High Mountain Guides
High Mountain Guides is a friendly, dynamic and professional Mountain Guiding company run by myself, Rob Jarvis, International Mountain Guide (IFMGA).
We specialise in tailor made mountaineering, climbing and skiing experiences for groups and individuals and 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.
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What we do
Alpine Mountaineering
There is a fantastic diversity of mountains and mountaineering available in the European Alps. So whether you want to climb Mont Blanc, The Matterhorn, your first 4000m peak, a technical alpine rock climb or a... more>
Ski Mountaineering / Off-Piste
Ski Mountaineering combines two fantastic activities and creates the ability to complete long, elegant journeys through the winter mountains. Ascending on skins is an aesthetically pleasing and physically rewa... more>
UK Rock Climbing & Mountaineering
The UK is blessed with an intricate and fascinating array of hills and cliffs, seemingly designed with the climber and mountaineer in mind. From sun kissed rock climbing on the white-washed vertical sea-cliffs... more>
Scottish Winter Mountaineering & Climbing
Scottish Winter Mountaineering is a highly challenging and rewarding activity in its own right and a fantastic training ground for the Alps and Himalaya. The Scottish winter is not for the faint hearted. Days... more>
Mountain Challenges
High Mountain Guides are able to organise or guide tough mountain based challenges in the UK and Europe. Whether you are off on expedition and want to improve your fitness or have an ambition to complete a big... more>
Expeditions & Expedition Training
Climbing a peak in the 'Greater Ranges' can be the 'high point' of your mountaineering career. However without the right preparation, it can turn into an expensive and disappointing experience leaving you wish... 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>
Outdoor First Aid Training
First Aid Training should be considered an essential life skill. All British Mountain Guides regularly attend Outdoor First Aid training courses to en... more>
Latest Updates...
Gallery
Chere Couloir,
Mont Blanc du Tacul, 28/7/2010
Videos
L'Arete Ouest (6a), La Roche Decolle
Insight into climbing the superb L'Arete Ouest on La Roche Decolle, Gorge de la Jonte, France. Griffin Vultures soar overhead whilst climbing.
