Winter Hillwalking Experience
Winter Hillwalking In Scotland
Our Winter Hillwalking trips take place in the Glen Coe and Black Mount region.
Weather conditions play a key role in planning, safety and route choice, and will always dictate the final location on the day.
There are 282 mountains in Scotland over 914m / 3000ft. We are in these mountains year round exploring and guiding clients to summits in wild and remote locations.
During the winter season we focus on the iconic summits of the Western Highlands.
Experience Winter Hillwalking In Scotland
Winter in the Scottish mountains is a serious and highly rewarding undertaking. Reduced daylight, snow and continually changing conditions in wild and remote locations make for a real mountaineering adventure.
There are many and spectacular locations to choose from: The famous and iconic peaks of Glen Coe to the little known mountain wilderness of Black Mount, and the Bridge of Orchy region.
Glen Coe is one of the most magnificent areas of natural wilderness in the whole of Britain with many and varied summits and ridges of over 3000 feet.
In winter it represents an awe-inspiring and significant challenge. Summits include Bidean nam Bian which at 1150m is the highest in Glen Coe and Argyle. Other iconic summits we regularly lead client to are Stob Coire nan Lochan, Buachaille Etive Mor and its little sister Buachaille Etive Beag.
Together these represent some of the most beautiful mountains in the UK and beyond.
Professional Winter Mountaineering Guides
Your professional guide in a group of no more than 6 will focus on how to use an ice axe and crampons and how to navigate safely through steep terrain often under snow.
The emphasis will be on winter skills, mountain weather forecasts, avalanche awareness, navigation, accurate decision-making and building confidence in the mountains to become your own independent adventurer.
And if you are looking for more valuable information on winter mountaineering check out our 10 Top Tips for Winter Mountaineering in Scotland
Recent Winter Mountaineering Trips
Winter navigation skills on Buachaille Etive Mor in Glen Coe, Scotland
Perfect winter hillwalking conditions in Glen Coe, Scotland
Dawn in Glen Coe over a frozen winter mountain landscape
Winter hillwalking on Meall nan Tarmachan, Scotland
Winter hillwalking and a little fun on Ben Lawers, Scotland
Goggles are a key part of our winter hillwalking kit list
Whiteout conditions on Buachaille Etive Beag
Its alway best to wear bright clothing when winter hillwalking - and goggles!
Just below the summit of Buachaille Etive Beag - full winter conditions
Trip Overview
Availability
November - April
Day Duration
10-12 hours
Difficulty
Challenging
Language
English
Meeting Point
6.30am. Ingliston Park and Ride EH28 8LS by Edinburgh Airport. [Or Wallyford Park and Ride EH21 8BU at 6am / or contact us]
Minimum Age
16
Total Distance
8 - 15km
Mountaineering Time
5-8 hours
Summit
900m - 1345m
Group Size
Maximum 6
Minimum Number
3
Weather
If the weather is unsafe your Guide will choose an alternative mountain location.
What’s included (and not)
Included
- Experienced & qualified guide
- Ice Axe
- Crampons
- Helmet
- 25L rucksack
- Transport to and from the mountains.
Not Included
- Winter mountaineering boots - crampon compatible
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Warm clothing
- Hat and gloves
- Lunch
Optional extras
- Premium winter mountaineering boots - Scarpa Manta. Hassle free - we bring them to you. £15