Inverpolly is located approximately 15km north of Ullapool, in north-west Sutherland. The site is nationally important for a range of habitats: upland vegetation, freshwater lochs, blanket bog and woodland. Being different geology to anywhere else in Scotland it has own character, with soaring sandstone peaks, loch systems and wildlife it's a place that is close to any peoples hearts who have ever had the pleasure of travelling through this astounding region. Learn how to paddle the traditional style open canoe ✓ Paddle through one of the most majestic and isolated regions of Scotland ✓ Ascend some hard to access peaks as we paddle pass them from the water ✓ Experience the stars from arguably the best wild campsite in ScotlandDay 1Elpin - Loch Veyatie We plan to meet at Elphin where the open canoe expedition begins. Before setting off down Loch Veyatie heading to our first overnight camp, we discuss safety procedures and basic open canoe skills.Day 2Loch Veyatie - Fionn Loch - Ascent of Suliven After breakfast, we load up our boats and set off down Fionn Loch towards the imposing peak of the mighty Suilven, where we have the opportunity to tackle this remote mountain by a route that very few people pass. We plan to camp close to Fionn Loch tonight.Day 3Fionn Loch - Loch Sionascaig Today we portage over to the beautiful Loch Sionascaig; before heading for our wilderness campsite on a tiny island with extraordinary panoramic views of the surrounding mountains – arguably the most stunning campsite in Scotland!Day 4Loch Sionascaig - Ascent of Cul Mor Canoeing to a secluded beach in Loch Sionascaig, we begin our ascent of Cul Mor through the lower flanks of the birchwood trees, here we have great possibilities of seeing some wildlife; particularly red deer which can be seen roaming across upper reaches of the mountains. Day 5Loch Sionascaig - Loch Buine Moire We canoe northwards across Loch Sionascaig for a short portage into Loch Buine Moire. After a short paddle, we rejoin the vehicle and head to Ullapool for some well earned coffee and cake!   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Buoyancy aids > Helmets > Canoes & paddles > Waterproof storage > Camping food if staying under canvas > Camping stoves (trangia style) inc fuel > Camping mats > Cutlery > Tents 2 or 3 man > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > Waterproofs, top and bottoms > Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) > Spare shoes to get wet plus dry shoes for camp > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. We recommend Gore-tex or similar 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layer​Hat & gloves Warm socks Sleeping bag, 3 season Spare set of clothes x 2 Some large zip-lock bags to keep your clothes and equipment organised Head torch, plus spare batteries Water bottle or flask Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!) Personal medications

The Great Glen Canoe trail is a geological fault that stretches from Loch Linnhe in the West, to Inverness in the east and is over 200 million years old! It makes a great trip from west to east over 5 days, taking in fantastic views down the glen and spotting any wildlife along the way including Nessie! There are also options to paddle the River Oich and The River Ness if people feel up for a little more excitement. Learn how to paddle the traditional style open canoe ✓ Paddle across the length of the mighty Loch Ness ✓ Options to paddle some exciting but easy white water ✓ Sleep under canvas or B&B options available ✓ Get to experience the wonders of Thomas Telfords extraordinary feat of engineering ✓ Paddle from the west coast to the east coast of ScotlandDay 1Fort William - Glas-dhoire Starting at Neptunes Staircase in Fort William, we have a check through the kit and get any cars moved. We then get on the canal and run through how to pack our boats and basic skills then we make our way up the canal to Gairlochy where we have a portage which we use trolleys for and get onto Loch Lochy then on to the campsite.Day 2Glas-dhoire - Loch Oich Waking up beside Loch Lochy we get some food and then make our way up the rest of Loch Lochy to South Laggan, we then make our way onto the canal and through to Loch Oich, the water shed of The Great Glen.Day 3Loch Oich - Invermoriston Today we head along Loch Oich and have the potential to paddle down the River Oich if levels are ok and we feel up to it with our new skills. Finishing near Invermoriston, we can relax for the night with some food and drink at a local restaurant.Day 4Invermoriston - Drumnadrochit Loch Ness is spectacular in any weather conditions, so as we continue our canoe journey, we could potentially sail with the prevailing SW wind or gaze at reflections of the steep mountains in mirror calm water. Urquhart Castle guards the bay into which we plan to paddle for our last night’s camp.Day 5Drumnadrochit - Inverness The last day where we head out towards The North Sea, over the course of the day with the scenery changing from the mountains at the start to now the urban setting of Inverness where we finish our trip.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Buoyancy aids > Helmets > Canoes & paddles > Waterproof storage > Camping food if staying under canvas > Camping stoves (trangia style) inc fuel > Camping mats > Cutlery > Tents 2 or 3 man > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > Waterproofs, top and bottoms > Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) > Spare shoes to get wet plus dry shoes for camp > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. We recommend Gore-tex or similar 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layer​Hat & gloves Warm socks Sleeping bag, 3 season Spare set of clothes x 2 Some large zip-lock bags to keep your clothes and equipment organised Head torch, plus spare batteries Water bottle or flask Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!) Personal medications

Torridon has its own uniqueness with its soaring sandstone peaks from the Lewisian Gneiss base makes for some truly remarkable views which are like no other in Scotland. We have the option to take in some of the surrounding mountains like Cul Mor and the picturesque & remote peak of Sullivan. Trek through some of the last true wilderness of the Scottish Highlands ✓ Have one of our local, friendly and experienced guides by your side ✓ Learn about some of the local history and flower and fauna during your tripDay 1Achnashellach Lodge - Beinn Liath Mhor Col We start off near Achnashellach Lodge, heading up past the River Lair we head onto the ridge to walk along to Beinn Liath Mhor, taking in the views of the amazing but very different part of Scotland. We plan to camp high tonight to make the use of the height in the morning.Day 2Beinn Liath Mhor Col - Torridon Waking up with not much height to gain we head for Sgorr Ruadh, then retrace our steps to camp and grab any kit we've left behind to save weight. We then head towards Loch an Eion and down to Torridon, where we can get some refreshments if needed or even some restaurant food.Day 3Torridon - Torridon On our final day, we head for the classic of Liathach, with its soaring pinnacles and majestic views over towards Beinn Eighe and Loch Maree. It's a day that will stay in the memory bank forever. We plan to finish on the East side of the traverse at the A896.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Camping food if staying under canvas > Camping stoves (trangia style) inc fuel > Camping mats > Cutlery > Tents 2 or 3 man > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. We recommend Gore-tex or similar. > A pair of comfortable, waterproof walking boots > Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layer​Hat & gloves Walking socks Some large zip-lock bags to keep your clothes and equipment organised Spare set of light clothes Head torch, plus spare batteries Water bottle or flask Sleeping bag, 2-3 season Rucksack 50-60ltr Walking poles Waterproof or zip lock bag for camera/phone Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!) Personal medications

Our CMD (Carn Mor Dearg) Arete guided walk will give you one of the best easier scrambling experiences in the Scottish Highlands, with some of the most iconic views of the west coast, let alone the north face of Ben Nevis. We plan to traverse and up on to the summit of the highest peak in the British Isles, Ben Nevis before descending down the tourist track and back the north face car park Ascend the highest mountain in the UK ✓ Have one of our friendly, local, experienced guides by your side ✓ Traverse the CMD arete en route to the summit of Ben Nevis ✓ Unique views of the North face of 'The Ben' ✓ Learn some of the geological and human impact on the mountainItineraryWe plan to meet in the north face car park, check equipment before heading up the track towards the north face of Ben Nevis, as the rocks grow closer we make tracks east up the steep ascent towards Carn Dearg Meadhonach. We start to have a sense of scale of the day with our gain in height towards the munros summit of Carn Mor Dearg, stunning panoramic views in every direction, including the CMD arete which lays to the south. We get kitted up before heading along the exposed but not too technically difficult ridge, one that will be remembered for a long time! The summit of Ben Nevis awaits after the exposure subsides.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Harness & helmet 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Waterproofs, top and bottoms 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Water bottle or flaskWalking boots with stiff sole Rucksack 30-40ltr

The North West provides an array of unusual topography with its roaring sandstone ridges sitting on a Lewisian Gneiss base which provides some great scrambles on the classics such as Liathach, An Teallach & East Buttress on Beinn Eighe. It's just another extraordinary region of Scotland that hooks you, craving to come back for more! Ascend some of the classic ridges throughout north west Scotland ✓ Coaching with movement to become more confident on scrambling terrain Day 1An Teallach What a classic to get us started! A big day lies ahead with most of the day being mainly walking but with the traverse of the pinnacles to spice it up! One of many people's favourites in the whole of Scotland.Day 2Liathach Another sought after classic with most people opting to bypass the best part! After taking in the first Munro we head down towards the Fasarinen Pinnacles for fun to start, some up and down and traversing leads us to the next col before heading up towards the summit of Mullach an Rathian.Day 3East Buttress of Beinn Eighe   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Climbing hardware > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > A pair of stiff comfortable, waterproof walking boots > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layerWalking socks Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40 ltr Hat & waterproof gloves Lunch, plus a little spare food Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!) Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag Personal medications

Our intro to rock course, aimed at people who wish to try climbing for the first time or to brush up on some skills that they already have but feel a little rusty. The principal theme of the day is to get people feeling confident on the rock and starting to use the equipment in context i.e. on the climbs. How to safely tie into the end of the rope ✓ Learn how to safely and effectively belay a climber ✓ Learn about the equipment used in climbing, and how we reduce risk by safe and appropriate use ✓ Coaching on technique and movementDay 1On the intro course, we have a look at the fundamentals of how to tie in and belay, how to move efficiently on the rock and what equipment we use to keep ourselves safe. The emphasis is on building solid foundations.Day 2Today we build upon what we looked at on day one, looking at how to protect ourselves with our ropes and hardware, also begin to understand when and how we use our equipment.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Climbing hardware > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > A pair of stiff comfortable, waterproof walking boots > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layerWalking socks Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40 ltr Hat & waterproof gloves Lunch, plus a little spare food Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!) Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag Personal medications

Join us on our guided Suilven hike to the summit on of the most iconic mountains in Scotland, with literally breathtaking views from the summit it has arguably some of the best views in the country. Ascend one of the most iconic mountains in the country ✓ Have one of our friendly, professional guides by your side ✓ Unique views of the Lochan filled Lewisan Gniess base with roaring sandstone peaksItineraryWe plan to meet in the walkers car park near Canisp Lodge, check equipment before heading east up a good track with Canisp as our backdrop, a truly beautiful peak in its own right. We weave past rivers and lochans before taking the newly laid path towards the col of Suilven. Looking on from here there doesn't look any probable way to get up on the the ridge! The path weaves it's way to the base of the steepest section of the day, by now we can see the angle isn't quiet so steep as it looked before. We take our time on ascent before being greeted with some of the best views across to Stac Pollidah and beyond as we stick our heads over the col. We grab some food behind the oddly placed dry stone dyke. Now the final push to the summit, be warned, on a clear day it can be so beautiful you might not want to leave...   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Harness & helmet 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Waterproofs, top and bottoms 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Water bottle or flaskWalking boots with stiff sole Rucksack 30-40ltr

