{"id":2643,"date":"2025-10-14T13:48:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/?p=2643"},"modified":"2025-10-14T14:01:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T13:01:05","slug":"2-days-in-the-cairngorms-with-rab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/2025\/10\/14\/2-days-in-the-cairngorms-with-rab\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Days in the Cairngorms with RAB"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

4 adventurous members of the Taunton Leisure team were lucky enough to be invited to Glenmore Lodge to participate in winter skills and mountaineering courses while putting RAB products to the ultimate test!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a rare treat to jet off to the Cairngorms for four days of winter skills and mountaineering, all while putting some of RAB’s fantastic gear to the test. Our gracious hosts for this unforgettable journey were Glenmore Lodge, a renowned training centre nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms, providing the ideal setting for incredible adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main objective of our trip? To delve deeper into RAB’s offerings and understand their products firsthand. This entailed rigorous field testing and insightful seminars led by RAB and Gore-Tex experts, unveiling the latest in outdoor technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winter Skills Team <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Winter Mountaineering Team <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, the Cairngorms delivered the perfect winter conditions we had hoped for. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by a fresh blanket of snow, a delightful surprise considering our concerns about the timing of the trip. Luck was on our side, as the week prior had witnessed a significant melt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, as our departure day approached, we observed the gradual melting of the snow once again, serving as a reminder that these perfect winter conditions had seemingly materialized solely to enhance our trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Final Day <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Day 1 with RAB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On our first day in the mountains, we met up with the RAB representative who provided us with essential gear for the tough conditions: the Latok Mountain Waterproof Jacket<\/a>, Latok Waterproof Trousers<\/a>, Xenair Alpine Insulated Jacket<\/a>, and the Cresta GTX Gloves<\/a>. With temperatures at -15\u00b0C and winds gusting at 60mph, this gear was crucial for our safety and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Afterward, we split into two groups. Group 1 focused on learning winter skills, while Group 2 tackled more advanced techniques in winter mountaineering. With guidance from RAB and Glenmore Lodge instructors, each group got briefed on the day’s activities and what gear to bring along<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter Skills <\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Our winter skills group embarked on a circular hike taking them up to 1200m. While completing this walk the team also honed their abilities in using a walking ice axe, attaching crampons, and navigating winter terrain. Despite braving severe weather conditions and encountering more exposure than the Winter Mountaineering team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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