Members of the Team were away last weekend doing Winter Training in the Cairngorms. This was the first time since 2020 that the Team has been able to undertake this experience and it did not disappoint! Utilising four experienced instructors we were able to cover so much more than we ever could in a normal training session. The mountain environment of the Northern Corries of the Cairngorms provided an ideal place to look at our winter decision making and movement skills as well winter anchors and ropework.
Members were able to put this all into practice by climbing some of the gullies and mixed winter ground under the supervision of our instructors. As mountain rescuers we often operate in miserable, cold, dark, and wet conditions so we can sometimes forget the love and beauty of our mountains, as well the positive impact they can have. The weather and experienced instructors really helped in making an amazing couple of days and everyone who attended would agree that they learnt something new or came away with learning points for the team.
We would to thank the instructors Mark and guides for first class tuition and Carrbridge Hotel for the excellent hospitality .
