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.
Winter Skills Courses
Running January - March 2026
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.
*** New for 2026*** as well as our popular Winter Skills Courses we have a special collaboration with the Mountain Weather Information Service - click below for details.
Winter Munro Walking Week
21st - 28th February 2026
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.
Based out of Spean Bridge we are perfectly placed to explore a wide range of mountain areas, including Ben Nevis, Glencoe, Creag Meagaidh, Glen Shiel and the Cairngorms.
Bespoke Winter Guiding
If our open course dates don’t suit then get in touch and we can arrange something especially for you.
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.
“Anna, Lindsay and Cal embodied ‘welcome’ from start to finish, and made sure that everyone had fun, safe, satisfying hill days, and we were included in decision making around hill plans each day.
The group gelled quickly and it was good to spend time with old friends and make new ones, and there was warmth and camaraderie all week”