{"id":18632,"date":"2018-10-08T09:36:13","date_gmt":"2018-10-08T09:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walkhighlands.co.uk\/news\/?p=18632"},"modified":"2018-10-08T10:46:45","modified_gmt":"2018-10-08T10:46:45","slug":"winter-safety-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkhighlands.co.uk\/news\/winter-safety-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Safety Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we approach the winter season, both Mountain Aid and Mountaineering Scotland are offering a series of winter mountain safety talks across the country.
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\nThe free Mountain Aid evenings will take place from 12 to 16 November and will be presented by mountain rescue legend Dave \u201cHeavy\u201d Whalley. Heavy\u2019s talks will provide essential safety tips for hillwalkers venturing out into the Scottish mountains during the winter months. From choosing the right boots to interpreting weather and avalanche forecasts. From what to eat\/drink to how to maximise your chances of surviving a rescue incident.<\/p>\n

Mountain Safety Advisor, Heather Morning, will host Mountaineering Scotland’s talks which will take place between 27 November and 13 February 2019. Heather will share her beautiful photography, videos, personal anecdotes and adventures, while discussing essential skills for winter navigation, avalanche awareness, route choice, equipment, mountain weather and much more. These talks cost \u00a35 with profits going to the local mountain rescue team or the Air Ambulance. MRT members will be at many of these evenings to chat about their experiences.<\/p>\n

Mountain Aid talks<\/strong>
\nMonday 12th November, 7.30pm – Dunfermline
\nMonarch Bar, 43 \u2013 47 James Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7QE (Access via stairs – no lift available)
\nHosted by Cioch Hill Walking Club and Fife Out and About<\/p>\n

Tuesday 13th November, 7.30pm – Irvine
\nHarbour Arts Centre, Harbour Street, Irvine, KA12 8PZ
\nHosted by Air na Creaggan Mountaineering Club<\/p>\n

Wednesday 14th November, 8pm – Lanark
\nClydesdale Inn, 15 Bloomgate, Lanark, ML11 9ET
\nHosted by Upperward Mountaineering Club<\/p>\n

Thursday 15th November, 7.30pm – Dundee
\nMethodist Church, 20 West Marketgait, Dundee, DD1 1QR
\nHosted by Ancrum Mountaineering Cub<\/p>\n

Friday 16th November, 7.30pm – Aberdeen
\nGP Hall, Central Building, Hillhead Student Village, Don Street, Aberdeen, AB24 1WU
\nHosted by Aberdeen Wilderness and Expedition Medicine Society<\/p>\n

For details of the Mountain Aid talks see the Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mountaineering Scotland talks<\/strong>
\nTuesday 27th November 2018, 7.30pm – Aberdeen
\nTiso, 1 John Street, Aberdeen AB25 1BT. (Doors open – 7pm.) <\/p>\n

Wednesday 28th November 2018 – Dundee
\nDiscovery Point, Riverside Drive, Dundee DD1 4XA (start time 7.30pm)<\/p>\n

Thursday 29th November 2018, 7.30pm – Inverness
\nTiso, Longman Industrial Estate, Inverness IV1 1SN (Doors open – 7pm.)
\nSupporting Dundonnell & Torridon MRT<\/p>\n

Monday 3rd December 2018, 7pm – Edinburgh
\nCotswold Outdoor Store, 72 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 2NN <\/p>\n

Tuesday 4th December 2018, 7pm \u2013 Glasgow
\nCotswold Outdoor Store, 30 West End Retail Park, 60 Crow Road, Partick, Glasgow G11 7RY
\nSupporting Arrochar MRT<\/p>\n

Wednesday 5th December 2018, 7pm – Stirling
\nCotswold Outdoor Store, Dobbies Garden Centre, Drip Road, Craigforth, Stirling FK9 4UF
\nSupporting Killin MRT<\/p>\n

Thursday 6th December 2018, 7.30pm – Perth
\nTiso, Highland Gateway, Inveralmond roundabout, Perth PH1 3EE (Doors open – 7pm.)
\nSupporting Ochils MRT<\/p>\n

Wednesday 13th February 2019 – Aviemore
\nTiso, Aviemore. <\/p>\n

For more details for the Mountaineering Scotland evenings see the website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As we approach the winter season, both Mountain Aid and Mountaineering Scotland are offering a series of winter mountain safety talks across the country. The free Mountain Aid evenings will take place from 12 to 16 November and will be presented by mountain rescue legend Dave \u201cHeavy\u201d Whalley. Heavy\u2019s talks will provide essential safety tips for hillwalkers venturing out into the Scottish mountains during the winter months. From choosing the right boots to interpreting weather and avalanche forecasts. From what to eat\/drink to how to maximise your chances of surviving a rescue incident. Mountain Safety Advisor, Heather Morning, will host…<\/span> <\/p>\n

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