A practical two-day course designed to prepare you for your first alpine mountaineering trip. Whether you're heading to Chamonix, Switzerland, or just starting to think about the Alps, this course builds essential skills, sharpens your mountain sense, and gives you time with experienced IFMGA guides who can help you plan and prepare. Set in the Northern Cairngorms, we’ll cover alpine ropework, crevasse rescue, movement in mixed terrain, and expedition planning. You’ll gain confidence, clarity, and a stronger foundation for future alpine adventures.