Join our learn to lead climb course, based around Aviemore, Cairngorms. Being on 'the sharp end' is a serious step in any climbers career and comes with higher risk, but with risk comes also with high rewards, let us show you the ropes by building a solid base of fundamental skills, techniques and strategies to help you get the most out of your course. Our instructors teach progressively to let you build your confidence and skill level at a pace to suit you. How to safely and effectively belay leader & second ✓ Learn the skills to assess and select appropriate traditional leader placed protection ✓ How to attach to multi-point anchors with the rope ✓ Retreating from climbs demonstrating the use of a variety of anchors ✓ Coaching on technique and movementDay 1Day one will be an opportunity to get out and get on the rock and see where we're at, build on what we need to implement to our climbing whether it be movement coaching, rope work or stance management.Day 2Day two will be building upon what we have learned on day one and apply a progressive approach to getting our skills into the long term memory. The nuts and bolts of this day will be decided by what we get up to on day one.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Guidebooks > All climbing hardware > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified Instructor   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > A pair comfortable, waterproof walking boots or shoes > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layerWalking socks Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40 ltr Hat & waterproof gloves Lunch, plus a little spare food Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!) Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag Personal medications

The west coast has some of the most inspiring & exciting terrain to be explored in Scotland, the areas of Ben Nevis, Glen Coe & Ardgour are all classic climbing regions of Scotland, on this climbing course, we will guide you up some of the best of the bunch in these areas. Your guide will choose the best climbs based on your experience and the conditions on the day. Ascend some of the classic climbs on the west coast of Scotland ✓ Coaching with movement to become more confident on easier climbs ✓ Recap of core skills, tying in, belaying & movement techniques ​Day 1We meet and chat through the week ahead, and what people want to get from the five days. We then look at the weather forecast and chat through options. On the rock, we concentrate on solid core skills, tying in, belaying, handling traditional climbing equipment, movement and how to retreat if needed throughout the course.Day 2This is what you have come for - climbing some of the best easy climbs in the west coast of Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the rock climbing mountaineering environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, tying into anchors, where to stand on belays. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about mountain multi-pitch climbing and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. Some of the climbs could include: ​> Agags Groove > Tower Ridge > Observatory Buttress - Ben Nevis > Quiver Rib - Glen Coe > January JigsawDay 3This is what you have come for - climbing some of the best easy climbs in the west coast of Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the rock climbing mountaineering environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, tying into anchors, where to stand on belays. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about mountain multi-pitch climbing and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. Some of the climbs could include: ​> Agags Groove > Tower Ridge > Observatory Buttress - Ben Nevis > Quiver Rib - Glen Coe > January JigsawDay 4This is what you have come for - climbing some of the best easy climbs in the west coast of Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the rock climbing mountaineering environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, tying into anchors, where to stand on belays. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about mountain multi-pitch climbing and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. Some of the climbs could include: ​> Agags Groove > Tower Ridge > Observatory Buttress - Ben Nevis > Quiver Rib - Glen Coe > January JigsawDay 5This is what you have come for - climbing some of the best easy climbs in the west coast of Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the rock climbing mountaineering environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, tying into anchors, where to stand on belays. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about mountain multi-pitch climbing and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. Some of the climbs could include: ​> Agags Groove > Tower Ridge > Observatory Buttress - Ben Nevis > Quiver Rib - Glen Coe > January Jigsaw   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Guidebooks > All climbing hardware > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified Instructor   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > A pair comfortable, waterproof walking boots or shoes > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layerWalking socks Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40 ltr Hat & waterproof gloves Lunch, plus a little spare food Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!) Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag Personal medications

This four-day walking expedition through Knoydart will take us into one of the most remote parts of Scotland with a chance to go to the most remote pub on mainland Britain! We will take in some of the surrounding mountains from our camp, hopefully at night sitting with the stars lighting up the sky! We also have some option to stay in a B&B at Inverie. Trek through some of the last true wilderness of the Scottish Highlands ✓ Have one of our local, friendly and experienced guides by your side ✓ Learn about some of the local history and flower and fauna during your tripDay 1Kinloch Hourn - Barrisdale Bay Starting at Kinloch Hourn, we wind our way along the shores of the majestic Loch Huron towards the sands in Barrisdale Bay where our first camp awaits.Day 2Barrisdale Bay - Inverie Today we have the option to head up and along the Aonach Sgoilte ridge, with the option, if people are feeling fit to take in the Munro of Ladar Bheinn. We usually head on towards Inverie where we can get food and a cold drink at the restaurant if needed.Day 3Inverie - Barrisdale Bay After a great night, we get packed up and head towards Gleann Meadal, where we have the option to head up and over the Munro of Meall Buidhe covering some very dramatic terrain with stunning views over the remoteness of the Knoydart area, back down towards Barrisdale camp.Day 4Barrisdale Bay- Kinloch Hourn After a great three days so far it's time to pack up and start heading out, we usually head back out the way we came in as it's a welcome break of heading along with not too much height gain!   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Camping food if staying under canvas > Camping stoves (trangia style) inc fuel > Camping mats > Cutlery > Tents 2 or 3 man > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. We recommend Gore-tex or similar. > A pair of comfortable, waterproof walking boots > Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layer​Hat & gloves Walking socks Some large zip-lock bags to keep your clothes and equipment organised Spare set of light clothes Head torch, plus spare batteries Water bottle or flask Sleeping bag, 2-3 season Rucksack 50-60ltr Walking poles Waterproof or zip lock bag for camera/phone Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!) Personal medications

Another real classic of Glencoe, join one of our professional guides for an ascent of Curved Ridge, giving an exhilarating, airy scramble up the impressive rock face of Buachille Etive Mor, taking in breathtaking views across Rannoch Moor, and beyond. The ridge takes us all the way to the summit of Stob Dearg, a great stop for lunch on a sunny day! Join one of our local guides to help you experience this true gem in the Scottish mountains. Ascend one of the Glen Coe classics ✓ Coaching with movement to become more confident on scrambling terrain ✓ Breathtaking views across Glen Coe ✓ Top-out on one of the most photographed mountains in ScotlandItineraryCurved Ridge, Glen Coe We plan to meet at the main car park at Lagan Garbh. A quick kit check then head up past the Lagan Garbh Cottage, taking in the views of this impressive rock face, after an hour we start to get a view of our ridge, we get kitted up and off up towards the exciting sections! A few steep and exposed sections but all very positive and fun! After the main ridge, we wind our way up through some broken ground towards the summit of Stob Dearg, hopefully with some great views across Rannoch Moor. We then head down towards Corie na Tulaich buzzing from our ascent all the way back to the car   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Climbing hardware > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar. A pair of stiff comfortable, waterproof walking boots 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layerWalking socks Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40 ltr Hat & waterproof gloves Lunch, plus a little spare food Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!) Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag Personal medications

Join us for our guided Aonach Eagach ridge traverse, one of the most sought after ridges in Scotland, and rightly so, with its sharp pinnacles, knife edge traverses and steep drops making this a committing outing. It requires sound judgement, skill and a cool head to safely negotiate this unforgettable day in the Scottish mountains. A favourite of so many with plenty of tales told over a refreshing drink at the Clachaig Inn. Traverse the most famous ridge in main land Scotland ✓ Coaching with movement to become more confident on scrambling terrain ✓ Breathtaking views across Glen Coe ✓ Have a relaxing refreshment in the famous Clachaig InnItineraryAonach Eagach, Glen Coe We plan to meet at the Clachaig Inn for 8.30am, check kit and drive to the east side of the glen. We then start our adventure up the east end of the ridge towards Am Bodach. Once 'the up' is done we get kitted up and pass the Chancellors seat before getting into the exciting stuff; the first exposed down climb. We then continue along the broad ridge towards Meall Dearg; before we start tackling the iconic pinnacles, this is where the heart begins to pound! After negotiating the exciting stuff, you get a chance to get your breath back! We also have the option to take in the second Munro of Sgorr nam Fiannaaidh if people wish. Time for the Clachaig Inn for a well-earned refreshment!   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Climbing hardware > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar. A pair of stiff comfortable, waterproof walking boots 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layerWalking socks Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40 ltr Hat & waterproof gloves Lunch, plus a little spare food Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!) Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag Personal medications

Our Intro to Skye scrambling course is aimed at people who either have some previous scrambling experience or wish to discover the uniqueness of this playground, it is a very good start to people who aspire to a full cullin traverse but haven't experienced the ridge before. Discover some of the best scrambling in the UK ✓ Learn and develop in this unique playground ✓ Coaching with movement to become more confident on scrambling terrain ✓ Route finding skills, from interpretation of the guide book and while on the routeDay 1Getting to grips with Skye We meet and chat through the week ahead, and what people want to get from the five days. We then look at the weather and plan the 2 days around the forecast. We then head intothe mountains looking for some rock to chat through some movement techniques, route finding and recap some basic rope work if need be i.e. tying in, belaying.Day 2We plan to head further afield and get onto some of the classic scrambles on the Skye, some of which could include:> The Spur > South East ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean > West ridge of Sgurr Dearg and the infamous Inn Pinn > The Cioch Nose   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Harness & helmet 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > A pair of stiff comfortable, waterproof walking boots > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layerWalking socks Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40 ltr Hat & waterproof gloves Lunch, plus a little spare food Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!) Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag Personal medications

Our Intro to winter lead climbing course is designed to help people take the step to becoming an independent winter climber; we will give you the skills and techniques to become confident competent on climbs around grade II+. We focus on route choice, efficient movement & technique, safe and appropriate anchor selection, rope and stance management, avalanche avoidance; while tackling some classics easier climbs along the way. Some previous winter walking experience is essential, with some rock climbing experience being a bonus for this course. Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axes, harness & helmet is included in the price ✓ Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts ✓ Recap of core winter skills, such as efficient use of crampons and ice on approach to climbs ✓ Basic ropework, belaying leader & second, how to attach to multi point anchors with the rope ✓ Retreating from multi-pitch climbs demonstrating the use of a variety of anchors ✓ Coaching on technique and movement for Ice/Mixed terrain ✓ Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice ✓ Use of technical Ice axes and crampons, inc the importance of care and maintenanceDay 1We will meet and chat through people's aims for the next few days; we will head out to our first climb. Generally we focus on solid core fundamentals of movement, footwork. During the climb we look at stance management, rope work while keeping this efficient.Day 2Today we will tackle another climb while looking at different anchor setups, stance management sand how to retreat if need be.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axes > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Any climbing hardware i.e. slings, carabiners, wires etc > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course​ 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - B2-B3 style boots, Winter walking socks ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum 🍴 Food - Lunch 🥤 Drink - Warm drink 📋 Other - 'Belay' type jacket Rucksack 30-40ltrWicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

