Awarding Body

Mountain Training

Scheme

Winter Mountain Leader

Course

Assessment

Type

Assessment

Award Description

This qualification trains and assesses candidates in the skills required to lead walking groups in winter conditions in the mountains. The use of crampons and axes is covered in the scheme. It builds on the skills acquired in the Mountain Leader qualification, which candidates must hold to access the Winter Mountain Leader scheme.

We are Scotland’s National Outdoor Training Centre located in the heart of Cairngorms National Park. Learn, develop or qualify in an adventure sport of your choice. Our goal is to inspire adventure by teaching beginners, coaching intermediate/advanced and delivering training and assessment courses for leaders and instructors. Our role is as a national resource to the outdoor industry and community. Whether you are an individual, company, freelancer or official body, we are here for you. All transportation on the course, centre facilities & any equipment you borrow are also part all packages.

The assessment can be booked online via our website or by phoning our bookings team on 01479 861256.

Start

09/03/2026 09:00

End

13/03/2026 17:00

Total Days

5

Maximum Bookings

8

Venue

Glenmore Lodge

Town

Aviemore

County

or

Postcode

PH22 1QZ

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

57.17000

Longitude

-3.69000

Name

Glenmore Lodge - Scotland's National Mountain Centre

Phone

01479861256

Website

Booking/Details

Email