Tiso 1391 mountain skills leaflet 2015 v1

INTRODUCTIONThe appeal of the Scottish outdoors is so great that any ambitious adventurer will want to get out there and experience it. Our courses aim to get you started and/or simply develop your knowledge, skill and experience that bit further.

Our range of staff expertise is vast and they are all dedicated professionals with ‘mountains’ of experience who love nothing better than sharing their skills and passion for the outdoors with likeminded people. They care about having the right skills and knowledge for the right trip and that makes all the difference between enjoyment and staying safe. Understanding the Mountains and Oceans need not be difficult but learning the essential outdoor skills necessary for safe route travel in our wilderness areas is an accepted principle we all adopt.

Follow our “geared up for you” blogs (blog.tiso.com) for the very latest in gear testing and adventures!

We are confident our courses will motivate and inspire you, leaving you itching to do more!

See you out there

Stuart Johnston Climbmts team

TIME AND PLACEAll Tiso Outdoor Skills training courses (except Introduction to Ski Mountaineering) consist of 2 days, with an evening session at the nominated Tiso store from 19:00 till 21:00 on day 1 where you will experience a course introduction and interactive skills workshop. The following day we head for the hills to experience a full day’s coaching from one of Stuart’s qualified team of instructors. The Saturday kicks off around 09:00 and finishes at 16:30. We do not provide transportation to and from mountain/ocean venues. You will need to provide your own transport. Arrangements can be made on the Friday evening among course participants. The venue for your course will be decided on the Friday evening based on factors such as mountain weather and suitability for the group.

For dates and venue detail go online: courses.tiso.com or scan the QR code on the cover of this brochure.

OUR INDUSTRY LED EXPERTSFor the 15th year running, Tiso and top instructors at Climbmts have again presented an unbeatable outdoor skills programme of weekend courses. Under the directorship of renowned Mountaineering Instructor Stuart Johnston MIC, co-author of the newly revised Mountain Skills Training Handbook and the Hillwalkers Guide to Mountaineering. Stuart is a regular contributor to Britain’s largest selling outdoor magazine TRAIL.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?Anyone aged 18 years and over, no prior experience is necessary unless stated otherwise. A reasonable level of aerobic fitness is definitely recommended. If you have any disability, special requirements or concern as to the level of fitness required, please do not hesitate to contact us for advice.

PRICEAll courses are £65 per person and have a ratio of 1 instructor to 8 participants, unless stated otherwise. Outdoor Experience Card holders can get 25% OFF all courses.

Our courses make a perfect gift for any outdoor enthusiasts for any occasion. Please ask at your local Tiso customer service desk for a course gift card.

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For more details go online: COURSES.TISO.COM

BOOK NOWBooking is easy. Select the course that suits your needs, find a suitable date at courses.tiso.com and visit the Customer Service desk at one of our participating stores in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Alternatively you can make a telephone booking using a debit or credit card simply by calling the Customer Service desk at the store of your choice, using the details below.

Once booked you will receive a course confirmation leaflet reminding you of date, times, kit & preparation tips before attending your course. To find your nearest Tiso store visit www.tiso.com/uk_shops

VENUES

GLASGOWEDINBURGH

ABERDEEN

PERTH

GLENSHEE SKI RESORT

INVERNESS

TISO ABERDEEN1 John Street, AB25 1BTt: 01224 646 872

TISO EDINBURGH OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE 41 Commercial Street, Leith, EH6 6JD t: 0131 554 0804

TISO GLASGOW OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE Couper Street, Townhead, G4 0DL t: 0141 559 5450

TISO INVERNESS OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE 2 Henderson Road, Longman Estate Inverness IV1 1SN t: 01463 729 171

TISO PERTH OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE1 Highland Gateway, InveralmondPerth, PH1 3EEt: 01738 634 464


OUTDOOR SKILLS TRAINING COURSES

2015

WINTER SKILLS AVALANCHE AWARENESS

WINTER NAVIGATION

INTRODUCTION TO WINTER MOUNTAINEERING

INTRODUCTION TO SKI MOUNTAINEERING

DEC - FEB DEC - FEB

DEC - MAR

MARCH MARCH

You’ll be amazed what we can teach in one day, learn and practice those all essential winter skills for safely journeying through Scotland’s winter mountains.

