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 out on Scotland’s winter mountains can be tough and adventurous experiences but the rosy cheeked glow over a pint or dram in a steaming Highland inn will more than compensate. There are climbing opportunities for the beginner as well as the advanced climber, but either way most climbers prefer to have some type of insurance, be it Aviva or another sort. Our Scottish courses are generally based in Fort William and we pride ourselves in using a diverse range of venues and delivering an excellent blend of training, guiding and experiential learning.
Winter Climbing
Scotland's winter mountains are rightly world famous for the quality of their winter climbing. When the Highlands are incased in snow, hoar frost and ice they are a wild and enchanting place, and that's before the equally famous weather adds to the mix. They say Scottish climbin... more>
Winter Mountaineering
Scotland's winter mountains are an ideal place to cut your teeth in the essential mountaineering skills of using ice-axe and crampons. In the context of fantastic days climbing Scottish 'Munro's' (mountains over 3000ft) you can serve a mountaineering apprenticeship par excellenc... more>
Hi Rob, Just a quick email to thank you for two excellent days climbing. It's fair to say I was blown away by how engrossing mixed climbing is and the quality of the routes. I also learnt a huge amount over both days.
Rob, Thanks for a great week of instruction and climbing, altogether a fantastic experience, and always in great company. Jon.
The trip was everything i have come to expect from your company a truly fantastic experience. This is my third time with Highlandguides and I’ve not been disappointed yet! Thanks Rob, i look forwards to being in contact again for the next trip!
Scottish Winter Gallery
Scottish Winter Videos
Andy Turner Leading "The Secret"
The first ascent of the hardest winter route in the UK led in on-sight style
