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Events, competitions & news

We work with leading organisations to build your skills and confidence. Demo days, athlete-led workshops, and on-the-hill courses are all part of the remit, helping to prepare you physically and mentally for the adventures that await outdoors.

In-store events

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31 January, Keswick store

Adventure Film Evening

Join our team in Keswick for our very first Adventure Film Evening. Showcasing local films plus an exclusive screening of new film - Masa: 居場所 (The Place Where I Am).

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6 - 8 February, Keswick store

Event: Mountain School Winter Weekend

Join us for a weekend of advice, inspiration and winter walking in partnership with the Mammut Mountain School. The weekend kicks off in store on the Friday evening with advice and guidance on how to safely embark on winter adventures in the UK mountains. Saturday and Sunday sessions take us up Cat Bells or to Borrowdale for a 5 hour guided walk.

Our partner's events & competitions

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Competition

Win a trip to Italy

We’ve teamed up with our friends; Salomon and Ski Solutions to offer you the opportunity to win a 3 night stay in Livigno, Italy this February to watch the Freeski final.

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Film

More Than Mountains: Masa: 居場所

Join climbers Masa Sakano and Ryan Balharry for a panel discussion, all about about climbing adventures in Scotland, before watching the new film, Masa: 居場所 (The Place Where I Am).

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Course

Gutsy Girls: Ski Touring 101 in Sweden

If you’ve ever wanted to try ski touring, but didn’t know where to begin, this is the adventure for you. Over seven days you’ll learn to master climbing skins, navigate remote terrain, and discover what lies beyond the groomed pistes in Sweden’s Jämtland mountains. This women-only group trip is aimed at solo travellers, so you’ll not only learn a new ski skill, but make a new bunch of friends in the process.

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Gutsy Girls: An Introduction to Ski Touring in Norway

Escape from the crowds with a week learning to ski tour in Norway's Jotunheimen mountains. From climbing up untouched slopes to navigating wild terrain, this trip has you covered. This women-only adventure is for anyone with solid ski experience, decent fitness and the determination to try something new.

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Competition

SIGB x Big White

SIGB is teaming up with Big White and Frontier ski for a chance to win a 7-night all-inclusive holiday to Canada. Simply buy a pair of ski boots from us and enter online for a chance to win. Any boots bought between 1 October 2025 and 1 April 2026 will qualify for entry. 

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Gutsy Girls: Beginners Downhill Ski and Kayaking in Norway

Go from complete beginner to confidently carving down the mountain with this seven day downhill ski adventure in Norway’s Jotunheimen mountains. Mid-week there’s also the opportunity to trade in skis for paddles as you kayak through Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord. This women-only group trip is aimed at solo travellers.

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Gutsy Girls: Beginners Downhill Skiing in Sweden

Based in Sweden’s Jämtland mountains, head to an uncrowded resort with beginner-friendly slopes, expert ski coaches and incredible scenery. Over six days, the Gutsy Girls instructors will break down the basics, taking you from those wobbly first moves to confidently tackling runs. This women-only group trip is aimed at solo travellers.

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The Brits

The British Snowboard & Freeski Championships returns to Mayrhofen and is bigger than ever, presented by ourselves and our friends at The Snowboard Asylum. Taking place in the world-famous Penken Park between 28 March – 4 April.

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The Northern Traverse

The Northern Traverse from our partners at Ourea events returns for 2026 on 28 March – 4 April with races from 55km to 300km along the classic coast-to-coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay.

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Event

Keswick Mountain Festival

For 2026, we are taking over the Keswick Mountain Festival talks tent. Make sure to come down and say hello. We have some special surprises lined up that you won't want to miss.

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Event

Cape Wrath Ultra

The Cape Wrath Ultra from our partners at Ourea events returns for 2026 on 17 – 24 May. From Fort William to Cape Wrath, this 400km, 8-day adventure is once in a lifetime.

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Event

Dragon’s Back Race

The Dragon’s Back Race from our partners at Ourea events returns for 2026 on 7 – 12 September. Considered to be one of the toughest mountain races in the world, participants attempting the Full Course will need to cover 380km with 16,400m of ascent along the Dragon’s Back of Wales.

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Courses

Glenmore Lodge

Our training partner Glenmore Lodge has supported many of our team in developing their skills and helping them become Mountain Leaders or International Mountain Guides. Glenmore’s world-leading courses are a great platform to begin or build on your outdoor learning.

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Courses & events

Plas y Brenin

Plas y Brenin is a renowned national outdoor training centre in Eryri, inspiring and developing outdoor enthusiasts over the last 7 decades. Discover their expert-led courses and upcoming events to begin your next adventure.