Autumn & Winter Webinars
Winter is on its way, and as the season approaches we’re here to help you get ready with our series of free webinars and online Q&A sessions.
Explore them below and register for any that suit you. These sessions are delivered on Teams and won’t be recorded, but you can keep an eye on our blog for top takeaway tips from each session afterwards, and you’re always welcome to get in touch with any specific questions.
Autumn Night Navigation Webinar
Tuesday 29th October, 19.00
Delivered by Senior Instructor Jon Jones
The clocks are going back and winter is on its way – don’t get caught out! This evening session will cover the essentials for safe and confident night navigation in the hills.
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Avalanche Awareness for Hillwalkers, Mountaineers, & Climbers Q&A
Wednesday 13th November, 19.00
Delivered by Senior Instructor Derek Bain
With winter on the way, now is the ideal time to improve your awareness and understanding of avalanche hazards in anticipation of adventures to come in the season ahead. Whether it’s your first winter in the mountains or your tenth, this session is perfect for hillwalkers, mountaineers, and climbers who want to gain awareness of avalanche hazard and mitigating these risks in the mountains.
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Interpreting the Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) Forecast Webinar
Tuesday 19th November, 19.00
Delivered by Senior Instructor Derek Bain
Once winter arrives, many of us will spend the season checking the Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) forecast to inform the planning and decision making of our winter hill days. Whether you’re new to winter or are looking to develop a more solid understanding of this important information resource, this webinar will help you with interpreting and making the most of the SAIS forecast.
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New to Winter Webinar
Monday 15th November, 19.00
Delivered by Senior Instructor Bill Strachan
Winter holds the potential for great adventures, with memorable days out and unique challenges. Whether this will be your first winter in the mountains or you’re just looking for a refresh, join us for an evening to learn more about planning and enjoying winter in the hills safely and responsibly.
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Winter Mountain Leader Q&A
Tuesday 16th November, 19.00
Delivered by Senior Instructor Bill Strachan
Are you interested in or preparing for the Winter Mountain Leader Award? This session is ideal for holders of the Mountain Leader Award at any stage of their winter journey. If you’ve got questions about whether the winter award is for you, what to expect from the training, or how to prepare for assessment, come along and have them answered!