High Mountain Guides 

Rob Jarvis

High Mountain Guides is a friendly, dynamic and professional Mountain Guiding company run by International Mountain Guide (IFMGA), Rob Jarvis.

Our courses are usually based in Chamonix or the Swiss Alps and we specialise in tailor made alpine mountaineering, climbing and skiing experiences for groups and individuals.

We pride ourselves on the very high quality of guiding and training we provide.

Browse our inspiring and information packed website and join us for some fantastic experiences in the company of our talented Guides dedicated to providing you with a safe and rewarding time in the mountains.

What we do

Skiing in Chamonix

Chamonix is a world mecca for off-piste skiing and ski mountaineering. With a huge vertical height interval between the high mountain lifts and the valley, skiing on all aspects and massive potential for mount... more>

Winter / Spring / Autumn Mountaineering in Chamonix

There are some alpinists who consider summer to be the only 'off-season' period for alpine mountaineering. It is in winter, spring and autumn that the combination of snow, ice, low temperatures and quiet mount... more>

Ski Mountaineering

Ski Mountaineering combines two fantastic activities and creates the ability to complete long, elegant journeys through the winter / spring mountains. Based in the Chamonix Valley or Swiss Alps we offer traini... more>

Mountaineering in Chamonix

Chamonix. The capital of world mountaineering. 'The Valley of Dreams'. A mecca for climbers and mountaineers who come from all over the world to sample the quality and variety of alpine mountainering available... more>

Alpine Mountaineering

The European Alps span 8 countries and include a 1000km chain of diverse mountains and high quality mountaineering, much of which is very easily accessible. We specialise in the French, Swiss & Italian Alp... more>

Rock Climbing in Chamonix

The rock climbing in the Chamonix Valley is amongst the finest in the world. From the famous golden granite cracks and slabs of the Mont Blanc Massif to the lower and sunnier gneiss of the Aiguille Rouges. Not... more>

UK Mountaineering & Climbing

The UK has a rich diversity of geology which has blessed climbers with a fantastic range of mountains and cliffs. From ocean-washed and sun-kissed rock climbing on the Welsh coastline to the ascent of blizzard... more>

Expeditions & Expedition Training

Climbing a peak in the 'Greater Ranges' can be the 'high point' of your mountaineering career. The Chamonix Valley is an ideal training venue to ensure you are well prepared for your trip. HMG director Rob Jar... more>

Antarctica

Antarctica. The very word conjures up visions of vast polar ice sheets, covered in snow and swept by blizzards. Of alpine mountains so inaccessible that nearly all of them are unclimbed. When we think of Anta... more>

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Gallery

The Ski Trek Back to the Valsavarenche

On this occassion, with very warm weather, we moved fast to get as low back down the mountain as early as possible before the snow turned rotten. This happened at the tree line at about 2200m where the skis were fastened to packs for a pleasant spring like walk to the valley accompanied by Larch fragrance.

Videos

Skiing the Marbrees Couloir, Mont Blanc Massif

Jack & Jay in the steep South Facing Couloir on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc Massif. Jan 2013

Reports

Les Quatres Tete (2364m), Sallanches, Arve Valley

The source of the River Arve rises strategically at the Col de Balme on the French – Swiss Border. It’s onward course to join the Rhone at Geneva then lies along the eponymous and majestic Arve Valley. Bordered at first... more>