Join our guided Skye Cuillin Munros course with the aim to summit the 11 Munros over 4 memorable days ion the Cuillin ridge. With our tailored course, we will make the best of the conditions and weather to give us the best chance of success. Our guide will provide coaching on movement to help with the technical sections and have a rope to provide further safety on some off the more exposed sections of scrambling/easy climbing. Ascend some of the toughest Munros with one of our experienced guides by your side ✓ Get the biggest 'tick' of them all, the infamous Inaccessible Pinnacle ✓ Become more confident on scrambling terrain with some basic movement coaching ✓ Have the reassurance of a rope on some of the more exposed and for any technical sections of the ridge ✓ Without a set itinerary we make the best of the weather & conditions ✓ Stunning views across to the Outer HebridesDay 1Sgurr nan Eag - Sgurr Dubh Mhor - Sgurr Alasdair The southern Munros today, we head into the complex Coir' a' Ghrunnda where we will take short scramble on to the ridge to tackle Sgurr nan Eag. The Dubh is next, we make our way over some complex terrain to tick off this summit before heading over to the highest peak on the Cullin, Sgurr Alasdair. We finish our descent down the Great Stone Chute.Day 2Inn Pin - Sgurr Mhic Chonnic The only 'climbing' peak in the munro book, the dreaded Inaccessible Pinnacle on Sguur Dearg. We make our way up the south west ridge before some easy section of scrambling leads us on to Sgurr Dearg. Time to get roped up and climb this iconic mountain, then for the exiting abseil off the end! We get our breath back before continuing down towards Corie Lagan, where we will keep our height along the ridge before making our way up towards Sgurr Mhic Chonnic, descent via Collies ledge and 'bomber alley' onto the Great Stone Chute.Day 3Sgurr a Mhadaidh - Sgurr a’ Ghreadaidh - Sgurr na Banachdaich The middle section of the Cullin today, we walk into the majestic Corie a' Ghreadaidh, keeping left, aiming for An Dorus. We get roped up for a few sections of tricky scrambling from the col, heading for Sgurr a' Mhadaidh. Retracing our steps we head back to the col and climb back out the other side, where we follow the ridge line to the small summit of Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh. Ahead lies one of the best sections of continuous scrambling on the ridge which takes us to our final summit for the day, Sgurr na Banachdaich.Day 4Sgurr nan Gillean - Am Bastier - Bruach na Frithe From the Sligachan Hotel, we make our way into the northern end of the Cullins. We weave our way into Corie a' Bhasteir, aiming for the col, where we plan to leave our rucksacks. We head for Sgurr nan Gillean scrambling up some fabulous sections of the ridge before heading through 'the window' and on to the summit. Retracing our steps we head back to the col, with an abseil in there for good measure! Now for the notorious 'Bad Step' en route to the summit of Am Bastier, a quick chat through where to put hands and feet, it's all over quickly and the summit lies just beyond. Again we retrace our way back to the bags, the bad step being easier going up! Bruach na Frithe is a just a walk up the side of 'the tooth'   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Harness & helmet 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Waterproofs, top and bottoms 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Water bottle or flask Walking boots with stiff sole Rucksack 30-40ltr

Join us on our guided West Coast Winter Summits course to sample some of the best mountains on the west coast of Scotland, under the guidance of our experienced, certified instructors. We will cover some aspects of training on this course but the emphasis is on guiding on some impressive mountains around Glen Coe, Mamores and the Grey Corries Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe and helmet is included in price ✓ How to be efficient with your snow craft; focusing on efficient footwork; use of the ice axe for self-belay, step cutting and self arrest ✓ Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts ✓ Appropriate choice and use of equipment and clothing suitable for winter hillwalking ✓ Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice ✓ Emergency procedures, digging shelters ✓ Ascend some classic mountains in the west coast of ScotlandDay 1We meet and chat through the week ahead, and what people want to get from the five days. We then look at the weather and avalanche forecast and talk through the options. On the snow, we concentrate on good footwork and efficient movement, thinking about prevention is better than cure! Then we will look at what to do if we do take a slide.Day 2This is what you have come for - ascents of major peaks in the west coast of Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the winter mountaineering environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, regulating your temperature or where to stop for a snack. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about mountaineering under your own steam and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. ​> Bidean Nam Bian via the Lost Valley > The Mamore Horseshoe from Kinlochmore > The Ring of Steall from Glen Nevis > Stob Coire Sgreamhach from Glencoe > Carn Mor Dearg Arete to the summit of Ben Nevis (I)Day 3This is what you have come for - ascents of major peaks in the west coast of Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the winter mountaineering environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, regulating your temperature or where to stop for a snack. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about mountaineering under your own steam and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. ​> Bidean Nam Bian via the Lost Valley > The Mamore Horseshoe from Kinlochmore > The Ring of Steall from Glen Nevis > Stob Coire Sgreamhach from Glencoe > Carn Mor Dearg Arete to the summit of Ben Nevis (I)Day 4This is what you have come for - ascents of major peaks in the west coast of Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the winter mountaineering environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, regulating your temperature or where to stop for a snack. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about mountaineering under your own steam and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. ​> Bidean Nam Bian via the Lost Valley > The Mamore Horseshoe from Kinlochmore > The Ring of Steall from Glen Nevis > Stob Coire Sgreamhach from Glencoe > Carn Mor Dearg Arete to the summit of Ben Nevis (I)Day 5This is what you have come for - ascents of major peaks in the west coast of Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the winter mountaineering environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, regulating your temperature or where to stop for a snack. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about mountaineering under your own steam and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. ​> Bidean Nam Bian via the Lost Valley > The Mamore Horseshoe from Kinlochmore > The Ring of Steall from Glen Nevis > Stob Coire Sgreamhach from Glencoe > Carn Mor Dearg Arete to the summit of Ben Nevis (I)   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Helmet > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food - Lunch 🥤 Drink - Warm Drink 📋 Other - B2-B3 style boots Rucksack 30-40ltrHat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum Winter walking socks We advise wearing 2-3 thinner layers rather than one thick layer so you can adjust your temperature during the activity 'Belay' type jacket Wicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter 4 season sleeping bag to snow hole if the conditions are favourable

Our winter navigation workshop is designed to help people become more efficient in the winter environment, having a good framework for their navigation and being able to apply appropriate techniques while in challenging conditions to keep safe while saving valuable time and energy. Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe and helmet is included in price We check for a solid foundation of the fundamentals to which we will build upon Route planning, navigating through complex avalanche terrain Techniques & strategies for 'white out' conditions, pros and cons of different methods Techniques & Strategies to relocate How to relate the map to ground and ground to map through contour interpretation Measuring distance from the map, relating to the ground & vice versa; pacing, timingDay 1Cairngorms. Day one will be finding what we have in the toolbox already, fine tuning those skills, providing a solid framework then we'll make things more accurate with contour interpretation, techniques for measuring distance and walking on bearing with accuracy.Day 2Cairngorms. Day two we will look at strategies for being able to keep ourselves safe on the terrain we navigate on and how to relocate if we become disorientated. Also, techniques how to relocate including the use of a GPS.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Helmet > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - B2-B3 style boots, Winter walking socks ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food - Lunch 🥤 Drink - Warm drink 📋 Other - Rucksack 30-40ltr Belay' type jacketWicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

Our advanced winter climbing course has been put together for people who want to further their techniques and push their grade in ice and mixed climbing. We usually tackle some of the classic climbs and ridges throughout the Northern Corries & Ben Nevis Some previous winter climbing experience is essential for this course. Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axes, harness & helmet is included in the price ✓ Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts ✓ Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice ✓ Advanced techniques of ice and rock protection, torquing & dry tooling ✓ Construction of winter belays, Albolokov threads, belaying in 'guide mode' ✓ Escaping from winter multi-pitch climbs, minimising equipment left behind ✓ Coaching to develop your movement and technique on steep/varied terrainDay 1Cairngorms. We will meet and chat through the course and get people's aspirations for the next few days; we check kit and head out for our first climb, Hidden Chimney being a popular choice.Day 2Cairngorms. Back into the Corie an t-Sneachda to head up Invernookie.Day 3Cairngorms. We can step it up a little today and try Sidewinder or Ewen Buttress in Coriean Lochain.Day 4Cairngorms. If things are progressing well we will head into Corie an t-Sneachda today we can try the classic Fingers Ridge.Day 5Cairngorms. If the past 4 days have been progressing nicely then we can try finish on Deep cut chimney on the last day to top the 5 days off!   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Technical ice axes > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Any climbing hardware i.e. slings, carabiners, wires etc > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - B2-B3 style boots, Winter walking socks ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum 🍴 Food - Lunch 🥤 Drink - Warm drink 📋 Other - > 'Belay' type jacket Rucksack 30-40ltrWicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

Our five-day advanced winter skills course, based in Aviemore, Scotland is designed to equip you with the skills to become independent in the mountains in Scottish winter and further afield. It will give you the techniques, skill and confidence to explore safely with the knowledge that if conditions deteriorate then, you can look after yourself. We also try and take in some summits during the course and if conditions are favourable we will spend the night in a snow hole. ✓ Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe and helmet is included in price ✓ Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice ✓ Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts ✓ Appropriate choice and use of equipment and clothing suitable for winter hillwalking ✓ How to be efficient with your snow craft; focusing on efficient footwork; use of the ice axe for self-belay, step cutting and self arrest ✓ Emergency procedures, digging shelters ✓ Core, fundamental navigation techniques for winter travelDay 1We meet and chat through the day, and what people want to get from the five days. We then look at the weather and avalanche forecast and talk through the options. On the snow, we concentrate on good footwork and efficient movement, thinking about prevention is better than cure! Then we will look at what to do if we do take a slide.Day 2Today we go on a bit of journey to practise our skills from yesterday, thinking about why and when we make decisions with the aim of developing our techniques on different terrain, slopes, building confidence. We will also look at emergency procedures and what to do if we get caught out in adverse conditions.Day 3Day three we can put our skills into practise with climbing to a summit, adding some navigation throughout the day while refining your technique to save energy and be efficient with your snow craft.Day 4Day four we navigate our way towards our snow hole site for the night, we then start digging! We will show you techniques to try and minimise wet kit and to make the night as comfortable as possible.Day 5The last day is a case of packing up, navigating our way out with the opportunity to run through any skills that you would like to cover on the way out. Time for well-earned cake and coffee!   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Helmet > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food - Lunch 🥤 Drink - Warm Drink 📋 Other - B2-B3 style boots Rucksack 30-40ltrHat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum Winter walking socks We advise wearing 2-3 thinner layers rather than one thick layer so you can adjust your temperature during the activity 'Belay' type jacket Wicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

As you can see from the photo above Loch Maree is of sheer beauty, the longest freshwater loch in Scotland that hasn't been impacted by us, humans. It has a total of 66 islands to explore with a pair of nesting sea eagles which can be spotted as you paddle down the loch if we're lucky. The surrounding area is steeped in history and folklore, and it doesn't take long to understand why this area is a delightful favourite. Learn how to paddle the traditional style open canoe ✓ Paddle across the longest non-human impacted freshwater Loch in Scotland ✓ Paddle through some exciting but easy white water ✓ Explore some of the 66 islands, inc Isle Maree where there is a real life money tree ✓ Have a chance to see a white-tailed Sea Eagle in its natural surroundingsDay 1Beinn Eighe Car Park - Letterewe Starting off in the car park near Beinn Eighe, we check kit, cover safety procedures then get on the water and run through some basic skills to build confidence. We then set off NW past the foothills of the majestic Munro of Slioch down towards Letterewe where we will be camping for the night.Day 2Lettewewe - Poolewe We get packed up and get on the water to paddle down past some of the 66 islands where we can stop and check out Isle Maree where legend has it if you had insanity problem you would be taken out to the loch by the priest and bathed in the water for an immediate cure! Off we go in the boats again hopefully spotting the rare black-throated divers and maybe even the white-tailed sea eagle!   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Buoyancy aids > Helmets > Canoes & paddles > Waterproof storage > Camping food if staying under canvas > Camping stoves (trangia style) inc fuel > Camping mats > Cutlery > Tents 2 or 3 man > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > Waterproofs, top and bottoms > Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) > Spare shoes to get wet plus dry shoes for camp > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. We recommend Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layer​Hat & gloves Warm socks Sleeping bag, 3 season Spare set of clothes x 2 Some large zip-lock bags to keep your clothes and equipment organised Head torch, plus spare batteries Water bottle or flask Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!) Personal medications

