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Where are we?
What happens on the workshops?
What happens on the 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 workshops?
What happens on the workshops?
What happens on the 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, ski and snowboard coach/instructor 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.
Please email us to book a workshop or course
Wandering Workshops 2023/24, 2 day workshop.
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/
Rental Options
Accommodation information
Accommodation information
If you need to equipment there are a number of options locally and nationally.
Wandering Workshops recommends:
http://www.aviemorebikes.co.uk/
https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/
https://www.ellis-brigham.com/
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: