SSC Racing Cairngorm Training

Bookings for 2025/26 training will be done on an ad-hoc basis, based on current and forecasted snow and weather conditions. More information will be available towards the start of the winter season.

It is essential that you join the SSC Race Training WhatsApp group for the latest information – get in touch if you need to be added.

Cancellation & Refunds

All training payments are non-refundable except in cases of injury or other exceptional circumstances.

The aim of SSC Racing is to ski as much as possible in order to develop the technical aspects of ski racing. Training will go ahead on snow wherever possible in all weather conditions, as long as the lifts are running.

If Cairngorm is stormbound on the day but the lifts are operating at the Lecht, we may relocate there. Similarly, if conditions at another resort (e.g. Nevis Range, Glencoe) look significantly more favourable in the days leading up to a training weekend, the Head Coach may decide to move training there instead. Any alternative arrangements will be communicated in advance via the WhatsApp group.

If we are unable to ski, the program will move to Loch Insh Outdoor Centre. This is not a ‘make-do’ approach, but taking the opportunity to develop non-technical skills required for ski racing which cannot be developed on snow. This may include activities such as:

• Tactics – racing theory, course inspection
• Physical – fitness training, agility & coordination
• Psychology – mental preparation, psychology of race days
• Equipment – ski tuning, looking after your kit