Ziipppppp Check out the view of the mighty Strathspey

http://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/summer-activities/zip-line-park-aviemore

Scarpa for Telemark, Freeride and Ski Mountaineering who else would you use?

For over ten years Nick and myself have been using Scarpa boots for telemark, ski mountaineering, freeride, backcountry and whatever you want to call sliding around on skis, from the first T1's to the new modern NTN telemark boots scarpa have always been an awesome fit yet still providing awesome performance.

Mike on Scarpa T1 race boot which were the traditional 75mm duck bill but set the bench mark for the modern tele boot ntn boot.

The new NTN bindings have added a new dimension to telemarking giving greater stability and control to telemark and freeheel skiing it's so good even Nick has got back on his telemark ski's!

http://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/winter-activities/ski-touring-and-mountaineering

Rafting Aviemore and The Cairngorm National Park

White Water Rafting Aviemore, Scotland

White Water rafting is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Scotland; from our base in Aviemore we can access exciting sections of the river Spey to sections of one of the best white water rivers in Britain, the mighty Findhorn. A stag 'n' hen favourite!

Rafting in Aviemore, Scotland

Rafting Trips will usually start at 10am and finish about 4pm however if you want to start earlier or later we can run a bespoke trip to suit your needs, when the weather is favourable we will stop for lunch on the way down the river so bring a pack lunch with you or we can provide you with a pack lunch for a small cost.

All you will need to bring is a spare pair of trainers and a towel we will provide you with wetsuit, wetsuit socks, splash suit and all other safety equipment. 

Please be aware that the rivers can sometimes be too low for the exciting trips so we can either do a mellow raft trip or switch to Canyoning for those of you that want extreme!

If you are in Aviemore for a few days why not try a few of our other activities such as Canyoning, gorge walking, mini rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing, abseiling or skiing. 

For more information visit our rafting sites:-

http://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/summer-activities/white-water-rafting/white-water-rafting-aviemore-river-findhorn

http://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/summer-activities/white-water-rafting/white-water-rafting-aviemore-middle-river-findhorn 

Or give us a call on 01479 811008

or email for more information info@g2outdoor.co.uk

Stag and Hen Zip Line Adventure Tree Trekking!!

Our new activity for stag and hen groups this year is zip lining, this is a great addition to the rest of our stag and hen activities such as rafting, canyoning, mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding. 

Check out the course:-

This has proved popular with all types of groups as it's a great morning or afternoon filler and is a great dry alternative activity to rafting and canyoning.

Here are a few reviews:-

Even in the snow, and with such a big group of us it was brilliant. The zips were fun and just got better as we went along. Definitely worth the money, and a beautiful place! 

Yet again the Lads and Lasses of G2 Outdoor did us proud. 30 odd people enjoyed Mountain Biking, Hill Walking, Duckie Canoes, Gorge Walking and Zip Lining. The Zip Line facility is definitely a must for people to try! As expected, very professional approach from the staff, with humour to add to the experience.

Price is £25 per person

For more information call us on 01479 811008

or

http://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/hen-and-stag-weekends

or

info@g2outdoor.co.uk

sweet telemark ski down the south side of the Gorm

Telemark telemark telemark telemark telemark

Had a great day today down the rear end of Cairngorm on nice snow and stunning weather even managing to get Nick "the etherbeast" Etheridge on to telemark skis

http://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/winter-activities/telemark

Zipping in the Snow near Aviemore, Kingussie, Grantown, Newtonmore and Inverness

Zipping is open all year round even in the snow! are we bonkers? damn right.

Thankfully we have shelter in the practice area, so if you are up for some winter zipping then give us a shout on:-

01479 811008 


 http://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/summer-activities/zip-line-park-aviemore

info@g2outdoor.co.uk

info@g2outdoor.co.uk

Zip Harness area finished

Right we are fully open for zipping, no more building ever, no more zips to build apart from the last 600m zip!! But that's for the future........................next week!

Rafting Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park

With the rafting season under way with our first few groups braving the cold weather thanks go to Mark and Olly our brave Guides for taking the group.

We run regular trips through summer usually Thursday and Saturday's however we can run bespoke trips whenever you fancy and where ever you fancy on the Spey, Findhorn, Roy, Gary, Moriston if it's got water we'll have it!

