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  • Scottish Winter Trip Cairgorms, Scotland Sunday 16-02-2025 - 09:00 until Wednesday 19-02-2025 - 21:00

Scottish Winter Trip

Scottish Winter Trip

UBMC is heading to Scotland this February for some winter fun! We will be staying in the Cairngorms for two days of winter skills guiding, leaving bristol on the 16th Feb and coming back on the 19th Feb. This falls nicely into the February reading week so you shouldn't have to miss and lectures.

The trip will cost £160 covering all of the below:

  • Accomodation
  • Transport
  • Rental of ice axe, crampon and helmet
  • Two days of winter skills guidance

The winter skills course doesn't need any previous experience; we will be learning how to effectively use ice axes, crampons and mountain boots; steep ground techniques; what kit to carry; and how to plan a winter day in the mountains, as well as avalanche awareness.

The accomodation will be in the lovely Glenbeg Bunkhouse, featuring a large self catering kitchen and living space.

Info for drivers

We will be driving from Bristols to the Caringorms, leaving on the morning of the 16th. Each car will have another driver who the club will pay to be temporarily insured, letting the long drive be split between two people. We estimate that you will be reimbursed around £350, for estimated fuel costs of around £200, so you should be fairly compensated for the use of your car on this long drive.

Kit List!

As mentioned the guides provide rental of ice axes, crampons and helmets, but you will still need appropriate clothing for the scottish winter:

  • Baselayer (top & bottom)
  • Fleece top
  • Insulated jacket
  • Good quality water proof jacket & trousers
  • Thick/ski socks
  • Hat, gloves, buff
  • Goggles/sunglasses
  • Headtorch
  • ~30L rucksack
  • B2 boots

Don't worry if you dont have all of this! All of the gear on this list can be rented for some additional cost, which will be organised after the number of participants is confirmed. (If you want your own, Vinted, Ebay or Marketplace are great for high quality used equipment).

If you already have winter skills

If you have experience winter walking/climbing and want to come along - we have more space in the accomodation than we can take on the course. After the number of people on the course is confirmed we will be releasing tickets just for transport/accomodation so you can come and have your own adventures. If want to arrange your own guiding for winter climbing this is a great opportunity, talk to Krisz for more info.

Contact Krisz () or Kieran (ha21110) for any questions!

Venue/Timing

Venue : Cairgorms, Scotland

Type: Society Events, Sports Club Events, Travel or Trips

Start Date: Sunday 16-02-2025 - 09:00

End date: Wednesday 19-02-2025 - 21:00

Location

Contact Details

Kieran McCarthy

ha21110@bristol.ac.uk

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