. The trip will go ahead regardless of conditions (The only exception being if the prevailing weather is too dangerous e.g. Thunderstorms)
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Trip Highlights
- Experience the wonders of hiking in a Winter mountain environment
- Learn the skills required for hiking in the Winter mountains
- Crampons, ice axe and helmet all included in the price
- Highly experienced and qualified winter guide
- All logistics taken care of, so just turn up and enjoy
- Optional: Add to the adventure and travel in style on The Caledonian Sleeper Train
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