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Wandering Workshops is on a mission to make the outdoor and action sports space accessible to more people. We provide a safe space for under-represented groups to join in. We believe the outdoors is for everyone, and we all have the right to enjoy the wellbeing it offers. 

SPLITBOARD AND SKI TOURING Workshops 2025

Wandering on snow is back for our fourth season!

Come snow or shine, we have managed to run successful adventures the past three seasons, and now we are back for our fourth. 


Over the course of the weekend, you’ll learn the basics of route planning, navigation and safety in the outdoors, while discovering some beautiful views in the Cairngorms National Park.


Our workshops are aimed at those who can ski or snowboard already but want to take it into the backcountry and have a new experience. The routes are not technical, however good general fitness is required. 


We also offer private backcountry ski and splitboard adventure days guided by our very own Snowsport Mountain Leader and BASI ISTD Lesley McKenna and bespoke adventure, creativity and mindfulness experiences crafted to suit your needs, from corporate team building to friendly fun and adventure days out. 


You can sign up now for our January or February weekend workshop dates or email us to note interest in the March or April courses and we will let you know when we have dates confirmed. 


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Where are we?

What happens on the weekend workshops?

What happens on the weekend workshops?

Wandering Workshops is based in Aviemore, in the Cairngorms National Park. 

Our outdoor sports adventure workshops are aimed at making the outdoor action sport space more accessible. The workshops are designed by women and lead by women where possible but are open to everyone.

The snow sports workshops are aimed at people with intermediate 

Wandering Workshops is based in Aviemore, in the Cairngorms National Park. 

Our outdoor sports adventure workshops are aimed at making the outdoor action sport space more accessible. The workshops are designed by women and lead by women where possible but are open to everyone.

The snow sports workshops are aimed at people with intermediate level skills and for the summer workshops, a good general fitness and passion for outdoor sports is required.

What happens on the weekend workshops?

What happens on the weekend workshops?

What happens on the weekend workshops?

Over the days, the group will learn the basics of route planning, navigation and safety in the outdoors, be part of the adventure planning process and experience two different adventure routes. Photography coaching happens throughout the workshops plus yoga, meditation and sense-making sessions are offered daily. A shared meaning-making a

Over the days, the group will learn the basics of route planning, navigation and safety in the outdoors, be part of the adventure planning process and experience two different adventure routes. Photography coaching happens throughout the workshops plus yoga, meditation and sense-making sessions are offered daily. A shared meaning-making and storytelling session will bring the workshop to a close on the final evening.

Who are we?

What do we hope you get from it?

What do we hope you get from it?

Your hosts will be three times Olympian snowboarder, SSS/BASI ISTD ski and snowboard coach/instructor/snowsportML and yoga teacher, Lesley McKenna and professional photographer, and outdoor sports journalist, Hannah Bailey. Hannah and Lesley are joined by partner guides for each sport offered.

What do we hope you get from it?

What do we hope you get from it?

What do we hope you get from it?

Through expert coaching both in the sports and in photography and story/meaning-making, each person will create a memorable visual tale of their adventure and shared experiences. The insights gained through collaborative, embodied connection in the awe-inspring natural environment have the potential to be life changing in a very positive way.

WINTER Workshops 2023/2024

January 25th & 26th 2025

Wandering Workshops Splitboard / Ski Touring Weekend

Workshop fee

£275

Fee includes instruction and tour leading, photography coaching, narrative and meaning-making coaching. Fee does not include accommodation or equipment rental.


Please email hello@wanderingworkshops.com to book a spot on this course.



February 22nd & 23rd 2025

Wandering Workshops Splitboard / Ski Touring Weekend

Workshop fee

£275

Fee includes instruction and tour leading, photography coaching, narrative and meaning-making coaching. Fee does not include accommodation or equipment rental.


Please email hello@wanderingworkshops.com to book a spot on this course.


March & April 2025 - DATES TO BE CONFIRMED

Wandering Workshops Splitboard / Ski Touring Weekend

Workshop fee

£275

Fee includes instruction and tour leading, photography coaching, narrative and meaning-making coaching. Fee does not include accommodation or equipment rental.


Please email to enquire about booking onto these workshops - hello@wanderingworkshops.com


Wandering one day private splitboard/ski tour

Wandering One Day Tour (up to 5 people) Open for bookings for 2022/23 season

Wandering Day Tour - private booking. Price from

£450

Fee includes on snow instruction and tour leading, with a focus on personal meaning making and shared adventure. The tour level will be planned to accommodate the level of the group and the option to include an evening yoga and mindfulness session is available.

Please email to enquire about this option.


Wandering Workshops bespoke adventure and creativity sessions

Wandering Workshops bespoke one or two day workshops

Wandering Workshops bespoke Workshop - price on demand

on demand

Wandering Workshops can create a unique and bespoke adventure for you. Choose from splitboarding or ski touring, mountain biking, walking, story telling, yoga and breathwork, creativity and mindfulness, personal development and life coaching, sewing and dress-making, life drawing and photography to build your very own wandering workshop. get in touch for more info!

Workshop members are required to have their own touring equipment including a splitboard/ski touring set up,including crampons, suitable touring backpack and clothing, and avalanche safety equipment in the form of an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe. Equipment can be hired locally. For a list of rental options please see the section on further info.

Please email us to book a workshop or course

Wandering Workshops 2023/24, 2 day workshop.

£275.00
Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card


Local Equipment and Accommodation Information

Accommodation information

Accommodation information

Accommodation information

There are many options in and around Aviemore for accommodation from B&B guest houses, to self catering or hotel options.  Wandering Workshops recommends::

https://www.ravenscraighouse.co.uk/

https://www.cairngormguesthouse.com/

https://www.aviemore-bunkhouse.com/

Rental Options

Accommodation information

Accommodation information

If you need to equipment there are a number of options locally.

Wandering Workshops recommends:

Splitboard Rental:

https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/

Ski Touring Rental:

https://www.ellis-brigham.com/


Avalanche safety equipment:

https://www.mountainsports.co.uk






Avalanche Safety Courses

Accommodation information

Avalanche Safety Courses

Wandering Workshops include a basic introduction in to avalanche awareness and safety, including how to use the avalanche safety gear. But we recommend further training in this area through:

https://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/

https://www.british-backcountry.co.uk/

https://www.glenmorelodge.org.uk/

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