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Days out in the Scottish hills can be arranged anytime.

Beyond the Edge are only running courses for groups and individuals this year and are not advertising 'open ' courses. However, instructors will be in the hopefully frozen North throughout the winter months, so if you are interested please contact the office (email)

Prices start from £135.00 per day for individual instruction.

Sample Programmes

Winter Mountain Skills. A Weekend Training Course - Based In Scotland

An introduction to the skills and techniques necessary for safe enjoyment of the mountains in winter. Below is a proposed programme, the sequence of events is open to change and revision according to the weather, conditions in the mountains and client ability or any other unforeseen circumstances. A reasonable level of fitness is required for this course.

Fri        Evening – Introduction and Equipment check

Sat       A full day out looking at the skills required for safe movement over snow and ice.

Evening Lecture - Weather and Avalanche Forecasts 

Sun      Another full day out building on the skills of Saturday

Ratio   1 to 6

Winter Mountain Skills. A 5-Day Training Course - Based In Scotland

To introduce you to the skills and techniques necessary for safe mountain winter enjoyment. Below is a proposed programme, the sequence of events is open to change and revision according to the weather, conditions in the mountains and client ability or any other unforeseen circumstances. The exact programme will be modified to meet the needs of our clients. A reasonable level of fitness is required in order to get the most from this course

Sun      Evening – Introduction and Equipment check

Mon    A full day out looking at the skills required for safe movement over snow and ice

Tue     Another full day out building on the skills of day 1

Wed    The skills required for ascending and descending steeper ground

Thu     Option Day – group can choose a classic mountain walk or a gully climb where further skills will be taught.

Fri      Consolidation Day – a full day out on the mountain using skills learnt during the week.

Evening lectures / discussions may include 

Ratio   1 to 6

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