Overview
If you want to be guided on some awe-inspiring walks while having a good time, then this guiding option will suit you. Our winter walking guides are highly experienced so whether you want to do ‘classic’ routes or would like to challenge yourself to summit a particular mountain, we will plan your trip to suit. So whether you want the perfect introduction for a beginner/s or if you want to try some challenging routes up the remote mountains of the northern highlands, we can do it.
Course Ratio
We deliver our guided winter walking at a maximum ratio of one instructor to six clients. This enables us to easily tailor the course to your ability and aspirations and ensures that you will receive a large amount of individual input from your instructor so that you can develop your skills swiftly and safely.
Location
This course is based out Aviemore, in the Scottish Highlands. From this location we are ideally placed to take advantage of the wide selection of superb mountains available throughout the Cairngorms National Park. If you’d prefer to have your course based out of a different location then just let us know when you enquire.
Previous Experience
Previous winter walking experience, and the ability to comfortably walk in the hills for 6-8 hours a day.
Price
£300/day 1 person + £30 for each additional person (max 6)
Our guiding is private, ensuring we can deliver exactly what you’re looking for and pitch everything at a level that’s right for you. Simply choose dates that suit you then we’ll arrange everything and send you the details. Our all-inclusive prices are competitive but are indicative of the fact that you’re getting the UK’s highest qualified instructors.
Included in your price is the hire of ice axe/s, crampons, harnesses, helmets and we can arrange boot hire for you too. We work on the basis that if there’s anything you need, we’re here to help.
Accommodation
We don’t provide accommodation on our courses as some of our clients would like to stay in luxury accommodation, some in B&B’s, some in Bunkhouses and some like to camp. Therefore we feel our clients benefit from being able choose the accommodation they personally prefer in relation to their budget. We are more than happy to recommend places to stay therefore after completion of your booking you will receive a course information pack which will contain further information about your course and a selection of local accommodation options.
