Ski Touring Retreat
Cairngorms National Park
Scotland
5th-8th February 2027
Explore the rugged backcountry of the Cairngorms National Park on our exclusive 3 day ski touring retreat
We are so excited to be hosting our first ever ski-touring retreat at the Dell of Abernethy and to showcase all/everything that Scottish backcountry skiing has to offer!
You can expect 3 days of guided ski-touring in the Cairngorm mountains exploring the best snow and slopes the area has to offer. On snow learning is complemented by evening sessions on avalanche awareness, navigation for skiing and equipment choices.
This retreat is designed to equip competent skiers and hill goers with the skills and knowledge to start ski touring in Scotland or as preparation for trips to the Alps.
What’s Included
- 3 nights accommodation at The Dell of Abernethy – a selection of different rooms available
- 3 meals a day cooked by our lovely retreat chef Pauline
- Drinks & snacks
- 3 days of guided ski-touring
- Avalanche companion rescue
- Assessing avalanche terrain
- Tactics and technique for skiing off-piste and ski touring
- Navigation, map reading and route choices for ski touring
- Decision making in the mountain environment
- Equipment and gear advice
- Guidance on your skills and skiing development
- Travel from the Dell to start of ski tour and back each day
- Guided stretch and recovery sessions
Accomodation Options
- Private Queen Room £875pp
- Private Double Room £950pp
- Private King Room £1,050pp
Retreat Activities
- 3 days of guided backcountry ski touring in the Cairngorms National Park
- Theory sessions covering navigation skills, avalanche safety and route planning
- Post-ski stretch and recovery sessions
- Optional massage treatments available at an additional cost
KIT REQUIREMENTS
If you need to hire any kit on this list please get in touch and we can help. Equally if you plan to purchase anything for the retreat or future trips we are happy to give advice.
*Please Note*
We recommend previous off-piste skiing experience and an intermediate level of fitness to make the most of this retreat!
Retreat Pre-Requisites
These are meant as a guide and we encourage you to get in touch for a chat if you are at all unsure about your ski ability or experience. We can also offer one to one preparation days before the retreat to get you up to scratch.
We ask that you are capable of skiing all types of resort runs, comfortable on blues and reds and able to at least sideslip and traverse through harder black runs. Don’t worry if you don’t always look your best on the harder runs and falling is absolutely fine.
Some experience of skiing on variable off-piste snow is advisable.
Ideally you will have some touring experience and have started to acquire some of the necessary kit, however if you are a competent skier and hill goer and are new to ski touring get in touch and we will discuss whether this retreat is suitable.
If you need to hire any kit we are happy to help out.
Accommodation – The Dell of Abernethy
This retreat is hosted at The Dell of Abernethy, a beautiful collection of boutique cottages and lodges nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. After a big day on the mountain, the Dell is the perfect place to unwind with its cosy interiors, crackling wood-burning stoves, and tranquil woodland surroundings. Guests can choose from a range of accommodation options to suit their preferences, including shared twin rooms or private queen, double, and king rooms. Each cottage features shared bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, comfortable living spaces, and inviting communal areas, creating the perfect environment to relax, connect with fellow guests, and make yourself at home throughout the retreat.
Meet The Team
Kim and Alex met in Verbier, Switzerland while working as ski instructors and have collectively spent over 20 winters working and exploring the European Alps. Both are qualified in the Swiss and British systems and have experience leading ski groups both on and off the piste.
Since returning to the UK full time in 2021 Kim has been running fitness and yoga retreats in Scotland and Portugal while Alex runs a small organic farm with his brother and leads groups ski touring in Scotland in the winter.