Letterewe and the Fisherfields area is one of the most remote areas of Scotland which needs to be explored by foot, with some famous mountains close we have options to do some Munro bagging or to ease ourselves in with some more gentle walking and exploring. To truly enjoy this area 5 days is required to make our way through and up these mountains from Beinn Eighe to Ullapool. Trek through some of the last true wilderness of the Scottish Highlands ✓ Have one of our local, friendly and experienced guides by your side ✓ Learn about some of the local history and flower and fauna during your tripDay 1Kinlochewe - Loch Maree Starting at Kinlochewe, we wander down beside the river taking in the stunning views of Slioch and down Loch Maree, the longest fresh water in Scotland that hasn't had any human impact. The shores of where we will camp tonight.Day 2Loch Maree - Fionn Loch Waking up beside Loch Maree, we get packed up and head along the trail to Lettewe, a small settlement of a few houses that you can only access by foot or boat. After lunch here taking in the views of Beinn Eighe, we head up the postman track to Fionn Loch where we will camp for the night.Day 3Fionn Loch - Shenavall Today we have the opportunity to take on a few Munros if people feel up for it. To the East of the trail, we have A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor before heading down to the magnificent bothy of Shenavall, where we plan to camp close by with the imposing An Teallach close for the adventurous next day.Day 4Shenavall - Shenavall Waking up under the impressive fortress of An Teallach, our objective for today. We head up the track and break NW to head for Sail Liath, here we wind our way along the ridge passing Lord Berkley's Seat to the summit of Sgurr Fiona and onto Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill before returning to our camp at Shenavall.Day 5Shenavall - Car park A832 The last day of this magic trip we pack up and head along the track taking in the sheer size of An Teallach and what we done the day before, enjoying the views as we wander along to the A832 near Dundonnell.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > On-course transport > Equipment supplied by SRW > Camping food if staying under canvas > Camping stoves (trangia style) inc fuel > Camping mats > Cutlery > Tents 2 or 3 man > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. We recommend Gore-tex or similar. > A pair of comfortable, waterproof walking boots > Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layer​Hat & gloves Walking socks Sleeping bag, 3 season Spare set of clothes x 2 Some large zip-lock bags to keep your clothes and equipment organised Spare set of light clothes Head torch, plus spare batteries Water bottle or flask Sleeping bag, 2-3 season Rucksack 50-60ltr Walking poles Waterproof or zip lock bag for camera/phone Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!) Personal medications

Our intro to ice climbing course is designed to help people take the next step to becoming competent on ice; focusing on efficient movement and technique, specific equipment for ice climbing with how we select it and how to use it. We will cover these aspects while on some easier ice climbs. Some previous winter walking plus some mountaineering/rock climbing experience is essential for this course. Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axes, harness & helmet is included in the price ✓ Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts ✓ Recap of core winter skills, such as efficient use of crampons and ice on approach to climbs ✓ Appropriate gear selection and use including the use of ice screws ✓ Retreating from multi-pitch climbs demonstrating the use of a variety of anchors ✓ Coaching on technique and movement for Ice/Mixed terrain ✓ Use of technical Ice axes and crampons, inc the importance of care and maintenance ✓ Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choiceDay 1We will meet and chat through people's aspirations for the next few days, we will then head out to our first climb, possibly Green gully concentrating on footwork, movement & rope work.Day 2Today we get on another climb and have a look at different anchor setups, stance management and retreating if need be, Combe Gully potentially for today on the Ben.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Any climbing hardware i.e. slings, carabiners, wires etc > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course​ 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - B2-B3 style boots, Winter walking socks. ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum 🍴 Food - Lunch 🥤 Drink - Warm drink 📋 Other - 'Belay' type jacket Rucksack 30-40ltrWicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

Our winter navigation workshop is designed to help people become more efficient in the winter environment, having a good framework for their navigation and being able to apply appropriate techniques while in challenging conditions to keep safe while saving valuable time and energy.Day 1Cairngorms. Day one will be finding what we have in the toolbox already, fine tuning those skills, providing a solid framework then we'll make things more accurate with contour interpretation, techniques for measuring distance and walking on bearing with accuracy. Day 2Cairngorms. Day two we will look at strategies for being able to keep ourselves safe on the terrain we navigate on and how to relocate if we become disorientated. Also, techniques how to relocate including the use of a GPS.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport. 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Helmet > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course​ 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Winter walking socks (We advise wearing 2-3 thinner layers rather than one thick layer so you can adjust your temperature during the activity). ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, B2-B3 style boots > Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum 🍴 Food - Lunch 🥤 Drink - Warm Drink 📋 Other - Rucksack 30-40ltr'Belay' type jacket Wicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

Join us on our guided hike to tick off the Cairngorms 4000s, we plan to tackle this classic journey over two days. Standing on summits over 4,000 feet, you will have some of the best and most memorable views in the British Isles, truly breathtaking. With our local experienced guide, you will also learn about the surrounding area, inc it's unique flora and fauna. Ascend 2nd - 6th highest mountains in the UK ✓ Hike along the highest upland area in the UK​ ✓ Have the security of one of our friendly, professional guides by your side ✓ Have some refreshments in the highest restaurant in the UK ✓ Spot some of the unique wildlife in this vast expanse of the Cairngorm plateauDay 1Cairn Toul, Sgor and Lochan Uaine & Braeraich Stats - 28km, 1850mtrs, 10 -12 hours With a big day ahead, we opt for an early start at the sugar bowl car park. We have a quick kit check before heading towards the Chalamain gap where we take in the fabulous views of the Northern Corries before making our way into the Lairig Ghru. from here we head towards the remote bothy of Garbh Corie. From here we intend to head up the north ridge of Cairn Toul for our breathtaking views across the Cairngorms. Now over towards Sgor and Lochan Uaine, the legs feeling the tough day, especially on the last ascent to Braeraich. We then head back towards the Lairig Ghru and retrace our track back to the sugar bowl.Day 2Ben Macdui, Cairngorm Stats - 17km, 1100mtrs, 6 - 8 hours A welcomed shorter day as we head over the vast expanse of the main Cairngorm plateau. From the car park we head towards the stunning cliffs of the Northern Corries, before gaining height, looking over towards the peaks that we ascended the day before. Onward and upward we head towards the peak of Ben Macdui, with stunning views across the national park and beyond as far as the eye can see. We then make our way towards the northern corries and handrail the rims with memorable views into Coire and Lochain and Coire ant-Sneachdta before heading up to the weather station on the top of Cairngorm. We also have the option of refreshments at the restaurant for the ski centre before heading down 'windy ridge' towards the car park.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Camping food if staying under canvas > Camping stoves (trangia style) inc fuel > Camping mats > Cutlery > Tents 2 or 3 man > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. We recommend Gore-tex or similar. A pair of comfortable, waterproof walking boots > Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Spare insulating layer​Hat & gloves Walking socks Sleeping bag, 3 season Spare set of clothes x 2 Some large zip-lock bags to keep your clothes and equipment organised Spare set of light clothes Head torch, plus spare batteries Water bottle or flask Sleeping bag, 2-3 season Walking polesWaterproof or zip lock bag for camera/phone Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!) Personal medications Rucksack 50-60ltr

The North West Classic Ridge course has been put together for people who would like to be guided up and along the classic ridges in the North West Highlands. If conditions allow tackling some of the most famous ridges throughout this three-day course will be an unforgettable experience! The ridges could include Liathach, An Teallach and Forcan Ridge. Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe, harness & helmet is included in the price ✓ Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts ✓ Recap of core winter skills, such as using the ice axe and crampons for approaching climbs ✓ Route finding; interpreting the guide book and while on the route ✓ Coaching to develop movement over 'scrambling' type terrain ✓ Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choiceDay 1Day one will concentrate on good footwork, how to tie in, belay safely. How to select, build safe anchors and manage your stance efficiently.Day 2On day two we can have a look at applying our skills from day one on an easy climb, ridge to put our skills into context while drip feeding some more techniques along the way.Day 3On day two we can have a look at applying our skills from day one on an easy climb, ridge to put our skills into context while drip feeding some more techniques along the way.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Any climbing hardware i.e. slings, carabiners, wires etc > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course​ 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - B2-B3 style boots, Winter walking socks (We advise wearing 2-3 thinner layers rather than one thick layer so you can adjust your temperature during the activity) ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum 🍴 Food - Lunch 🥤 Drink - Warm drink 📋 Other - 'Belay' type jacket Rucksack 30-40ltrWicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

This course designed for people who wish to be guided along some of the classic ridges on the West Coast of Scotland! We tackle some of the best scrambling on offer in Glen Coe & Ben Nevis; if conditions allow we will tackle classics such as Tower Ridge, Aonach Eagach & Curved Ridge, giving you memories that will stay with you for the rest of your life! Traverse the most famous ridge in main land Scotland ✓ Coaching with movement to become more confident on scrambling terrain ✓ Breathtaking views across Glen Coe ✓ Have a relaxing refreshment in the famous Clachaig InnDay 1Ledge Route - Ben Nevis Today we meet chat through the week with the forecast and plan ahead accordingly. We then head off up towards The North Face of the Ben looking to ease us into the week by tackling ledge route which has some easier scrambling with stunning views across the north face.Day 2Lagan Garbh - Buachaille Etive Mor Day two we hope to head into Glen Coe to tackle the impressive looking Lagan Garbh, with its rounded rough rock to start off with and weaving our way up the buttress which has a steeper finish but is short lived!Day 3Aonach Eagach The ridge that everyone talks about and wants to do, well today we tackle it head on! It's a fair hike to Am Bodach before we get kitted up for the first little section of scrambling, we walk the next section before weaving our way to the pinnacles! An absolute classic!Day 4Curved Ridge - Buachaille Etive Mor ​ Back to the Buachille today to head up Curved Ridge, with the distinctly panoramic views across Rannoch Moor it's a jaw dropper. It's a little spicier today with a few steeper sections to negotiate, and it spits us out at the summit of Stob Dearg.Day 5Tower Ridge - Ben Nevis Tower Ridge, regarded as one of the best scrambles in Scotland, and rightly so, we have saved this one till the last day for you to finish on a high! It has some of the best views of the North face, and it pops you out onto the summit of the Ben after negotiating in infamous tower gap.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Climbing hardware > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > A pair of stiff comfortable, waterproof walking boots > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layerWalking socks Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40 ltr Hat & waterproof gloves Lunch, plus a little spare food Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!) Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag Personal medications