For more information visit our dedicated rafting page:-

http://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/summer-activities/white-water-rafting

Or for stag and hen groups visit our dedicated stag and hen pages:-

http://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/hen-and-stag-weekends/white-water-rafting

Or give us a call on 01479 811008

Winter can be stunning when it happens this year!!

Some pics from winter when it has occasionally happened this year!

Stag and Hen Rafting, Canyoning and Outdoor Activities Season Aviemore is nearly here!!

Well for those about to tie the knot it's coming up to that time when your best man or woman should be organising your last night of freedom and your last blast of adrenaline fueled activities before you become under the thumb! At G2 Outdoor we have been providing stag and hen outdoor activities for over ten years, from our base in Aviemore we can take you to the best rafting or canyoning in Scotland, these being the most popular outdoor activities for stag and hen groups, however if you are after something different then have a look through our web site for all the different activities we do and take your pick!

Click on picture below:-

New for this year we are running and operating the UK's first dedicated Zip adventure park which is a great morning or afternoon activity for those who don't want to get wet:-



For more information on our stag and hen outdoor activities then visit our webpages:-


http://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/hen-and-stag-weekends

or email on info@g2outdoor.co.uk or call on 01479 811008

Telemark Tips - How long and low do you go?

An Efficient Stance

So who knows what is an efficient stance? We've no idea either but this is our view on what is efficient.

One of the great things about telemark is the fact that we don't care too much as long as we enjoy it, there are various shaps and forms of telemark out there from wedge telemarks to long rider telemark skiers, however if you want to become more efficient then these tips should help you enjoy more of the mountain!

Below are a few pictures of inefficient stances and an efficient stance, please note these are not static positions as a good efficient telemarker should be fluid and constantly moving, the pictures try to highlight bad practice that is common in some telemarkers.

Low Knee Telemark Stance Rider

Ideally the rear knee should not drop below the rear ankle as the rear leg muscles become weak and it is a lot harder to stand up from. A is as far as you should go down B is way too far. This is not only harder to stand up from it is harder to quickly lead change especially in the bumps but it also puts strain on the binding in a forward direction which causes tip dive in deep powder. "Don't let the rear knee drop below the rear ankle"

Long Telemark Stance Rider

When the rear knee drops behind the hips then the rear leg becomes weak and it is harder to put any pressure on the back foot. A is ideal B is way too far back. Note in this position that the rear foot is on tip toes and also cranking the binding in a forward direction which will cause tip dive in powder and a good face full of snow!. "Don't let the rear knee drop behind the hip"

Efficient Telemark Stance Rider

The Rear Knee is in it's ideal lowest position before it starts getting weak, in this position the rear leg can apply pressure effectively to the rear ski in it's "sweet spot" position. Note that the body position C is ideally balanced between both feet which will apply equal pressure on both skis. We have mentioned about the back foot a lot but the front foot can be problematic with new telemarkers leaning the lower leg back beyond B, ideally the front knee should be over the the toes. As mentioned before this is not a static position and as seen in the video below the telemarker is fluid with continuous movement.

Another Telemark video cheesy sponsor plug!

Managed to get Nick "Etherbeast" Etheridge back onto his telemark skis eventually and there is still life in the old dog but he did struggle to keep up with Mike!

This video was powered by G3, Haglofs, Mountain Spirit, Wigwam and Scarpa

http://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/winter-activities

Nicks first ski mountaineering Vlog of the season

http://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/winter-activities/ski-touring-and-mountaineering

Stag and Hen Activities Aviemore

Stuck for idea's for your stag or hen do? Want to try some adventure in the Scottish Highlands?

Then you have hit the jackpot for mad adventures in the Outdoors, G2 Outdoor provide awesome stag or hen activities tailored to the group, from rafting on one of the UK's best rivers to overnight snow hole expeditions!

For more information visit our stag and hen activities web page:-

http://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/hen-and-stag-weekends

Zip Trek Park Gift Vouchers for Xmas Presents?

Struggling for an Xmas present? If you need a stocking filler this Xmas then snap up our gift vouchers at £25 per voucher. With over 1km of zipping through some of Scotland's best scenery finishing off on the last zip which is 900 foot long and 200 foot high

For a gift voucher just email us on info@g2outdoor.co.uk 

http://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/summer-activities/zip-line-park-aviemore