Scottish Meets
We are delighted to be able to publish the calendar for the coming season and are looking forward to some good skiing and camaraderie.
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If you’re not a member and would like to go on one of our tours or meets, please apply for membership. Membership includes liability insurance for club activities and affiliation to Mountaineering Scotland. Find out how to join us here: Join Us
If you have ideas for meets or training for next season or any general inquiries about meets contact Scottish Secretary on scotsec@eagleskiclub.org.uk
Safer ski touring
All participants on Scottish meets are responsible for ensuring that they are adequately equipped and experienced to take responsibility for themselves in the mountain environment. This should include adequate clothing, emergency equipment, transceiver, shovel and probe (as required by the conditions). In addition they should familiarise themselves with the forecast weather and avalanche conditions and plan their outings accordingly.
Unguided meets operate on the basis of "participative leadership". This involves self-responsibility in risk management, a collaborative ethos of consensus-building, good group communication, teamwork and working together. All participants are encouraged to play an active role in the team by working together, communicating with others and helping to build consensus around team objectives and conditions. Exercising a duty of care to others in the group and to other ski tourers at a level commensurate with your own current skill and experience level is also important.
Participants should familiarise themselves with the Leading Meets in Scotland guidance. In addition, the group might wish to use the Scottish Route Card, to leave an external contact, details of intended route plus the names and "In Case of Emergency" contact details of the participants.
| Dates | Title | Organiser | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to | WhatsApp Group for Scottish Ski Touring | Emilia Crichton | Available | The only social media you need in Scotland when there's snow to be skied - connected to the best network of ski tourers. |
| to | 2 day Winter Mountaineering Skills For Ski Tourers | Hannah Burrows-Smith IFMGA | Available | Winter mountaineering skills training for ski-tourers who would like to progress into ski-mountaineering. A weekend course run in the northern Cairngorms. |
| to | Milehouse Cottage meet | Anne-Marie Nuttall | Full | *Now full but get in touch to be added to the waiting list* This fantastic hut is in Glenfeshie and owned by the Ladies Scottish Climbing Club. Glen Feshie is one of the best bases for early season ski touring and everything outdoors all year. |
| to | 2 day Winter Mountaineering Skills For Ski Tourers | Hannah Burrows-Smith IFMGA | Available | Winter mountaineering skills training for ski-tourers who would like to progress into ski-mountaineering. A weekend course run in the northern Cairngorms. |
| to | Strawberry Cottage - upper Glen Affric - long weekend 3 nights, possibly extendable! | Angus Armstrong | Available | Strawberry Cottage is in Glen Carron on the West end of Loch Affric. A great remote location in the Northern Highlands. Lots to do around there - with 16 munros nearby. |
| to | 2 day Winter Mountaineering Skills For Ski Tourers | Hannah Burrows-Smith IFMGA | Available | Winter mountaineering skills training for ski-tourers who would like to progress into ski-mountaineering. A weekend course run in the northern Cairngorms. |
| to | Young Members Meet | Ayomide Oiumade | Available | A special weekend meet in the Glen Feshie area for younger members. Numerous options for ski tours of all levels - and lots to do if the weather isn't great either! And maybe the best opportunity to get to know other members. |
| to | Scottish Dinner meet | Tim Winther | Available | Scottish Dinner meets are legendary - great craic, tall stories, fine food - and, yes, even great ski touring. We're running it a few weeks later than recent years - giving even more chance of good snow and longer days. The Balavil hotel is very flexible - but early booking is still recommended. |
| to | Muir Cottage meet | Andrew Came | Available | Muir Cottage is in Inverey - up the river Dee from Braemar. Really well located in the heart of the Cairngorms with loads of potential for ski touring - and all mountain sports. Book early. |