Winter

Discover winter walking in Scotland.

Winter mountain days in Scotland can gift you the most special of memories. The light spectacular, the hills a snowy wonderland and the experience exhilarating. However, winter walking in Scotland also comes with its challenges. Short daylight hours, unpredictable weather and frozen snowy terrain add a whole load of new skills that you need to master to enjoy the mountains safely.

Bespoke Winter Guiding

Let us help you explore the wonders of Scottish winter in the West Highlands or Cairngorms whilst learning new skills and gaining confidence along the way. Whether you are looking to take your first steps into the winter mountains, boost existing skills or simply want a guided walking day so you can relax and fully enjoy the surroundings we can provide this for you.

Examples include:

A winter skills course looking at safe and efficient movement over snow and ice. Including how to use ice axe and crampons, understand snow conditions and the avalanche forecast.

A day focussed on navigation skills and strategies for winter walking in Scotland. In winter having a map and compass and being confident to use them in all weather conditions is an essential skill to keep you safe.

A guided winter walking day. Get up high to enjoy snowy summits and mountain tops under the safe guidance of a qualified Winter Mountain Leader.

Winter Skills course in Glencoe Scotland
guided winter walking in the Cairngorms Scotland

Winter Skills Courses

Gain the skills and experience required to head out safely into the winter mountains. Our group courses are designed for people who are competent summer hill walkers and would like to take their walking into a winter environment.

Winter mountain summit on a group walking holiday in Scotland

Winter Munro Walking Week

A fully inclusive week of guided winter mountain walking. Based in the heart of the Scottish Highlands we can access a wide variety of mountain areas within a day ensuring you get the most out of your week.

Join us for a wild camping journey into wild Scotland. Explore The Cairngorms, West Highlands and Knoydart on foot and under canvas.