Location: Glen Coe, Ben Nevis, West, Central & NW Highlands, Cairngorms, Skye
Duration: 5 days
Client to Instructor Ratio: 2:1 Max
The Scottish Highlands are world-renowned for offering challenging winter climbing routes in tough conditions. Yet, it's a place that people return to year on year, seeking the elusive combination of perfect ice under flawless skies.
During this five day tour, we'll explore five different venues across the country, discovering the very best atmospheric gullies, technical buttresses, and scenic ridges that Scotland has to offer.
Before Your Course
Your EverydayClimbing mountain guide will be in touch one to two days before your course commences. This pre-course contact serves to introduce your guide, confirm meeting details, and provide insight into the expected weather conditions. Our guides are readily available to address any queries you may have, ensuring you're well-prepared for your upcoming adventure.
About the tour
Our 'best of' tours are customised to your individual experience and aspirations, crafting a flexible itinerary that takes you to premier locations hunting for optimal conditions. In the weeks leading up to the course, we assist you in selecting routes, organising accommodation, and coordinating transportation. Throughout the climbing course, our experienced guides will accompany you daily, leading you on unforgettable routes across Scotland.
Exploring iconic locations like Glencoe, Ben Nevis, The West, Central & North-West Highlands, the Northern and Southern Cairngorms, and Skye, each with its distinct rock type, climbing style, and renowned ice routes.
These courses are entirely flexible and can be as brief or extensive as you desire. The week's objectives may include exploring remote locations, conquering celebrated classics, searching for ice or mixed routes, honing your skills, tackling a series of ridges, and much more.
Join us to climb in the most gratifying winter venues on the planet and make this winter an unforgettable experience.
Not quite what you're seeking? No problem! We specialise in organising climbing, scrambling, or mountaineering guides for any route in the Scottish Highlands or islands. From the dramatic sea-stacks to the legendary Skye Cuillin, we've got your adventure covered. Feel free to drop us a line with your specific requirements, and we'll promptly respond to your inquiry.
Dates
There are climbing venues typically in condition throughout the winter season and this course can usually be scheduled on any dates that suits your plans.
Feel free to reach out with your specific requirements or contact us using the form below, and we'll promptly respond to your inquiry.
Prices
Our prices are comprehensive and cover the following:
One person - £1500
Two people - £1750 (£875 per person)
Scotland offers a wide range of climbing experiences, from easy and accessible routes to extremely demanding adventures that require an excellent level of fitness for the approach and return. It's an equally excellent place for complete beginners to take their first steps in using crampons or for experienced climbers to push their grade.
You don't need any prior climbing experience to enjoy climbing here. We can provide all the instruction and guidance you need to tackle your very first route. And if you already have some climbing skills, we can assist you in taking on even more challenging lines.
Our team of instructors has extensive experience exploring the Scottish Highlands in winter and we'll be right by your side, providing support, safety, and motivation throughout your journey.
Required
• 35-45l backpack
• B2/B3 Winter mountain boots (Available to rent locally)
• Ski Goggles
• Water bottle or flask
• Food and spare food (min. 1000cals.)
• Head torch + spare batteries
• Thick socks
• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• Thin fleece or light insulated jacket
• Thick fleece or mid insulated jacket
• Thick insulated jacket
• Warm hat
• Buff
• 2-3x Pairs of winter gloves
• Hiking trousers/salopettes
• Synthetic/merino base layers
• Personal medication
• Waterproof stuff sacks
Optional
• OS maps of planned areas
• Waterproof map case
• Compass
• Gaiters
• Walking poles
Provided
• Harness
• Climbing helmet
• 120cm sling and karabiner
• Belay device and karabiner
• C2/C3 crampons
• Pair of technical climbing axes
• Ice axe leashes
• Emergency shelter (Orange bag)
To guarantee your comfort and security throughout our activities, we strongly advise all participants to come prepared with the complete equipment listed. While our activities may proceed even if participants do not have the entire kit list, please be aware that EverydayClimbing and our instructors retain the right to modify the itinerary or conclude the activity early should the absence of essential equipment pose an elevated risk to the group, exceeding acceptable safety standards.
As part of our unwavering commitment to eliminating barriers to outdoor adventures, we offer a selection of equipment available for use by anyone, with no questions asked. Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities. Just drop us a line to let us know what you require.