Our courses concentrate on how to use your equipment, calculate risk and make the right decisions to safely travel in winter conditions.

Our mountain experts will help you to enjoy the Scottish Mountains more confidently and independently & even the most experienced walkers need to stay well practised when it comes to winter mountain safety.

For walkers, climbers, skiers and snowboarders. Don’t get caught out!This course will not scare you… but, give you confidence and guidelines on how to avoid avalanche prone terrain.

The course will cover how to use internationally accepted guidelines and the safety equipment you should consider taking with you. We will unwrap the big three factors: Planning (knowing what the forecast hazards are before setting out), Your Journey (Knowing what to observe and when during your journey) and Key Places During Your Mountain Trip (by the time you reach key places you know what the hazards are but more importantly having confidence making good decisions. The course will cover what is happening beneath the snow pack and the influence of weather on top of the snow pack.

The course is for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts…from beginner to the experienced. All participants will be provided with an Avalanche beacon for the day.

This course will analyse your navigation behaviours and introduce techniques associated with poor weather navigation. Knowing which navigation technique to use and when is our main emphasis, including; understanding the links between navigation technique and its impact on your decision making i.e. route strategy.

We will help build your knowledge and confidence but improve your accuracy and efficiency at the same time. The course also introduces GPS systems including GPS phones, alongside advanced conventional navigation techniques. So if you have already experienced our micro navigation courses then move on to the next level. GPS units are provided but please bring your own if you have one, maps reference sheet number and locations will be given on the Friday evening.

In winter, knowing which navigation skills you need to get there and back again safely is often underestimated. Navigating in winter is a serious business but help is at hand. The most important single mountain skill you need is knowing how to navigate when it matters. Coping with winter white-outs with confidence is a huge challenge for anyone.

This course is completely hands on, utilising maps*. Coaching is delivered by highly confident winter navigators who use these skills on a daily basis.*Maps are not supplied. Sheet numbers will be made known before the event.

Progress from winter walking to mountaineering! Learn the basic but essential rope skills to help you safely tackle difficult and tricky terrain. This course has a definite hands on approach and packs a lot into one day.

Knowing what to do comes with practice and in return builds your confidence and provides a reliable blueprint to always draw from.

This course is led by professional mountaineering instructors, amongst the top in the UK, delivering a constant flow of top tips and handy hints.

This popular day course is designed for individuals aspiring to learn the fundamental skills for off-piste ski travel.

Our goal is to develop safe, self-reliant ski-mountaineers ready to climb and ski locally or in the great ranges of the world.

This course is truly an excellent foundation for any skier seeking independence in the Scottish alpine arena.

Participants should have some on-piste ski experience and be able to ski around comfortably on groomed piste and have an interest in winter walking.

Venues Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Perth.

Venues Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Perth


Venues Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Perth. Venue On location at Glenshee ski resort.Bookings – Tiso Perth Outdoor Experience.

INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAK TOURING

MICRO NAVIGATION

ADVANCED MOUNTAIN NAVIGATION

SCRAMBLING

APR - MAY

JUN - OCT

MAY - AUG

JUN - SEPT

Evening session

• Review of suitable locations around Scotland for introductory sea kayaking

• Weather, tides and currents• Paddle skill menu to be covered on the

Saturday• Personal equipment and safety

equipment• How to keep your kit dry and safe

transportation of equipment

On the water session

• Group safety kit and tips• Launching your boat and dealing

with waves• Paddle skills and techniques• Dealing with changing conditions• Basic navigation techniques• A short sea trip

The art of navigation is all about knowing where you are, where you’re going and how you’re going to get there safely.

Micro navigation techniques will help you get this right and stay on track throughout your journey on the mountain. Knowing which techniques to use and when, is essential for successful navigation. The techniques coached will help you stay out of trouble when the weather gets bad and visibility becomes poor.

This course will provide top quality advice with a hands-on approach. The course will give you a platform of robust mountain navigation skills you can take anywhere on any terrain.

Learn the skills to tackle Scotland’s classic routes

Scrambling is arguably the most exciting exploit in the Scottish mountains.

To do this safely and with confidence requires a steady approach, knowledge and rope skills.

This one day course offers you just that! We will help you understand and acquire the skills and techniques to tackle the challenges of Scotland’s alpine mountains such as the Cuillin ridge and Glencoe’s Aonach Eagach.




Venues Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth.

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