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Shared adventures for the wellbeing of all.

Shared adventures for the wellbeing of all.Shared adventures for the wellbeing of all.Shared adventures for the wellbeing of all.


     


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Shared adventures for the wellbeing of all.

Shared adventures for the wellbeing of all.Shared adventures for the wellbeing of all.Shared adventures for the wellbeing of all.


     


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Workshops | Collaborations | Training

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. 

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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. Our partner MTB guide for 2022 is Fiona Finnie from Elevate Mtn Biking.

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

January 21st and 22nd 2023

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 book a spot on this course.


January 25,26,27th, 2023

Snowsport Scotland Sidecountry Leader Training

Workshop fee

£280

Fee includes training for the Snowsport Scotland Sidecountry Leader qualification, the first level in the off-piste snowsports leader pathway. 

https://snowsportscotland.org/courses-qualifications/

Fee does not include accommodation or equipment rental. 

Please email to book a spot on this course.


January 30th

Snowsport Scotland Sidecountry Backcountry Skills courses (1 day course)

Workshop fee

£75

Snowsport Scotland Backcountry and Off Piste one day skills courses. 

1. Backcountry Essentials

2. Avalanche Awareness and Avoidance

https://snowsportscotland.org/courses-qualifications/

These courses can be used to count for Snowsport Scotland CPD. Please email with a note of interest if you would like to know more. Dates will follow soon.

Fee does not include accommodation or equipment rental. 



February 20th

Snowsport Scotland Backcountry Skills courses (1 day course)

Workshop fee

£75

Snowsport Scotland Backcountry and Off Piste one day skills courses. 

1. Backcountry Essentials

2. Avalanche Awareness and Avoidance

https://snowsportscotland.org/courses-qualifications/

These courses can be used to count for Snowsport Scotland CPD. Please email with a note of interest if you would like to know more. Dates will follow soon.

Fee does not include accommodation or equipment rental. 



February 25th and 26th 2023

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 book a spot on this course.


March 20th 2023 - one day workshop

Wandering Workshops Splitboard / Ski Touring Weekend

Workshop fee

£150

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

Please email to book a spot on this course.


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 Winter 2023, 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 and nationally.

Wandering Workshops recommends:

https://backcountry.scot/

https://ridescotland.com/

https://www.bothybikes.co.uk/

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:

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

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

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

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