AFS MOUNTAINEERING

Adventures for You

Adventures for You

Bespoke private guiding is about you. Any bespoke event will be very much tailored to the experience you and your family/friends/colleagues, society or club want. Under 18s are welcome so long as parent/guardian is there too. Some routes or activities are unsuitable for younger kids.

If you've seen a course or event that you'd like to come on but the dates clash with something else, or if you want a corporate day out, hire a guide for one of the classic challenges (e.g. Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge), or want to brush up on some mountain skills, simply send an email to Fabian to get started. He will usually respond within a day or two if out in the mountains or sooner if not.

I always try and strike a balance between being affordable and trips going ahead versus rigid pricing so I take into account various factors such as the size of the group, location, season, complexity of the terrain and length of time out etc.

For clubs and societies who might want to form a strategic and regular partnership there will be discounts on regular bulk bookings. Weekday bookings are generally cheaper than weekends.

For the price you are getting an experienced and qualified mountain guide who can:

Manage the route planning beforehand and on the day(s),
Advise on equipment, clothing and hill/mountain craft for your own independent adventures,
Advise on different regions to visit which match your interests,
Provide some information about the landscape, flora and fauna we may encounter plus other interesting historical snippets if applicable! Fabian has a PhD in microbiology and molecular genetics and has undertaken peer-reviewed research exploring life in Antarctica among other places.

ACTIVITIES

Private Mountain Guiding / Charity Events

Do you want to explore the mountains of Britain with a Guide for that added security?

Quite simply, private mountain guiding is about taking you, friends and/or family out for a mountain experience.

I take care of all of the route planning, navigation and can talk about the environment we're walking through.

Private mountain guiding can range from a day walk, a number of day walks, through to a wilderness backpacking adventure.

Depending on where you want to go, that summit you've always wanted to reach, get in touch to discuss.

I can also help organise charity challenge events such as the Yorkshire Three Peaks, Edale Skyline or group hikes up various mountains! or corporate sessions involving rock climbing/abseilling.

A minimum of 2 people (or equivalent cost) is needed and my maximum ratio is 1:6, 1:8 or 1:10 depending on the location/season. If you have bigger numbers, I can bring in an additional guide. This is to ensure your safety.

There are extra risks and equipment associated with winter and you will get a very abridged winter skills before setting out. However, it is advised that you attend an intro to winter skills before heading out on a guided winter trip - whether with AFS Mountaineering or with another provider.

Summer:

£280 per day for up to 2 people (equivalent to £140 per person)
£266 per day for booking 3-4 people
£202 per day for booking 5-8 people
£160 per day for booking 9-10 people

For wilderness treks, we're out carrying everything for one or more nights. These I can only legally run in the Highlands of Scotland.

£300 per day for up to 2 people (equivalent to £150 per person)
£285 per day for booking 3-4 people
£216 per day for booking 5-6 people

Further discounts apply depending on how long we're out for!

Winter:

£320 per day for up to 2 people (equivalent to £160 per person)
£304 per day for booking 3-4 people
£230 per day for booking 5-6 people

Enquire about Private Guiding

Private Courses

I offer a range of courses that are described in detail on the Courses pages. If you've found a course that particularly interests you please either see the Private Courses page or just get in touch to arrange dates and confirm prices.

Navigation: The basis for all mountain activities. I provide accredited courses or shorter private workshops to help you with particular aspects of your navigation. I can also hold private courses for clubs, societies or for friends and families.
Rock Climbing: Whether you are a complete beginner or want to head out on rock for the first time, I can teach you what you need to know to get started.

Winter Skills: For those wanting to take their hill and mountain skills further, I can introduce you to the tools and techniques required to go walking in winter conditions in the Cairngorms National Park
Hill Craft: Anything you want to gain confidence with just get in touch.

Enquire about Private Courses

NEXT STEPS

Simply send me an email and we'll arrange a call to discuss what you're looking for.

Prices will depend entirely on the nature of the event, location, number of days, season, number of people etc.

Once we've agreed on a plan and price you'll be happy with, I'll forward you a booking form to complete and payment details.

I'm often out in the mountains so it's best to start off with an email - I'll respond as soon as I get back to civilisation!

FABIAN SEYMOUR

Summer Mountain Leader

Winter Mountain Leader

Rock Climbing Instructor

NNAS Tutor

fabian@afsmountaineering.co.uk

+44 07968207779

LGBT+ and BAME friendly

Find us on:

The Munros

The Munros (there are 282 Mountains over 3,000ft in Scotland (or less romantically - 914m) are my speciality. If you're interested, visiting the Highlands and want some inspiration, or just want to get started I've put together a whole range of different walks that are particularly good (excluding Ben Nevis which, although the highest, you can get in touch about separately because, well, it's the highest!).

To see the page for selected Munros please click here