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Guided Winter Walking

Guided Winter Walking

Winter is an incredible time of year to get out and enjoy the Scottish mountains. Whether you are into Munro bagging or just like to explore some of the finest peaks Scotland has to offer, Fort William is the perfect base for getting out and about. The Mamores and Glen Coe are right on our doorstep, and slightly further afield are Glen Etive, Creag Meagaidh and Glen Shiel. The possibilities for guided winter hill walking are endless!
If you have certain peaks in mind or just want to get out and explore, your guide will help you to decide on the right objective for the given weather and snow conditions. With a guide you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and learn more about the winter environment, including how to make good decisions in relation to avalanche risk.
If you are new to winter hill walking a day of Winter Skills would teach you the basics you need to know to start venturing higher into the mountains.
We can run private winter hill walking and Munro bagging on any day of the week ​so get in touch to check our availability and make a booking.
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Prices are per day:
1 person - £300
2 people - £165 per person (£330 total)
3 people - £120 per person (£360 total)
4-6 people - £97 to £65 per person (£390 total)
​​Please Contact Us to check our availability or to get a quote for larger groups.
To make sure you get the most out of your day we've included the following:​
  • Kit list
  • Helmet
  • Safety Brief
  • Experienced Mountain Leader
  • Action photos
You will need to organise accommodation, lunch, personal equipment and insurance.
The weather in the Scottish mountains can change in a matter of minutes. Snow is likely and it can regularly feel as cold as -20 degrees Celsius on the summits. Make sure you are ready for your day by packing the items on the list below.
To wear
Thermal base layers – polyester or woollen, no cotton
Warm fleece
Walking trousers – no jeans
Spare fleece or synthetic insulating layer
Waterproof jacket and trousers with side zips
Warm hat and gloves (spare gloves recommended)
Stiff walking boots – B2 or B3 rated
Other equipment
Rucksack – roughly 30 litres
Mountaineering ice axe and crampons
Helmet
Lunch and spare food
1 litre flask or water bottle
Head torch
Ski goggles
Map and compass
Whistle
Walking poles (recommended but not essential)
Sunglasses & sun cream
Mobile phone in a waterproof case
Camera
​Personal 1st Aid Kit - plasters, blister kit, all normal medication including asthma inhaler if you have one

​​If you need winter equipment Scottish Mountain Hire in Fort William hire out winter boots, crampons and ice axes. They can also supply 30 litre rucksacks and clear goggles. ​Please contact them directly to book:
[email protected] | +44 (0) 7752587388

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  • Home
  • Adventures
    • Ben Nevis >
      • Ben Nevis Pony Track
      • CMD Arete
      • Ledge Route
      • Tower Ridge
      • Events and Challenges
      • Ben Nevis Winter Ascent
    • Summer Guiding >
      • Ring of Steall
      • Glen Coe Walks
      • Curved Ridge
      • Aonach Eagach
      • Rock Climbing
      • Sea Stack Odyssey
      • Private Guiding
    • Skye and the Cuillin Ridge >
      • Cuillin Ridge Traverse
      • Cuillin Munro Bagging
      • Inaccessible Pinnacle
    • Provident Sailing & Hill Walking
    • Winter Guiding >
      • Winter Walking >
        • Winter Skills Courses
        • Guided Winter Walking
      • Winter Climbing >
        • Intro to Winter Climbing
        • Winter Climbing Progression
        • Classic Winter Climbing
        • Guided Winter Climbing
      • Skiing >
        • Intro to Ski Touring
        • Scottish Steep Skiing
        • Ropework for Skiers
      • Avalanche Awareness
      • Fort William Mountain Festival Workshops
      • Winter Resources
    • Mountain Leader Courses
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    • climate donations
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