Calling all thrill seekers! Scotland’s only gravity powered Mountain Carting experience is back for 2025 and now includes even more excitement and adrenaline fuelled action.
Bookings for our Mountain Carting experience are now live!
If you have purchased a Mountain Carting voucher, please contact bookings@cairngormmountain.co.uk to redeem this.
Ready to get carting? Hit the button below and book via our webshop. To find out more about the experience, please read on.
Your Mountain Carting experience will start at the Day Lodge, where you will meet your Cart Guide and get ready for action. After everyone is kitted up, you will head across to the Base Station and journey on the Funicular Railway up to the Ptarmigan Top Station at a height of 1,097m (3,599 ft) above sea level. From here you will descend through the ski area on the new, extended 3.4 kilometre track.
“Brilliant, exhilarating experience! Great safety brief from Scott, our guide for the day. Knuckles were white after the ride. Thoroughly recommend!”
Assisted by the power of gravity, you will enjoy an experience like no other in Scotland with breathtaking views across Loch Morlich and Glenmore!
Safety is the number one priority and everyone in the group will take this experience at their own pace. There will be several controlled stops on the way down with opportunities to get photos, which your guide will assist with. Get a glimpse at the adrenaline fuelled adventure below.
We can accommodate up to 12 participants per session led by 2 of our experienced Cart Guides. You can save on the price of your session by booking online, in advance.
Your Mountain Carting booking also includes a Mountain Railway day pass.
| Mountain Carting | Advanced Book Price | On The Day Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single Session (14+ yrs) | £42.00 | £45.00 |
| Private Group (Maximum of 12 per session) | Please contact the Bookings Team to enquire about availability and pricing. | |
Mountain Carting has a minimum age limit of 14 years old (photo ID required for under 18s) and maximum weight limit of 110kgs. There are four sizes of carts and we have limited quantities of each, when booking we ask you to select which cart size you require. Please see details of the suggested heights and weights for each cart size below.
| Cart Sizes | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 130cm - 165cm | Up to 80kg |
| Medium | 155cm - 180cm | Up to 90kg |
| Large | 170cm - 195cm | Up to 100kg |
| Extra Large | 180cm - 210cm | Up to 110kg |
We highly recommend bringing waterproof clothing in case of inclement weather. Please note, this activity takes place in an exposed mountain environment and is highly weather dependent. It may be cancelled at short notice due to either poor conditions on the day, or due to extreme weather forecasts for safety reasons.
For further details, and to see which days Mountain Carting is running, please refer to our Mountain Report.
Please ensure you have read our terms and conditions before booking.
Due to the nature of this activity it is strictly for ages 14 or over. Customers aged 18 or under must provide photo ID on the day. We reserve the right to refuse participation if you cannot provide photo ID.
All participants will be provided with appropriate clothing and PPE for the activity. This will include gloves, helmet, and goggles – all of these items are mandatory. Boiler suits are available should you wish to use one. If you do not want to wear a boiler suit you must have long sleeves and trousers. Suitable footwear must be worn such as trainers, or walking shoes – no open top shoes such as sandals or flip-flops.
No, due to the nature of this activity you must wear the helmet provided to you for safety.
As we will provide all participant with safety goggles, we recommend contact lenses where possible. Sunglasses are not permitted.
The Mountain Carting experience is a single run consisting of a journey up the mountain on the Funicular Railway and then a single run in the cart down the 3.4km track. If you would like a double session please book two sessions.
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