For more information or to book these packages, just call us on 01463 220824 or 01463 216124 or alternatively email Osprey Adventures at info@osprey-adventures.com

Introduction to Winter Walking

A 2-day package which provides an introduction to the Scottish hills and teaches some of the basic skills required to ensure a safe outing.  Subjects covered include:

• clothing & equipment
• use of ice axe & crampons
• avalanche awareness
• winter navigation
• emergency procedures

 Arrival is on a Friday evening and the Saturday is spent learning basic skills in the Cairngorms.  Sunday ispent on a walk in (usually) a different Highland area with participants departing at the end of that day.  Extra nights accommodation can be arranged if required.

Cost includes:

• 2 night guest house accommodation (full board) with packed lunches on walking days. 
• 2 walking days
• use of ice axe, crampons & helmet
• full instruction
• transport

Dates for 2008:  18-20 Jan, 1-3 Feb, 29 Feb-2 March (FULL), 14-16 March. 

Price £155 per person based on sharing a twin/double room.  This course can also be run as a bespoke package with prices from £110 per person.

Winter Walking Short Breaks

We've introduced these breaks in response to many requests from people who have come on one of our Ben Nevis or Mountain Biking packages and want to take things a bit further.  These brekas are put together to suit your requirements and normally include 2 walking days although shorter or longer stays are equally possible.

Cost includes:

• 3 nights accommodation (B&B) with packed lunches on walking days. 
• 2 walking days
• use of ice axe, crampons & helmet
• full instruction
• transport including pick-up/drop off at airport or railway station.

Prices (per person);     2nt/1 walking day                                 3nt/2 walking days

1 Person                          £210                                                        £295
2 or more                         £155                                                        £195

Snow-Hole Weekend

Ever fancied spending a couple of days in the winter hills, but instead of going back to the B&B in the evening spending a couple of hours digging your own luxury self-catering apartment?  Spend the evening cooking up a gastronomic boil-in-the-bag delight, followed by a few drams before bed and in the morning set off to bag another peak or two.

This 3-night experience is tailor made for your group and includes the following:

• 2 nights accommodation at Dunhallin (B&B)
• 1 night in self-build accommodation with food.
• 2 walking days
• packed lunches
• use of ice axe, crampons, helmet and snow-hole equipment
• full instruction
• transport

Prices (per person);    

1 Person £295
2 or more    £195

7-Day Winter Hillwalking Packages

If you just want to get out in the hills for a few days, then one of our guest-house packages based in Inverness is the ideal solution. This option provides the opportunity to visit several mountain areas in a single visit to the Highlands.  These are 7-day packages with 5 walking days (normally Wednesday is a rest day) although we can quote for less days if you don't have a week to spare.

Included:

• full-board accommodation.
• opportunity to refresh skills
• use of ice axe, crampons & helmet
• experienced & qualified walk leaders
• transport provided

Dates for 2008:  9-16 Feb, 29 March - 5 April.  Price £395 for 7 days based on 2 sharing a room.

We are occasionally able to run packages outwith the above dates.  Please contact us if you would like to arrange a bespoke walking break for any number of people.