Bespoke

Hire A Private Guide

In addition to all the mountains, scrambles, climbs and courses detailed within this website, you can hire us for a bespoke experience. Perhaps you would like to do a particular mountain, route or climb we haven’t mentioned. If so, please don’t hesitate to get in contact. Here are just a few ideas and areas that we can offer.

The North West Highlands – from classic rock routes and sea stacks to wild camping expeditions and winter climbs. We know the North West Highland’s extremely well and below are just some ideas to inspire you.

  • Guided Classic Rock Climbs (Dragon and Fionn Buttress on Carnmore, The Fiddlers Nose on Sgurr an Fhidhleir & Cioch Nose in Applecross)
  • Guided scrambling on Stack Polly
  • Guided climbing on the Sea Stacks (Old Man of Stoer, Am Buachaille & The Old Man of Hoy)
  • Multi Day wild camping adventures in the Fisherfields
  • Guided Winter Climbing (Penguin Gully and Emerald Gully on Beinn Dearg & Academy Ridge and Post Box Gully on Sgurr Ruadh)

Lochaber Area – we can offer a full range of walking, scrambling and climbing (in both summer and winter), throughout the Lochaber area. Examples of some popular options would include:

  • Guided classic scrambles in Glen Coe (Curved Ridge, The Aonach Eagach Ridge)
  • Guided climbs and scrambles on Ben Nevis (Ledge Route, Tower Ridge, The CMD Arete)
  • Guided Winter climbs on Ben Nevis (Point Five Gully, Comb Gully, The Curtain, Castle Ridge)
  • Other Lochaber Classics (Dorsal Arete on Stob Coire Nan Lochan, Golden Oldie on Aonach Mor, Crypt Route on Bidean nam Bian)

The Cairngorms – if you are interested in guiding or instruction in the Cairngorms, here are just a few ideas of what we can do:

  • Guided Classic Winter Climbing on Coire An T-sneachda (Fiacaill Ridge, The Runnel, Fingers Ridge)
  • Rock Climbing on The Shelter Stone (The Needle, The Steeple)
  • Other Summer and Winter Classics (Savage Slit, Milky Way on Corrie an Lochan & Eagle Ridge and Black spout on Lochnagar)

Find out more about our pricing for your adventure here

Ratios and Pricing

In order to provide the highest level of experience and safety I maintain low ratios for guided ascents. Below you can see the details. All trips are considered private bookings so you will not have to worry about the pace of others and will get a trip tailored to your individual needs. Do note that for trips outwith The Highlands there maybe an additional charge to cover fuel and accommodation expenses. Please contact us to find out more.

Summer

* Our maximum ratio for summer climbing is 1:2 and scrambling is 1:4 due to the nature of the technical terrain encountered.
Ratio Summer Walking Summer Scrambling / Climbing
1:1 £260 £300
1:2 £150 per person £160 per person
1:3 £100 per person £120 per person *
1:4 £75 per person £100 per person *
1:5+ £300 per day (£60 or less per person) N/A *

Winter

** Due to the length of the day and the technical nature of the terrain we run winter climbing at a maximum ratio of 1:2.
Ratio Winter Walking Winter Climbing
1:1 £300 £320
1:2 £160 per person £170 per person
1:3 £120 per person N/A **
1:4 £100 per person N/A **

A 50% deposit will secure your booking, with the remaining balance due 4 weeks in advance of your trip. Full payment is only required at the time of booking if you wish to book a date within the next 4 weeks.

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What You Get

  • Fully qualified guide
  • Use of technical equipment where needed including ice axes and crampons.
  • Kit List
  • Comprehensive joining instructions including local information

Fitness

For bespoke adventures we can tailor the day around your fitness. If you’ve never been walking in the hills before through to if you’re looking for long days or multiday adventures we can discuss with you and help you achieve your goals.

Gear

You will need normal hill walking kit including sturdy footwear, waterproofs (jacket and trousers), food and warm clothing. Technical kit is available to borrow for your booking where required. Alternatively you are welcome to bring your own subject to inspection by your guide to ensure it’s safety. A complete kit list is provided with each booking.