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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wandering Workshops Splitboard / Ski Touring Weekend
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.
Wandering Workshops Splitboard / Ski Touring Weekend
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.
Wandering Workshops Splitboard / Ski Touring Weekend
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 Tour (up to 5 people) Open for bookings for 2022/23 season
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 one or two day workshops
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.
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/
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
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:
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