Winter is magical. Or at least it can be. We don’t really get ‘proper’ snow in the lowlands anymore in Britain. I can only remember a...

What is Munro Bagging About?

I do a fair amount of walking in poor visibility or at night at this time of the year. I host peer-led night navigation evenings for...

I absolutely love nav. It's problem solving when in the extreme. But it's also something that gives me great pleasure and pride in...

I’ve spent many years operating as a mountain leader. Throughout that time I’ve also been out helping a number of Mountain Leader (ML)...

OK, so the weather in Britain has been variable to say the least. 38 degrees Celsius recorded one day and two days later torrential rain....

The Fisherfields and Torridon are absolutely epic. Fisherfields for the sheer remoteness and Torridon for the sheer awe of the mountains....

Glen Shiel is a magical place and a haven for Munro Baggers! With 22 Munros in easy access there is a lot to choose from but it's a tough...

OK it's a bit cheesy, but I've put together a short film of the trips and courses coming up! Don't forget if you, friends, family want...

What a weekend! I had the great honour of guiding Tim on his first three Munros over the last weekend of March. Tim had never been to...

So spring has come early. Many winter skills providers have cancelled their events this year including the mountaineering qualifying...

It was a pleasure to be asked by someone to do some private guiding for them. Jon hasn't ventured out into the hills for over a decade...

Hurrah! Finally it seems winter is on its way! The Highland Mountains in Scotland have snow! For those who struggle with January, give...

First day back at work and what a day it was! Absolutely stunning social walk with a really nice group who bonded well up to the tops of...

Start the new year off with something different. New achievements and new skills! I've a number of courses and professionally guided...

November and December in the Highlands of Scotland can be a strange mix of full on winter or summer. Conditions can vary massively...

I spend a lot of time in the hills and mountains as you'd expect. I tend to stay away from the popular 'tourist' routes when I'm guiding...

It's been a long while coming - but I've finally posted a whole list of events, courses and trips for 2019. I'm starting off with a New...