Membership 2026/27
Join the
Club
Join us and benefit from fantastic coaching and other on-mountain opportunities, a summer programme packed with adventures, great social events and many other benefits.
The traverse, CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN
Membership Fees
2026/27 fees are still the same (as 2025 prices!)
Ready to join?
Our membership system, WebCollect is open now to join the Club for the 2026/2027 season.
Having problems? Email membership@cairngormskiclub.co.uk
Members on the hill · Est. 1972
Days like this
Joining the ski club doesn’t guarantee fresh snow and blu skies but it is just about the best way to hang out with people with a shared love of skiing. The connections our members make can be friends for life, on top of building confidence, skills and resilience. The pics below are just a flavour of what you can expect.
A winter with the club
10
Weeks on snow
Two five-week blocks, four groups, one mountain.
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Your piste map — to joining CAIRNGORM SKI club
ALL YOU NEED TO
JOIN THE CLUB
Read it like a piste map. The marker tells you how much effort a step takes, the detail tells you what to do, and the row underneath is what membership gives you back.
EasySome thinkingWorth a call
01 · Easy
Start here
Youth alpine skiing on your local mountain, run by skiers since 1972. You don’t need to be fast, just able to ski.
BenefitAn inclusive club, passionate skiers, and an on-snow vibe that can’t be recreated.
02 · Some thinking
Choose your membership and pay for it
WebCollect is open for 2026/27. Membership runs from early October, and fees are still at 2025 prices.
BenefitInsurance, training discounts and member benefits for the whole season.
03 · Worth a call
Work out which sessions suit your skier
Four groups by age and ambition. Skiers need plough parallel and to be able to use most Cairngorm lifts independently.
BenefitFully qualified BASI and Snowsport Scotland coaches. Not sure which group? Email coaching@cairngormskiclub.co.uk.
04 · Some thinking
Book the sessions
Through WebCollect, same place as your membership. Winter is a core 10 weeks in two 5-week blocks; autumn dry slope is two 4-week blocks, two evenings a week.
BenefitCoaching is heavily subsidised by club fundraising, plus summer sessions through the year.
05 · Easy
Get a Cairngorm Ski Club jacket
Club kit is part of the winter programme, and easy to spot on the hill.
BenefitThe annual Ski Sale — good second-hand skis, boots and clothing at club prices. Volunteer and you get first dibs.
06 · Worth a call
Make sure you have the right equipment
Season passes come from Cairngorm Mountain, and the Early Bird rate runs to the end of November.
BenefitNot sure what you need? Ask at a session — someone will have been through it.
07 · Some thinking
Get involved and support our trustees
A Scottish charity, SC047401, run by skiers who donate their time. Gate judging, social events, a hand at the ski sale — it all helps.
BenefitVolunteer time is what keeps coaching affordable. Interested in the Board? chair@cairngormskiclub.co.uk
08 · Easy
Do a snow dance
Entirely optional. Historically effective.
Plan BThin snow means the Lecht, or dry land and dry mat sessions at Glenmore Lodge.
See you on the mountain
57.114° N, 3.655° W · membership@cairngormskiclub.co.uk
Join our coaching programme
Excited for the 2026/27 winter season? Choose the path that suits your athlete’s goals and needs.
CSC Winter Programme
Winter
Performance
We are offering a core 10 week programme in two 5 week blocks designed to develop skills to the next level.
CSC Autumn Dryslope programme
autumn
dryslope
It’s always exciting to kick off the season on the dryslope in anticipation of snow. We offer 2, four week blocks of coaching. These run 2 evenings per week and within each evening there are 2 sessions.
✓ Minimum Age = 6
✓ Two sessions each night: 6-7pm & 7-8pm
✓ Must have own equipment, use poma tow alone, control speed/line on green/easy blue runs.
Frequently Asked
Questions
What does CSC offer?
We run Alpine Race, Bairns (U12) and Freeride training throughout the year. We have a core winter programme over 10 weekends, but support this with Summer Sessions and an Autumn dry slope programme.
On top of that you’re joining an inclusive club with passionate skiers and an on snow vibe that can’t be recreated, all on your local mountain.
Where do you train?
Our main training base is Cairngorm Mountain, but we will travel depending on snow and weather conditions to other resorts. We use Glenmore Lodge dry slope and Badaguish Outdoor Centre for our off-snow training. Depending on demand, we try to run a European Camp and are keen to develop freestyle sessions at Aberdeen Snowsports Centre.
How do I join and book on to a programme or event?
Our members portal is on WebCollect where you can join the Club and book onto any of our programmes or one-off events and social activities. Our membership runs from early October each year.
Just click the Members Portal in the top right for all the details.
Do I need to be a member to book on any activities?
We encourage everyone to join the Club. Membership is excellent value, including insurance, training discounts and other benefits. However we understand that some folk might like to come to a training session or two before joining which is fine… We are confident you will join after these!
How old do you have to be to ski with the Club?
Our training programmes have different age limits. The Dry Slope programmes start at 6 years old for Bairns, 12+ for Alpine and 10+ for Freeriders. The age categories for the Winter programme is 8-11 Bairns, 12+ Alpine, 16+ Senior Squad and 10+ Freeriders.
What level skier do you have to be?
We ask that all skiers can ski to a minimum plough parallel level and be able to use most of the lifts on Cairngorm Mountain independently.
What qualifications do your coaches hold?
We only use fully qualified coaches either through BASI (British Association of Snowsport Instructors) or Snowsport Scotland and are very proud of our exceptional coaching team. They bring a wealth of technical ski teaching/coaching knowledge and hold qualifications in many other sports that support our off-snow training.
What do I need for the Winter programme?
You need your own skis, boots and poles, appropriate ski clothing, a Cairngorm Ski Club jacket, gloves, and a helmet. You also need a season pass for Cairngorm Mountain.
How do I get a season pass and when should I buy it?
Season passes are sold by Cairngorm Mountain. Early Bird rate is available until the end of November this year (2026) after which standard pricing applys.
What if I can’t make a training session? Do I get a refund?
Usually no. The club is run by volunteers and our training programme is heavily subsidised by fundraising. We employ the best quality coaches, and need to offer them secure employment. We operate on the basis that if we train (on snow or dry land) you pay unless prior agreement is obtained from the Coaching Trustee.
What if there is not enough snow?
We will always try and train on snow on Cairngorm Mountain but sometimes this is just not possible. Sometimes we will jump over to another Ski Centre (usually the Lecht). If there is no alternative, we put on fun dry land training and ski sessions on the dry mat at Glenmore Lodge.
Can I pick and choose dates?
Sadly no. It is very difficult to plan groups and coaches, and subsidise the core programme if we don’t have commitment from members. In exceptional circumstances, please contact our Coaching Trustee.
How do I complain?
If you have an issue with any part of the Club, please come and chat to us as soon as possible. For coaching issues, approach your coach. For membership issues, our Secretary will be able to help.
Who runs the Club?
We are a Scottish charity (SCO 47401) run by passionate skiers who donate their time on a Board of Trustees. Contact chair@cairngormskiclub.co.uk if interested in helping.