Skye has it all when it comes to exploring, from the sea coast to the array of ridges with alpine style peaks. We try and take in some of these spectacular views with our expedition. It's a magical area with something for everyone including some fascinating folklore! Have one of our local, friendly and experienced guides by your side ✓ Learn about some of the local history and flower and fauna during your tripDay 1Bealach Mor - Bealach Chaiplan Starting off 8km north of Portree, we head up onto the ridge via Bealach Mor, where we will follow along this beautiful ridge on to The Storr which offers great views of the famous Old Mon of Storr. We then continue to our camp at Bealach Chaiplan.Day 2Bealach Chaiplan - Staffin Waking up on the ridge with views of the mainland towards Torridon make for an impressive sunrise hopefully. Packed up and off we head towards Beinn Edra and make our way down towards the road that joins to Staffin.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Camping food if staying under canvas > Camping stoves (trangia style) inc fuel > Camping mats > Cutlery > Tents 2 or 3 man > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. We recommend Gore-tex or similar. > A pair of comfortable, waterproof walking boots > Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layer​Hat & gloves Walking socks Sleeping bag, 3 season Spare set of clothes x 2 Some large zip-lock bags to keep your clothes and equipment organised Spare set of light clothes Head torch, plus spare batteries Water bottle or flask Sleeping bag, 2-3 season Rucksack 50-60ltr Walking poles Waterproof or zip lock bag for camera/phone Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!) Personal medications

Being able to make good judgement calls on the hill in winter comes from experience and knowledge of what has been happening on the mountain, how to interpret your surrounding on the day and how to apply that knowledge to good decision making. Let us show you the skills on how to interpret the snow with different techniques on our avalanche course. Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe and helmet is included in price ✓ Understanding contributing factors to avalanches, how we plan, prepare and execute our findings ✓ How to check, interpret and understand the snow profiles ✓ Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice ✓ Route planning, navigating through complex avalanche terrain ✓ Techniques for safe travel in suspected avalanche terrainDay 1Cairngorms. Day one will be finding what we have in the toolbox already, fine tuning those skills, providing a solid framework then we'll make things more accurate with contour interpretation, techniques for measuring distance and walking on bearing with accuracy.Day 2Cairngorms. Day two we will look at strategies for being able to keep ourselves safe on the terrain we navigate on and how to relocate if we become disorientated. Also, techniques how to relocate including the use of a GPS.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Helmet > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - B2-B3 style boots, Winter walking socks ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum 🍴 Food - Lunch 🥤 Drink - Warm drink 📋 Other - Rucksack 30-40ltr'Belay' type jacket Wicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

Our guiding service designed for people who would like the reassurance of a professional guide by your side to help you achieve those goals that you may not feel confident to try on your own. Whether it's Conic Hill or The Inn Pinn on Skye, we will be by your side every step of the way.ItineraryWe will tailor your day to your aspirations.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Harness & helmet 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need ☂️ Waterproofs - Waterproofs, top and bottoms 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Water bottle or flask Walking boots with stiff sole Rucksack 30-40ltr

Our five-day winter lead climbing course is designed to help people take the step to become an independent winter climber; we will give you the skills and techniques to become more confident for winter ascents. We focus on route choice, efficient movement & technique, safe and appropriate anchor selection, rope and stance management, avalanche avoidance; while tackling some classics easier climbs along the way. Some previous winter climbing experience is essential, with some trad rock lead climbing experience being a bonus for this course. Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axes, harness & helmet is included in the price ✓ Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts ✓ Recap of core winter skills, such as efficient use of crampons and ice on approach to climbs ✓ Basic ropework, belaying leader & second, how to attach to multi-point anchors with the rope ✓ Retreating from multi-pitch climbs demonstrating the use of a variety of anchors ✓ Coaching on technique and movement for Ice/Mixed terrain ✓ Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice ✓ Use of technical Ice axes and crampons, inc the importance of care and maintenanceDay 1We will meet and chat through people's aims for the next few days; we will head out to our first climb. Generally we focus on solid core fundamentals of movement, footwork. During the climb we look at stance management, rope work while keeping this efficient.Day 2Today we will tackle another climb while looking at different anchor setups, stance management sand how to retreat if need be.Day 3We can step it up a little today and try Sidewinder or Ewen Buttress in Coriean Lochain.Day 4If things are progressing well we will head into Corie an t-Sneachda today we can try the classic Hidden Chimney.Day 5If the past 4 days have been progressing nicely then we can try finish on Deep cut chimney on the last day to top the 5 days off!   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axes > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Any climbing hardware i.e. slings, carabiners, wires etc > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course​ 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - B2-B3 style boots, Winter walking socks ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum 🍴 Food - Lunch 🥤 Drink - Warm drink & Rucksack 30-40ltr 📋 Other - 'Belay' type jacketWicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

Skye touches anyone's heart that has spent any time here, with its alpine style ridges, sharp pinnacles, exposure and committing days out it provides a majestic natural playground for climbing and scrambling. With the rough basalt rock, it's a delight to scramble on, providing confidence underfoot once some coaching has been applied. After a great day in the mountains, the island also does some fantastic ales! Ascend some of the classic ridges on the Black Cullin ✓ Coaching with movement to become more confident on scrambling terrain ✓ Route finding skills, through the guide book and while on the route ✓ Boat trip across Loch Slaplin from Elgol, taking in this unique view of the ridgeDay 1Pinnacle Ridge Starting off at the Sligachan Hotel, we head off up the track towards the ridge, taking in the views of The Northern Culllin, what a great sight for anyone! We then get roped up at the start of the ridge and start working our way up through the pinnacles until we ab off the third pinnacle which proves to be exciting! Along and up through the knight's peak and on towards Gillian with the hopefulness of a view!Day 2Dubhs Ridge We start off today by getting a boat over from Elgol, heading over Loch Scavaig towards Loch Coruisk with Dubhs Ridge clearly in the foreground. 30min walk to the base and we get kitted up and start the marathon of the longest 'rock climb' in the UK. with its smooth, easy angled slabs it provides a very memorable day all the way to the summit of the Dubhs.Day 3Clach Glas Bla Bheinn traverse The Scottish Matterhorn is on the cards today! We get packed and head up towards Sgurr nan each where we get our first view of the traverse, at first it looks way too steep for anything we want to scramble through! But with careful route finding, we get a devious lineup Clach Glas and onto the shoulder of Bla Bheinn. Time for a very well and truly earned drink at the pub!   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Harness & helmet 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > A pair of stiff comfortable, waterproof walking boots > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar. 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layerWalking socks Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40 ltr Hat & waterproof gloves Lunch, plus a little spare food Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!) Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag Personal medications

Our 'further' scrambling course looks at developing your skills and knowledge to let you progress onto more exciting and committing terrain. We will look at basic rope work to be able to look after us as a leader and to protect a second on grade 2-3 terrain. Learn core skills to keep you and your partner safe on scrambling terrain ✓ Coaching with movement to become more confident on scrambling terrain ✓ Route finding skills, through use of the guidebook and while on route ✓ Techniques on how to safe guard each other with the use of the rope ✓ How & when to construct belays, showing pros and cons of different methodsDay 1We will cover kit carried, route finding, decision making on the route. We will also spend some time on rope work, belays how to set them up and organise them.Day 2On day two we will put into action what we have learned from day one on another scramble with the use of a rope to safeguard each other in different types of terrain and how to abseil should we need to.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Climbing hardware > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > A pair of stiff comfortable, waterproof walking boots > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layerWalking socks Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40 ltr Hat & waterproof gloves Lunch, plus a little spare food Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!) Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag Personal medications

Let us guide you along the Aonach Eagach ridge, this is one of the most sought after ridges in Scotland, and rightly so, with its sharp pinnacles, knife edge traverses and steep drops make this a committing outing. It requires sound judgement, skill and a cool head to safely negotiate this unforgettable day in The Scottish mountains! A favourite of so many with plenty of tales told over a refreshing drink at the Clachaig Inn. Traverse the most famous ridge in the Cairngorms ✓ Coaching with movement to become more confident on scrambling terrain ✓ Breathtaking views across the Cairngorm Massif ✓ Have a relaxing refreshment at the excellent Old Bridge InnItineraryFiacaill Ridge, Cairngorms We plan to meet in Aviemore, chat through equipment and aspirations for the day before heading up to the Cas car park where we will be able to see the grandeur of the Northern Corries. A gentle start leads us into the glacial features before we take a turn and head up towards Corie an t-Shneachda where we will make our way towards 'twin-ribs', this provides an enjoyable alternative to gain the ridge before we traverse towards the main event. We can then pick and choose a variety of lines to make the scrambling a little easier or harder depending on the conditions. We weave our way up the grippy granite, with exposed drops above Fiacaill Buttress but easier options on the Lochan side if need be, all the effort to be rewarded with fabulous views across to Shelterstone and the Loch Avon basin.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment 📋 Other - > Equipment supplied by SRW> Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Climbing hardware > Group shelter > First Aid kit  What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > A pair of stiff comfortable, waterproof walking boots > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layerWalking socks Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40 ltr Hat & waterproof gloves Lunch, plus a little spare food Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!) Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag Personal medications

Our advanced scrambling course looks at the fundamental skills needed to look after yourself and your partner on typical grade 3 terrain. We will look at rope work techniques inc, stance management, transitions between moving together or pitching and how we recognise when to do so. All the while keeping these areas slick while maintaining flow in our movement, and our rope work. Learn core skills to keep you and your partner safe on scrambling terrain ✓ Coaching with movement to become more confident on scrambling terrain ✓ Route finding skills, through use of the guidebook and while on route ✓ Techniques on how to safe guard each other with the use of the rope ✓ Techniques on how to move together, including the use of a framework to assess the risk, selecting an appropriate technique for the terrain ✓ How & when to construct belays, showing pros and cons of different methodsDay 1We will cover how to effectively plan a day in the mountains, guide book interpretation and applying this to the route. The kit we carry and why, route finding en route, decision making on the route about where to go and how to use the rope, inc transitions between rope off, moving together and pitching the crux section on the scramble.Day 2On day two we will put into action what we have learned from day one on another scramble with the use of a rope to safeguard each other in different types of terrain and how to abseil should we need to.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Climbing hardware > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > A pair of stiff comfortable, waterproof walking boots > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layerWalking socks Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40 ltr Hat & waterproof gloves Lunch, plus a little spare food Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!) Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag Personal medications

Join us on our guided North West Winter Summits course to sample some of the best mountains on the north west coast of Scotland, under the guidance of our experienced, certified instructors. We will cover some aspects of training on this course but the emphasis is on guiding on some impressive mountains around Torridon, Assynt areas. Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe and helmet is included in price How to be efficient with your snow craft; focusing on efficient footwork; use of the ice axe for self-belay, step cutting and self arrest Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts Appropriate choice and use of equipment and clothing suitable for winter hillwalking Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice Emergency procedures, digging shelters Ascend some classic mountains in the west coast of ScotlandDay 1We meet and chat through the week ahead, and what people want to get from the five days. We then look at the weather and avalanche forecast and talk through the options. On the snow, we concentrate on good footwork and efficient movement, thinking about prevention is better than cure! Then we will look at what to do if we do take a slide.Day 2This is what you have come for - ascents of major peaks in the west coast of Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the winter mountaineering environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, regulating your temperature or where to stop for a snack. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about mountaineering under your own steam and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. Some of the peaks could include: ​> Beinn Eighe > Western summit of Liathach > Ben Alligin > Slioch > Sgorr RuadhDay 3This is what you have come for - ascents of major peaks in the west coast of Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the winter mountaineering environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, regulating your temperature or where to stop for a snack. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about mountaineering under your own steam and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. Some of the peaks could include: ​> Beinn Eighe > Western summit of Liathach > Ben Alligin > Slioch > Sgorr RuadhDay 4This is what you have come for - ascents of major peaks in the west coast of Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the winter mountaineering environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, regulating your temperature or where to stop for a snack. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about mountaineering under your own steam and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. Some of the peaks could include: ​> Beinn Eighe > Western summit of Liathach > Ben Alligin > Slioch > Sgorr RuadhDay 5This is what you have come for - ascents of major peaks in the west coast of Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the winter mountaineering environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, regulating your temperature or where to stop for a snack. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about mountaineering under your own steam and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. Some of the peaks could include: ​> Beinn Eighe > Western summit of Liathach > Ben Alligin > Slioch > Sgorr Ruadh   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Helmet > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - B2-B3 style boots, Winter walking socks ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum 🍴 Food - Lunch 🥤 Drink - Warm drink 📋 Other - Rucksack 30-40ltr'Belay' type jacket Wicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

