Outdoor Activities

 

Outdoor Activities

A wide range of outdoor activities are available in the Perth and Kinross area during the winter and the summer season.
	Activity		Description
1	Abseiling		Descending a rock face using a fixed rope.
2	Canoeing		A good way to learn your boat handling skills, with a  single paddle blade. Can be done as a single person or  double.
3	Canoeing        (White Water)		Pilot a two-person boat down a fast flowing river.
4	Gorge Walking		Make your way up or down a river. Slide down rocks and  jump off cliffs into water.
5	Coasteering		A similar sport to Gorge Walking except done in the sea!  A unique experience.
6	Indoor Climbing		For many the first place they put on a climbing harness.  A good way to learn the ropes.
7	Kayaking  (Placid Water)		A single person craft with a double paddle. An ideal way  to learn to paddle.
8	Kayaking  (White Water)		A more advanced way to test your boating handling.  Good place to perfect your Eskimo roll.
9	Mountain Biking		Steer your bike around man-made and natural trails. A  good test of balance, skill and fitness.
10	Orienteering		Navigate around a course of markers using map and  compass. Points awarded for accuracy and speed.
11	Rock Climbing  (Single Pitch)		Been to the Indoor Wall, want to try real rock? Try   climbing at a small crag or quarry before heading for the  mountains.
12	Rock Climbing  (Multi Pitch)		More advanced rope and climbing techniques required,  as is stamina and a good head for heights.
13	Scrambling		Easy Rock Climbing that takes you up, over and along   ridges and rock outcrops on Scotland's mountains.            Minimal rope-work, maximum fun!

Winter Activities

	Activities		Description
1	Skiing  (Alpine)		Fancy yourself as the 'Hermenator'? Modern styles of  skis have made this easier to learn and more fun.
2	Skiing  (Nordic)		Incorporates cross - country track skiing and ski touring  disciplines. Skiing for those not bound by lifts and pistes.
3	Skiing  (Telemark)		The original style of skiing, now making a popular  revival. Good balance and strong legs are a must.
4	Snow & Ice  Climbing		Tackle the steep, snowy and icy mountains. Learn how to  make your way up gullies and buttresses in winter  conditions. Not for the faint hearted!
5	Snowblading		A recent innovation, these short skis have made tricks  and stunts easier to learn, especially for in-line skaters.
6	Snowboarding		The only way to ride powder! Snowboarding has evolved  from surfing and skateboarding.
7	Winter   Mountaineering		Winter Mountaineering can be the most rewarding  experience. We can teach to use your ice axe and   crampons and other essential winter skills.
8	Night Mountain  Biking		You've tried Mountain Biking and are ready for another  challenge. What about riding on local trails at night with  off-road lights? Even the easiest tracks ecome harder  when all you can see is a small cone of light in front of  you!