Abacus Mountain Guides provide mountain guiding and skills training in the Alps and Scotland. Our select group of guides will instruct you in new skills on real, adventurous and challenging routes.

Introductory Courses, Mont Blanc and Matterhorn, North Faces, Ski Touring and Off Piste Skiing. Be inspired by your Private Mountain Guide on the best routes in the Alps.

Our range of courses is always expanding and we specialise in providing exactly what you want. Creating the perfect trip for you based on the prevailing weather and conditions, your previous experience and aspirations, is our challenge and what gives us the most satisfaction.

IFMGA Mountain Guides have the highest worldwide qualification for instruction and guiding in rock and ice climbing, mountaineering and ski touring.

Winter is coming!
Find your icefall climbing and ski touring adventure here.

Ben Nevis and its surroundings mean a great deal to people from all over the world. Protecting the area, whilst making it accessible, is a real challenge and Friends of Nevis can help through a range of practical projects such as path maintenance, wildlife monitoring, fundraising etc. Join today!