Join our navigation improver course if you feel like your navigation skills could be doing with a refresher or would like to learn some new techniques to relocate, be more accurate, efficient or simply to build confidence then why not have an experienced instructor to give accurate and friendly feedback to help you enjoy your days in the mountains to their fullest. Recap of core navigation techniques and strategies ✓ Learn how to become more efficient with the three areas of; contour interpretation, compass work and distance measuring, on map and the ground ✓ Gain tips to make navigation more manageable, saving valuable time when the going gets tough ✓ Strategies and techniques on how to relocate when 'mispaced' inc the use of GPSItineraryOn our improver course, we will look a being more accurate with the fundamentals; contour interpretation, measuring distance, & compass work. We use this base to build upon with previous knowledge to make our navigation accurate and how to cope in adverse conditions We will also cover advanced techniques of how to relocate using the compass & GPS.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Harness & helmet 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Waterproofs, top and bottoms 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink - Rucksack 30-40ltr 📋 Other - Water bottle or flask Walking boots with stiff sole Rucksack 30-40ltr

Our Intro to winter climbing course is designed to help people take the step to becoming an independent winter climber; we will give you the skills and techniques to become more confident for winter ascents. We focus on route choice, efficient movement & technique, safe and appropriate anchor selection, rope and stance management, avalanche avoidance; while tackling some classics easier climbs along the way. Some previous winter walking experience is essential, with some rock climbing experience being a bonus for this course. Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axes, harness & helmet is included in the price ✓ Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts ✓ Recap of core winter skills, such as efficient use of crampons and ice on approach to climbs ✓ Basic rope-work, belaying leader & second, how to attach to multi-point anchors with the rope ✓ Retreating from multi-pitch climbs demonstrating the use of a variety of anchors ✓ Coaching on technique and movement for Ice/Mixed terrain ✓ Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice ✓ Use of technical Ice axes and crampons, inc the importance of care and maintenanceDay 1We will meet and chat through people's aims for the next few days; we will head out to our first climb, possibly Aladdin’s Couloir and concentrate on footwork, movement & rope work.Day 2Today we will tackle another climb while looking at different anchor setups, stance management and how to retreat if need be.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axes > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Any climbing hardware i.e. slings, carabiners, wires etc > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - B2-B3 style boots, Winter walking socks (We advise wearing 2-3 thinner layers rather than one thick layer so you can adjust your temperature during the activity) ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum 🍴 Food - Lunch 🥤 Drink - Warm drink 📋 Other - 'Belay' type jacket Rucksack 30-40ltrWicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

The Cairngorms are a truly unique landscape of The British Isles, with its high plateau and hosting five of the six highest peaks in The UK; there are some classic trips to be had with its truly unique wildlife, rare species of plants there's something for everyone. It also holds the highest loch over 3,000ft, Loch Etchachan which is situated not far from the beautiful cliffs of Shelterstone Crag. From here is one of the finest views in The Cairngorms National Park, Loch Avon. Have the luxury of picking your own dates and group ✓ Have one of our local, friendly and experienced guides by your side ✓ Learn about some of the local history and flower and fauna during your tripDay 1We will cover kit carried, route finding, decision making on the route. We will also spend some time on rope work, belays how to set them up and organise them.Day 2On day two we will put into action what we have learned from day one on another scramble with the use of a rope to safeguard each other in different types of terrain and how to abseil should we need to.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - Highly experienced & qualified guide 🧰 Equipment - Harness & helmet 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Walking boots with stiff sole ☂️ Waterproofs - Waterproofs, top and bottoms 📋 Other - Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40ltr

Learning how to look after you and your partner on longer climbs can a be very rewarding experience. With our multi-pitch intro, we will give you the skills, techniques and knowledge of how to keep climbing safely & efficiently. To achieve this, we will focus on solid anchor setups, stance and rope management which will maintain the flow and overall enjoyment while climbing those sought after routes! Having some previous outdoor climbing experience is desirable but not essential. How to safely and effectively belay leader & second ✓ Learn the skills to assess and select appropriate traditional leader placed protection ✓ How to attach to multi-point anchors with the rope ✓ How effectively manage your stance to minimise rope tangles ✓ Retreating from multi-pitch climbs demonstrating the use of a variety of anchors ✓ Coaching on technique and movementDay 1We will chat and establish your aims for the course before heading to one of the local crags. We will look at route finding, rope and stance management and how we can make a slick change over for the next pitch.Day 2On day two, we get some mileage under our belt and apply our learning from day one on some different climbs, focusing on useful strategies and techniques that can be beneficial in a variety of situations.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Guidebooks > All climbing hardware > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified Instructor   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > A pair comfortable, waterproof walking boots or shoes > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layerWalking socks Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40 ltr Hat & waterproof gloves Lunch, plus a little spare food Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!) Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag Personal medications

Starting off in the Cairngorms National Park we start the classic canoe descent of the river Spey, paddling all the way to the North Sea! Along the way we develop your paddling skills and knowledge to maximise your enjoyment on this wonderful classic canoe journey. We also have various options from wild camping to staying in B&B's with cooked breakfast and dinner every night. There are also options to check out some of the local Speyside whisky distilleries along the way if people are keen to sample some of the local tipple! Learn how to paddle the traditional style open canoe ✓ Paddle from Cairngorms mountain range all the way to the North Sea ✓ Paddle some exciting white water, with easier meanders between the exiting sections! ✓ Sleep under canvas or B&B options available ✓ Options to experience the famous Spey-side whiskeysDay 1Aviemore - Boat of Balliefurth You'll meet your guide in Aviemore where we will get our kit checked and packed. Then we chat through emergency procedures before we get on the water and run through some basic skills to get our confidence up then get on our way through the upper reaches of the river and cruise on down to Boat of Balliefurth to get our camp setup.Day 2Boat of Balliefurth - Ballindalloch We get packed up and get on the water to flow down through Grantown on Spey taking in some faster-moving water where we will help to develop our moving water skills, paddling through fantastic scenery all the way to the next camp at Ballindalloch.Day 3Ballindalloch - Craigellachie Today is the most exciting day, with some of the best rapids along the way, the Washing machine and Knockando being the two of most memorable. After the action, we head down to Craigellachie where we can get some food and visit the whisky bar if you desire!Day 4Craigellachie - Spey Bay The last day where we head out towards The North Sea over the course of the day with the scenery changing from the mountains at the start to now the expanse of the open sea salt air as we head towards Spey Bay where we can get some photos and coffee!   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Buoyancy aids > Helmets > Canoes & paddles > Waterproof storage > Camping food if staying under canvas > Camping stoves (trangia style) inc fuel > Camping mats > Cutlery > Tents 2 or 3 man > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > Waterproofs, top and bottoms > Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare shoes to get wet plus dry shoes for campQuality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. We recommend Gore-tex or similar Spare insulating layer​ Hat & gloves Warm socks Sleeping bag, 3 season Spare set of clothes x 2 Some large zip-lock bags to keep your clothes and equipment organised Head torch, plus spare batteries Water bottle or flask Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!) Personal medications

The mighty Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK at 1,344mtrs above sea level it's a fair old hike from nearly sea level, lots of people get caught out tackling 'The Ben' as conditions can change faster than you realise! Why not let us take the stress off of your shoulders with having one of our friendly, professional, knowledgeable guides by your side that can provide peace of mind with someone that knows the mountain. Ascend the highest mountain in the UK ✓ Have one of our friendly, local, experienced guides by your side ✓ Learn some of the geological and human impact on the mountainDay 1We will cover kit carried, route finding, decision making on the route. We will also spend some time on rope work, belays how to set them up and organise them.Day 2On day two we will put into action what we have learned from day one on another scramble with the use of a rope to safeguard each other in different types of terrain and how to abseil should we need to.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Harness & helmet 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Waterproofs, top and bottoms 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Water bottle or flask Walking boots with stiff sole Rucksack 30-40ltr

The Cairngorms are a truly unique landscape of The British Isles, with its high plateau and hosting five of the six highest peaks in The UK; there are some classic trips to be had with its truly unique wildlife, rare species of plants there's something for everyone. It also holds the highest loch over 3,000ft, Loch Etchachan which is situated not far from the beautiful cliffs of Shelterstone Crag. From here is one of the finest views in The Cairngorms National Park, Loch Avon. Hike along the highest upland area in the UK​ ✓ Have the security of one of our friendly, professional guides by your side ✓ Have some refreshments in the highest restaurant in the UK ✓ Spot some of the unique wildlife in this vast expanse of the Cairngorm plateauItineraryCairngorm Plateau, via Lurchers Crag From the Cas car park at the ski centre, we head for the well marked trails taking us long the Northern Corries, a glaciated fault that has left the rocks exposed for us to marvel at. We then make the ascent up towards Lurchers crag before heading for a round of the corries. Once we have gained some height, the views down into Loch Avon are truly breathtaking. With this as our back drop for the next hour, we enjoy the beautiful flowers and animals that make this the unique area that is the Cairngorms Massif.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Harness & helmet 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Waterproofs, top and bottoms 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Water bottle or flask Walking boots with stiff sole Rucksack 30-40ltr

Join our scrambling for hillwalkers course to help you gain the confidence and skills to start exploring new and exciting possibilities in the mountains. This course is aimed at people who either want to try scrambling for the first time and would like to learn core concepts of keeping yourself and your partner safe during your own adventures, giving you have the skills & knowledge to build confidence and competence on Grade 1/2 terrain. Learn core skills to keep you and your partner safe on scrambling terrain ✓ Coaching with movement to become more confident on scrambling terrain ✓ Route finding skills, through use of the guidebook and while on route ✓ Basic techniques on how to safe guard a 'second' with the use of the rope ✓ How & when to construct belays, showing pros and cons of different methodsDay 1We will cover kit carried, route finding, decision making on the route. How to move on scrambling terrain, how to use the feet appropriately to the features on the rock. We will also spend some time on some basic rope work, belays how to set them up and organise them.Day 2On day two we will put into action what we have learned from day one on another scramble with the use of a rope to safeguard each other in different types of terrain and how to abseil should we need to.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Climbing hardware > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > A pair of stiff comfortable, waterproof walking boots > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layerWalking socks Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40 ltr Hat & waterproof gloves Lunch, plus a little spare food Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!) Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag Personal medications

