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BRITISHBACKCOUNTRY

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British Backcountry offer ski touring and backcountry skills courses in the Scottish Highlands. Our mission is to introduce people to a more sustainable alternative to travelling abroad for snowsports, and to help participants become independent in the mountains.

British Backcountry is a partnership run by Gavin Carruthers and Blair Aitken. Both are BASI 4 Instructors, GTC registered Teachers and Mountain Leaders.

 

Ski Touring Courses in Scotland

Scotland offers some remarkable ski touring opportunities. It takes patience, preparation, flexibility and an open mind; but when it is good it can be as good as anywhere. Backcountry skiing in Scotland allows you to see the Munros at their finest without the frustrations of winter walking. We love the sensation of gliding across the ever changing snow surface that has been moved and shaped by the wind. The views can be enormous - instead of the vertical walls of rock that rise up in front of you in the Alpes, the Highland summits offer vantage points over hills, lochs and glens.

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