When is this event?
After spending more than thirty years apart, Steve Mason meets up with two friends, living in different countries, to ride their motorcycles from Argentina to Alaska. He asked for an adventure and the universe delivered!
Steve is a retired IT manager living with his wife Amber in Lenzie, Scotland. He has four adult children and is a grandfather of one. Steve has been passionate about motorcycles and travel since his teens and has completed several big trips. Steve has written three books about his adventures namely “Ride to the Midnight Sun”, “Llamas, Bananas and Bears” and “Once around the Block”.
You will be able to post questions during the Talk so we can have a Q & A at the end. The Talk will remain available to view on our channel – so if you can’t make the live event you can view it later.
One not to miss!
Once again this online Boat Talk will be free to watch, but we welcome donations to the Hall which we use to support the Talks and our speakers 😊 Click here to donate: https://bit.ly/3nBxrI8
Huw Oliver and Annie Le share stories and pictures of winter bike travels in Scotland and further afield. Biking from the sub-arctic plateau of the Cairngorms to the tundra of Lapland and the interior of Iceland. They look at the realities of camping at minus 30c and the gear needed, but most of all the motivation and memories that make travelling in the cold so compelling.
You will be able to post questions during the Talk so we can have a Q & A at the end. The Talk will remain available to view on our channel – so if you can’t make the live event you can view it later.
Hugh and Annie are outdoor educators, based in Strathspey, when not living out of their vans. They caught the bug for human powered transport in their separate ways and since then have made a habit of making bike and packraft trips to the places that inspire them. Both are happiest in a tent somewhere peaceful, sharing the last tea bag and making plans for the next place on the map that caught their eye!
One not to miss!
Once again this online Boat Talk will be free to watch, but we welcome donations to the Hall which we use to support the Talks and our speakers 😊 Click here to donate: https://bit.ly/3nBxrI8
Day 1
Meet at 10am at the Auchallater carpark or Glenshee Ski Centre – final location to be determined in the lead up to the course, depending on weather and conditions.
On the journey out to the training area we will talk about the ground, clues to snow movement, identifying risk areas, snow laden slopes, terrain traps etc.
You will also discuss navigation techniques, how the conditions underfoot can affect speed, tips on low visibility and avoiding risk.
Depending on the ground conditions you will start the training on the way to the training area, using boots as a tool, self-arrest without an axe etc. It might also be suitable to fit crampons and walk with an axe to the training area.
At the training area we will cover:
Walking using crampons up and down hill
Walking with an axe and stowing an axe when not in use
Step cutting and the suitability of each type
Ice axe arrests
Shelters, building the various types and the benefits of shovels
Benefit of transceivers and companion rescue
Day 2
Some of the topics above will be covered or recapped on day 2 which will be more of a mountain journey. Day 2 will consolidate the learning, you will plan a safe route into the hills, each taking turns practicing your winter navigation..
You should have good summer hill walking experience before attending this course. You will also need boots capable of taking a crampon. We can loan you an ice axe.
Snow conditions and weather on the day will dictate how the training is managed.
Contact us for more information.
Participation form and kit guide will be sent on booking.
Terms and conditions apply.
Day 1
Meet at 9am in the parking area by the tennis club at Inverdruie to check kit and crampon fitting before moving to the Cairngorm Mountain Ski Centre car park and out onto the hills for the rest of the day.
We recommend staying in Aviemore the night before too, especially if you’re coming up the A9 over Drumochter.
On the journey out to the training area your instructor will talk about the ground, clues to snow movement, identifying risk areas, snow laden slopes, terrain traps etc.
You will also discuss navigation techniques, how the conditions underfoot can affect speed, tips on low visibility and avoiding risk.
Depending on the ground conditions you will start the training on the way to the training area, using boots as a tool, self-arrest without an axe etc. It might also be suitable to fit crampons and walk with an axe to the training area.
At the training area we will cover:
Walking using crampons up and down hill
Walking with an axe and stowing an axe when not in use
Step cutting and the suitability of each type
Ice axe arrests
Shelters, building the various types and the benefits of shovels
Benefit of transceivers and companion rescue
Day 2
Some of the topics above will be covered or recapped on day 2 which will be more of a mountain journey. Day 2 will consolidate the learning, you will plan a safe route into the hills, each taking turns practicing your winter navigation.
You should have good summer hill walking experience before attending this course.
You will need boots capable of taking a crampon.
Snow conditions and weather on the day will dictate how the training is managed.
Participation form, kit guide and discount code will be sent on booking.
Contact us for any more information.
Art and Craft work from the Artist, Photograper and Craft Maker members of the Society of Badenoch and Strathspey Artists. Original Paintings, prints, photographs, cards and a wide range of locally made craftwork including jewellery, textile craft, harris tweed craftwork, knitwear and more….
Join us for your very own private show around our beautiful venue to envisage what your special day could be at Macdonald Aviemore Resort.
Our Wedding Week runs from Saturday 23 January – Sunday 31st January. Just book a private tour with us, and we’ll take care of the rest!
With cosy log fires in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, enjoy a traditional three-course Christmas Day Lunch with your family and loved ones at The Boat Country Inn.
To make sure their day is extra special, every child will have a gift from Santa on the day too!
On the day there will be pipers to welcome you and crackers on the table.
Please advise at time of booking what time you’d like to dine at and your child age for Santa research purposes…
- First seating at 1.30pm
- Second seating at 4pm
Please arrive in time to eat! You’re very welcome to enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the bar.
To book your Christmas Day Lunch at the Boat Country Inn we ask for 25% non – refundable deposit upon reservation with the final 75% balance made by 1st December 2020
We will email you early December to take the pre – orders for your group.
Celebrate the joy of Christmas Day with a special Festive Lunch of traditional, seasonal dishes served in the comfort of the Keiller Lounge.
Featuring
- Three-Course Dining Experience
- Coffee and Golden Mince Pies to Finish
- £60 per adult / £30 for children 12 and under
Reservations are required and taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Book your table while space is available.
Terms & Conditions
Prices are based on a food only package. All reservations are to be fully prepaid at the time of booking. A full refund will be issued if services are suspended due to advice from the Scottish Government. The maximum table size available in line with current Scottish Government guidelines is 6 guests from up to 2 households (excluding children under 12).
Join us for a magical 2 night break with a visit to Santa in his grotto, meeting a real reindeer herd and so much more. Don’t miss out.
Make some magical memories with your little and loved ones this Christmas and enjoy a beautiful afternoon tea with special treat for the kids!
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