Classic West Coast Ridges, that's what we aim to provide with this Winter Mountaineering package is for people who would like to be guided up and along some classic ridges on the West Coast. If conditions allow we could tackle the classics such as Dorsel Arete, the infamous Aonach Eagach and Tower Ridge but to name a few! A truly unforgettable experience! Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe, harness & helmet is included in the price ✓ Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts ✓ Recap of core winter skills, such as using the ice axe and crampons for approaching climbs ✓ Route finding; interpreting the guide book and while on the route ✓ Coaching to develop movement over 'scrambling' type terrain ✓ Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choiceDay 1Glen Coe Day one will be focused around movement skills en route to our first route, possibly Dorsel AreteDay 2Glen Coe For the next few days we can use Glen Coe, The infamous Aonach Eagach would be a great day and a big tick for most people.Day 3Glen Coe Today we could stay in Glen Coe and head up Great Gully.Day 4Ben Nevis If things are going well and we have good conditions we can head up Tower Ridge.Day 5Ben Nevis Today we can finish on Castle Ridge on The Ben which would top off a pretty epic week if the weather plays ball!   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Any climbing hardware i.e. slings, carabiners, wires etc > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course​ 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - B2-B3 style boots, Winter walking socks ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink - Warm drink 📋 Other - Rucksack 30-40ltr'Belay' type jacket Wicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

The Cairngorms are a truly unique landscape of the British Isles, with the highest upland area above 3000ft which holds the next five highest peaks after Ben Nevis. It's also home to some of the most amazing wildlife to see from the mountain hares to the snow buntings and even some plane crash sites which have a few stories to be told! Ascend 2nd - 6th highest mountains in the UK 🗸 Hike along the highest upland area in the UK 🗸 Have the security of one of our friendly, professional guides by your side 🗸 Have some refreshments in the highest restaurant in the UK 🗸 Spot some of the unique wildlife in this vast expanse of the Cairngorm plateauDay 1Cairngorms Starting at the Cas car park in the Cairngorms we have an advantage of being at 650mtrs; we head along the track to the summit of Ben Macdui, the 2nd highest in the UK, before heading down towards the Lairig Ghru at Corrour bothy where we will camp for the night.Day 2Cairngorms Leaving the camping equipment at the camp, we head up onto The Devils Point; we then hand rail the corries taking in the peaks of Cairntoul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine and Braeriach. A cracking day taking in the next three highest peaks in the UK. A great day all round, back to camp for some well-earned rest and food.Day 3Cairngorms Leaving Corrour bothy today we head along towards Gleann Laoigh Bheag, we head up north and eventually onto the Munro of Derry Cairngorm; we then head down towards the largest expanse of water above 900mtrs in the UK, Loch Etchachan, our camp for tonight with the chance for a quick dip if you fancy!Day 4Cairngorms Waking at our camp, we get packed up before head down towards the shelter stone where we can have a little explore of where some people spend the night under the 'shelter stone'. We then continue down to the majestic Loch Avon before heading up Corie Raibeirt and up onto the summit of Cairngorm, topping off the round of taking in the five next highest peaks in the UK! Down to the cafe for coffee and cake!   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Camping food if staying under canvas > Camping stoves (trangia style) inc fuel > Camping mats > Cutlery > Tents 2 or 3 man > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. We recommend Gore-tex or similar. A pair of comfortable, waterproof walking boots 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable)Spare insulating layer​ Hat & gloves Walking socks Sleeping bag, 3 season Spare set of clothes x 2 Some large zip-lock bags to keep your clothes and equipment organised Spare set of light clothes Head torch, plus spare batteries Water bottle or flask Sleeping bag, 2-3 season Rucksack 50-60ltr Walking poles Waterproof or zip lock bag for camera/phone Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!) Personal medications

Join our popular Hill Skills course to help you get more tools & techniques in your toolbox for when 'Plan A' doesn't go according to plan! We will show you the skills and techniques that will give you more confidence to enjoy your days in the mountains safely. We will cover personal admin, emergency procedures, group management and how to use a rope if needed. Learn core skills for keeping you and your team safe in the mountains ✓ Learn & improve navigation techniques ✓ Basic use of a rope to assist someone up or down a small exposed ledge ✓ Learn some tips on what to carry, with the focus on keeping your rucksack lightDay 1We meet and chat through people's aims for the days ahead. For most, looking at our personal admin and our equipment with some tips and tricks to help look after ourselves in harsh conditions. We also look at how to assess, manage and overcome problems that we may encounter in the mountain environment.Day 2We meet and chat through people's aims for the days ahead. For most, looking at our personal admin and our equipment with some tips and tricks to help look after ourselves in harsh conditions. We also look at how to assess, manage and overcome problems that we may encounter in the mountain environment.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Harness & helmet 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Waterproofs, top and bottoms 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Water bottle or flask Walking boots with stiff sole Rucksack 30-40ltr

Our five-day mountaineering course gives us the opportunity to cover more aspects of looking after yourself and get more in depth with the techniques to get you moving with confidence over different types of terrain. We're here give you the skills, knowledge and tools to be able to make safe decisions in the mountains from the forecasts, terrain & how to climb safely your routes with the knowledge gained over the five days. Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe, harness & helmet is included in the price ✓ Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts ✓ Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice ✓ Basic rope work, tying in, belaying leader and second ✓ Construction of snow anchors, with uses for ascent and descent, inc abseiling ✓ Safe selection and use of natural rock anchors ✓ Coaching to develop your movement and technique on steep/varied terrain ✓ Revisiting core winter skills, such as efficient use of crampons and ice axeDay 1Cairngorms. Day one will we concentrate on being able to move around on steeper slopes using good footwork, use of the ice axe, how to tie in and belay.Day 2Cairngorms. Day two will be looking at putting our techniques from yesterday into context and heading up a grade 1 gully; we look at anchor selection and construction.Day 3Cairngorms. Day three we try to get on some mixed terrain like Fiacall Ridge or Ledge Route and the skills required to safeguard through this type of terrain.Day 4Glen Coe Day four we can have a look at climbing something a little steeper possibly grade 2 and how we use our techniques to be efficient on steeper snow.Day 5Glen Coe On the last day we will draw all of our skills together and put it to the test on something that's challenging, but you're comfortable with, such as traversing The Aonach Eagach ridge.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Any climbing hardware i.e. slings, carabiners, wires etc > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - B2-B3 style boots, Winter walking socks. ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum 🍴 Food - Lunch 🥤 Drink - Warm drink 📋 Other - Rucksack 30-40ltr'Belay' type jacket Wicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

Our two day weekend winter skills courses, based in the Cairngorms, Aviemore, Scotland are designed to give you the fundamental techniques for safe travel in the mountains in winter conditions. We focus on prevention more than cure, looking at suitable personal kit, organisation and appropriate use of what we carry. How to safely plan a day using avalanche and weather forecasts and how to implement them into a safe journey. On snow, we focus on movement skills with solid footwork in ascent and descent, self-belay, step cutting, self-arrest and crampon techniques.Day 1When we meet and chat through the day and what people want to get from the course, discuss the weather and avalanche forecast. Your Instructor will check kit, chat through their thought process to maximise the learning of the decisions made. On the hill, we concentrate on footwork, efficient movement, and the use of the ice axe.Day 2On day two we will put into action our learning from day one on a little journey, with some input of some navigation on how to cope with adverse weather, how we interpret the snow on our journey and how to try and avoid avalanche terrain. We will also look at emergency procedures.   Inclusions Accommodation - Comfort Accommodation is not provided as standard but we will be happy to help arrange it for you. Please message us to arrange!   What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Helmet > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course​ 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - We advise wearing 2-3 thinner layers rather than one thick layer so you can adjust your temperature during the activity. Belay' type jacket. Wicking base layers, top & bottoms. ☂️ Waterproofs 🍴 Food - Lunch & warm drink 📋 Other - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar B2-B3 style boots Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum Winter walking socks Rucksack 30-40ltr Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

Join us on our guided East Coast Winter Summits course to sample some of the best mountains on the east coast of Scotland, under the guidance of our experienced, certified instructors. We will cover some aspects of training on this course but the emphasis is on guiding on some impressive mountains around the Cairngorms Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe and helmet is included in price How to be efficient with your snow craft; focusing on efficient footwork; use of the ice axe for self-belay, step cutting and self arrest Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts Appropriate choice and use of equipment and clothing suitable for winter hillwalking Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice Emergency procedures, digging shelters Ascend some classic mountains in the west coast of ScotlandDay 1We meet and chat through the week ahead, and what people want to get from the five days. We then look at the weather and avalanche forecast and talk through the options. On the snow, we concentrate on good footwork and efficient movement, thinking about prevention is better than cure! Then we will look at what to do if we do take a slide.Day 2This is what you have come for - ascents of major peaks in the west coast of Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the winter mountaineering environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, regulating your temperature or where to stop for a snack. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about mountaineering under your own steam and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. ​> Derry Cairngorm & Ben Macdui > Braearich > Lochnagar > Ben Avon > Beinn a BhuirdDay 3This is what you have come for - ascents of major peaks in the west coast of Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the winter mountaineering environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, regulating your temperature or where to stop for a snack. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about mountaineering under your own steam and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. ​> Derry Cairngorm & Ben Macdui > Braearich > Lochnagar > Ben Avon > Beinn a BhuirdDay 4This is what you have come for - ascents of major peaks in the west coast of Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the winter mountaineering environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, regulating your temperature or where to stop for a snack. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about mountaineering under your own steam and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. ​> Derry Cairngorm & Ben Macdui > Braearich > Lochnagar > Ben Avon > Beinn a BhuirdDay 5This is what you have come for - ascents of major peaks in the west coast of Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the winter mountaineering environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, regulating your temperature or where to stop for a snack. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about mountaineering under your own steam and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. ​> Derry Cairngorm & Ben Macdui > Braearich > Lochnagar > Ben Avon > Beinn a Bhuird   Inclusions Accommodation - Comfort   What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Helmet > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course​ 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food - Lunch 🥤 Drink - Warm drink 📋 Other - B2-B3 style boots Rucksack 30-40ltrHat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum Winter walking socks We advise wearing 2-3 thinner layers rather than one thick layer so you can adjust your temperature during the activity 'Belay' type jacket Wicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter 4 season sleeping bag to snow hole if the conditions are favourable

Our two day advanced Winter Skills course, based in Aviemore, Scotland is designed to give you the fundamental techniques for safe travel in the mountains in winter conditions. We focus on prevention more than cure, looking at suitable personal kit, organisation and appropriate use of what we carry. On snow, we focus on movement skills with solid footwork in ascent and descent, self-belay, step cutting, self-arrest and crampon techniques. Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe and helmet is included in price Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts Appropriate choice and use of equipment and clothing suitable for winter hillwalking How to be efficient with your snow craft; focusing on efficient footwork; use of the ice axe for self-belay, step cutting and self arrest Emergency procedures, digging shelters Core, fundamental navigation techniques for winter travelDay 1When we meet and chat through the day and what people want to get from the course, discuss the weather and avalanche forecast. Your Instructor will check kit, chat through their thought process to maximise learning of the decisions made. On the hill, we concentrate on footwork, efficient movement, and the use of the ice axeDay 2On day two we will put into action our learning from day one on a little journey, with some input of some navigation on how to cope with adverse weather, how we interpret the snow on our journey and how to try and avoid avalanche terrain. We will also look at emergency procedures.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Helmet > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course​ 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food - Lunch 🥤 Drink - Warm Drink 📋 Other - B2-B3 style boots Rucksack 30-40ltrHat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum Winter walking socks We advise wearing 2-3 thinner layers rather than one thick layer so you can adjust your temperature during the activity 'Belay' type jacket Wicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

