{"id":29091,"date":"2025-12-01T06:16:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T06:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walkhighlands.co.uk\/news\/?p=29091"},"modified":"2025-12-01T09:45:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T09:45:21","slug":"heading-to-the-hills-remember-to-thinkwinter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkhighlands.co.uk\/news\/heading-to-the-hills-remember-to-thinkwinter\/","title":{"rendered":"Heading to the hills? Remember to ThinkWINTER!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 2025 ThinkWINTER campaign focusses on planning and preparation as the key to enjoying Scotland\u2019s hills and mountains this winter.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As winter returns to Scotland\u2019s majestic mountains, mountain safety organisations have launched the annual joint ThinkWINTER campaign, reminding outdoor enthusiasts that mountain conditions can change rapidly \u2014 and planning and preparation is key to having winter adventures and coming home safe.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hillwalking in Scottish winter. Credit: Max Hunter, Mountaineering Scotland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Whether you’re hiking, climbing, running, mountain biking or ski touring, ThinkWINTER encourages everyone heading into the hills to check the mountain weather and avalanche forecasts, have appropriate clothing and footwear, carry the necessary equipment, and ensure they have the skills and experience to cope with what can be very variable winter conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWinter in the Scottish mountains is breathtaking, but it can also be very challenging and demands respect,\u201d said Ross Cadie, Senior Mountain Safety Advisor at Mountaineering Scotland. \u201cWe want people to enjoy winter in the outdoors safely and responsibly. ThinkWINTER is about inspiring adventure while encouraging planning and preparation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mike Reading, Senior Operational Meteorologist at the Met Office, reinforces this message: \u201cWeather conditions in the mountains can change rapidly, sometimes within minutes, and vary dramatically from the glen to the higher slopes and summits. Checking the mountain forecast before you set off can make all the difference between a safe, enjoyable outing and a potentially dangerous situation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ThinkWINTER campaign is a collaboration between some of Scotland\u2019s key mountain safety and outdoor sports organisations which form the Mountain Safety Group for Scotland. The winter-long campaign includes information, guidance, safety tips, and real-life stories to help people make informed decisions before heading out into the hills this winter. Visit the campaign landing page to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay safe. Stay smart. ThinkWINTER.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The 2025 ThinkWINTER campaign focusses on planning and preparation as the key to enjoying Scotland\u2019s hills and mountains this winter. As winter returns to Scotland\u2019s majestic mountains, mountain safety organisations have launched the annual joint ThinkWINTER campaign, reminding outdoor enthusiasts that mountain conditions can change rapidly \u2014 and planning and preparation is key to having winter adventures and coming home safe. Whether you’re hiking, climbing, running, mountain biking or ski touring, ThinkWINTER encourages everyone heading into the hills to check the mountain weather and avalanche forecasts, have appropriate clothing and footwear, carry the necessary equipment, and ensure they have the…<\/span> <\/p>\n

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