Our five-day winter skills course, based in Aviemore, Scotland is designed to equip you with the skills to become independent in the mountains in Scottish winter and further afield. It will give you the techniques, skill and confidence to explore safely with the knowledge that if conditions deteriorate then, you can look after yourself. We also try and take in some summits during the course and if conditions are favourable we will spend the night in a snow hole. Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe and helmet is included in price ✓ Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice ✓ Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts ✓ Appropriate choice and use of equipment and clothing suitable for winter hillwalking ✓ How to be efficient with your snow craft; focusing on efficient footwork; use of the ice axe for self-belay, step cutting and self arrest ✓ Emergency procedures, digging shelters ✓ Core, fundamental navigation techniques for winter travelDay 1We meet and chat through the day, and what people want to get from the five days. We then look at the weather and avalanche forecast and talk through the options. On the snow, we concentrate on good footwork and efficient movement, thinking about prevention is better than cure! Then we will look at what to do if we do take a slide.Day 2Today we go on a bit of journey to practise our skills from yesterday, thinking about why and when we make decisions with the aim of developing our techniques on different terrain, slopes, building confidence. We will also look at emergency procedures and what to do if we get caught out in adverse conditions.Day 3Day three we can put our skills into practise with climbing to a summit, adding some navigation throughout the day while refining your technique to save energy and be efficient with your snow craft.Day 4Day four we navigate our way towards our snow hole site for the night, we then start digging! We will show you techniques to try and minimise wet kit and to make the night as comfortable as possible.Day 5The last day is a case of packing up, navigating our way out with the opportunity to run through any skills that you would like to cover on the way out. Time for well-earned cake and coffee!   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport. 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Helmet > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course​ 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide.   What you'll need ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, B2-B3 style boots > Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum 🍴 Food - Lunch & warm drink 📋 Other - Winter walking socks (We advise wearing 2-3 thinner layers rather than one thick layer so you can adjust your temperature during the activity). 4 season sleeping bag to snow hole if the conditions are favourable Wicking base layers, top & bottoms Rucksack 30-40ltr Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

The longest river in the UK which has the biggest volume of water passing through annually makes for an exciting canoe trip on The River Tay. Starting near Killin at the west side of Loch Tay we take in the views of the Lawler mountain range to the north before we head on to the river where we navigate our way down through some white water all the way to the picturesque town of Perth. Learn how to paddle the traditional style open canoe ✓ Paddle from Killin all the way to Perth, taking in majestic views of Strath Tay ✓ Paddle some exciting white water, with an option of some more challenging rapids ✓ Sleep under canvas or B&B options available ✓ Visit an ancient Roman settlement Day 1Killin - Kenmore 22km Starting off at the western end of the loch we have a quick kit check and get packed before covering emergency procedures. We will also cover some basic canoe skills to get us moving with a little more efficiency. Off we head down the fabulous loch taking in the breathtaking views of The Lawlers Mountain range to the north, heading for the small village of Killin where we check out the 5,000yr old crannog before putting camp up for the night.Day 2Kenmore - Grandtully 20km After breakfast, we get packed and ready to tackle some of the white water on the river, after navigating 'Chinese falls' and some excitement later we make our way down through majestic Strath Tay soaking up the views with a few more sections of white water before we arrive at Grantully. With an option to run the main rapid if people wished with a chance to dry off at the nearby camp in case of any unexpected soakings!Day 3Grandtully - Dunkeld 20km We get packed up and start meandering our way down towards the town of Dunkled where we pass the confluence of the River Tummel. There is a very impressive bridge built in the 16th century by General Wade which still doesn't have a weight limit!Day 4Dunkled - Inchtuthil 16km After breakfast, we get boats packed and back on the river, paddling under some impressive bridge structures before making our way down towards camp for the night where there was formally a Roman Fort and the worlds largest hedge!Day 5Inchtuthill - Perth 22km The last day where we head past Scone Palace, this is where all new Kings are knighted and are brought into power. Just downstream is our finish at the sandstone bridge in the beautiful town of Perth.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Buoyancy aids > Helmets > Canoes & paddles > Waterproof storage > Camping food if staying under canvas > Camping stoves (trangia style) inc fuel > Camping mats > Cutlery > Tents 2 or 3 man > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > Waterproofs, top and bottoms > Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) > Spare shoes to get wet plus dry shoes for camp > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. We recommend Gore-tex or similar 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layer​Hat & gloves Warm socks Sleeping bag, 3 season Spare set of clothes x 2 Some large zip-lock bags to keep your clothes and equipment organised Head torch, plus spare batteries Water bottle or flask Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!) Personal medications

Join our guided Skye Cuillin Munros course with the aim to summit the 11 Munros over 4 memorable days ion the cuillin ridge. With our tailored course, we will make the best of the conditions and weather to give us the best chance of success. Our guide will provide coaching on movement to help with the technical sections and have a rope to provide further safety on some off the more exposed sections of scrambling/easy climbing. Ascend some of the toughest Munros with one of our experienced guides by your side ✓ Get the biggest 'tick' of them all, the infamous Inaccessible Pinnacle ✓ Become more confident on scrambling terrain with some basic movement coaching ✓ Have the reassurance of a rope on some of the more exposed and for any technical sections of the ridge ✓ Without a set itinerary we make the best of the weather & conditions ✓ Stunning views across to the Outer HebridesDay 1Sgurr nan Eag - Sgurr Dubh Mhor - Sgurr Alasdair The southern Munros today, we head into the complex Coir' a' Ghrunnda where we will take short scramble on to the ridge to tackle Sgurr nan Eag. The Dubh is next, we make our way over some complex terrain to tick off this summit before heading over to the highest peak on the Cullin, Sgurr Alasdair. We finish our descent down the Great Stone Chute.Day 2Inn Pin - Sgurr Mhic Chonnic The only 'climbing' peak in the munro book, the dreaded Inaccessible Pinnacle on Sguur Dearg. We make our way up the south west ridge before some easy section of scrambling leads us on to Sgurr Dearg. Time to get roped up and climb this iconic mountain, then for the exiting abseil off the end! We get our breath back before continuing down towards Corie Lagan, where we will keep our height along the ridge before making our way up towards Sgurr Mhic Chonnic, descent via Collies ledge and 'bomber alley' onto the Great Stone Chute.Day 3Sgurr a Mhadaidh - Sgurr a’ Ghreadaidh - Sgurr na Banachdaich The middle section of the Cullin today, we walk into the majestic Corie a' Ghreadaidh, keeping left, aiming for An Dorus. We get roped up for a few sections of tricky scrambling from the col, heading for Sgurr a' Mhadaidh. Retracing our steps we head back to the col and climb back out the other side, where we follow the ridge line to the small summit of Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh. Ahead lies one of the best sections of continuous scrambling on the ridge which takes us to our final summit for the day, Sgurr na Banachdaich.Day 4Sgurr nan Gillean - Am Bastier - Bruach na Frithe From the Sligachan Hotel, we make our way into the northern end of the Cullins. We weave our way into Corie a' Bhasteir, aiming for the col, where we plan to leave our rucksacks. We head for Sgurr nan Gillean scrambling up some fabulous sections of the ridge before heading through 'the window' and on to the summit. Retracing our steps we head back to the col, with an abseil in there for good measure! Now for the notorious 'Bad Step' en route to the summit of Am Bastier, a quick chat through where to put hands and feet, it's all over quickly and the summit lies just beyond. Again we retrace our way back to the bags, the bad step being easier going up! Bruach na Frithe is a just a walk up the side of 'the tooth'   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Climbing hardware > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > A pair of stiff comfortable, waterproof walking boots > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layerWalking socks Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40 ltr Hat & waterproof gloves Lunch, plus a little spare food Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!) Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag Personal medications

Our two-day mountaineering course gives us the opportunity to look at what type of skills & techniques we need for looking after yourself and your climbing partner with the techniques to get you moving with confidence over different types of terrain. We're here give you the skills, knowledge and tools to be able to make safe decisions in the mountains from the forecasts, terrain & how to safely climb your routes with the knowledge gained over the two days. Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe, harness & helmet is included in the price ✓ Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts ✓ Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice ✓ Basic rope work, tying in, belaying leader and second ✓ Construction of snow anchors, with uses for ascent and descent, inc abseiling ✓ Safe selection and use of natural rock anchors ✓ Coaching to develop your movement and technique on steep/varied terrain ✓ Revisiting core winter skills, such as efficient use of crampons and ice axeDay 1Cairngorms. Day one will we concentrate on being able to move around on steeper slopes using good footwork, use of the ice axe, anchor selection, construction and how we tie in and basic belay techniques.Day 2Cairngorms. Day two will be looking at putting our techniques from day one into context, potentially climbing a grade 1 gully; we will use the techniques from day one and build upon this during the ascent.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Any climbing hardware i.e. slings, carabiners, wires etc > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - B2-B3 style boots, Winter walking socks ☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum 🍴 Food - Lunch 🥤 Drink - Warm drink 📋 Other - Rucksack 30-40ltr'Belay' type jacket Wicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter

Join our intro to navigation course to become more independent in the mountains. Solid, core navigation skills are fundamental to your planning, enjoyment and satisfaction at the end of an adventurous day. On this course, we use a steady, progressive approach right from the start to retain the fundamentals while maximising your learning and enjoyment of your time in the mountains with us. Learn basic core navigation techniques and strategies ✓ Learn how to use the three areas of; contour interpretation, compass work and distance measuring, on map and the ground ✓ Gain tips to make navigation more manageable, saving valuable time when the going gets tough ✓ Basic strategies and techniques on how to relocate when 'misplaced' inc the use of GPSItineraryOn our intro course, we cover the basics of map interpretation, contours, compass work, how to measure distance on the ground and the map. We also learn how to effectively use the compass and the importance of orientating the map correctly.   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - Harness & helmet 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - Waterproofs, top and bottoms 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Water bottle or flask Walking boots with stiff sole Rucksack 30-40ltr

Join us for a guided ascent of Tower Ridge, highly regarded as the finest mountaineering route in the country, with its length, technicality and exposure make this ridge feel more Alpine in nature. From walking in towards the CIC Hut, you start to realise why it's called Tower Ridge! It dominates the view all the way to the summit of Ben Nevis. A great day out with one of our guides who will make this a very memorable day in the mountains. Ascend the most iconic ridge on Ben Nevis, leading to the summit ✓ Coaching with movement to become more confident on scrambling terrain ✓ Breathtaking views across the north face as we ascend the ridge ✓ Stand on the highest mountain in the UKItineraryJoin us for a guided ascent of Tower Ridge, highly regarded as the finest mountaineering route in the country, with its length, technicality and exposure make this ridge feel more Alpine in nature. From walking in towards the CIC Hut, you start to realise why it's called Tower Ridge! It dominates the view all the way to the summit of Ben Nevis. A great day out with one of our guides who will make this a very memorable day in the mountains. Ascend the most iconic ridge on Ben Nevis, leading to the summit ✓ Coaching with movement to become more confident on scrambling terrain ✓ Breathtaking views across the north face as we ascend the ridge ✓ Stand on the highest mountain in the UK   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - On-course transport 🧰 Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Climbing hardware > Group shelter > First Aid kit 📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - > A pair of stiff comfortable, waterproof walking boots > Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - > Spare insulating layerWalking socks Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) Water bottle or flask Rucksack 30-40 ltr Hat & waterproof gloves Lunch, plus a little spare food Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!) Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag Personal medications