Intro to Winter Climbing in Scotland
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Why This Trip is Special
Here are a few reasons why you'll love this adventure as much as we do
Low 1:2 guide ratio — more pitches, more coaching, more confidence
Big-name venues in a single long weekend: Ben Nevis North Face, Glencoe and the Cairngorms (conditions allowing)
Technical kit provided — just bring your winter layers and go
The Call to Adventure Difference: Your Best Winter Climbing Experience.
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Itinerary
Explore our Winter Climbing itinerary to see what you can expect on your adventure.
Friday PM | Meet & gear check (Fort William)
Roll into Fort William and meet your guide at Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports for a kit check and plan-of-attack chat (meet time 17:30). Check in from 14:00, settle into your digs and get set for three crisp days in the hills. (Starts/ends at Ellis Brigham store; start 17:30 Day 1.) Note that the itinerary is intentionally flexible and may switch venues/routes to match weather and safety.
Day 2 — Ben Nevis North Face
Day 3 — Glencoe
Day 4 — Cairngorms & wrap-up
Guest Reviews
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What's Included in Your Winter Climbing Adventure
- Local, certified winter climbing instructors (1:2 guide-to-climber ratio)
- Breakfasts
- All technical climbing equipment: helmet, harness, ropes, ice axes, crampons
- Flights and travel to/from Fort William (start/end point)
- Lunches and dinners (sorted locally)
- Personal travel insurance We Recommend Rise and Shield
- Accommodation
Want to stay longer? Interested in adding another destination or activity to your itinerary? Let us know, and we'll help you build the perfect adventure.
Meet your expert Winter Climbing guide
Connor
It is such a beautiful place to live and work and I would not trade what I do for the world. Outside of work I am a keen climber and love going on big adventures, recently I have spent time in Morocco in the High Atlas mountains and the Italian Dolomite climbing and trekking.
Expertise and Accreditations
- • Climber
- • Trekking
Quick Stats
- • Over 10 years
What travelers say about Connor
Signed up to the Ben Nevis Summit and Mountaineering Skills trip to do something different on my weekend and get to the great outdoors. What an amazing experience! The information on what I could expect and what I needed to bring was really clear.
Adam Barrow
Where You'll Stay
Comfortable accommodations that enhance your adventure
Not included in this trip but plenty of local options
Worried about Scottish winter weather?
The plan is purposely fluid. Your guide tweaks venues and objectives daily to keep you safe and maximise quality climbing when the Highlands get feisty. They will ensure you have the correct equipment and remember, no such thing as bad weather...
What our adventurers say
Had the best day winter climbing with Connor back in April when Scotland got a bit of cold spring weather and conditions were perfect. Connor made it so fun and I learned a lot from him in one day. The enthusiasm and stoke he brings is the best!
Margaux Brewer
Connor is an incredible guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and someone you feel completely safe with. He’s full of fascinating stories from his adventures across places like Nepal and Morocco, making the experience even more memorable. If you’re looking for a guide who brings expertise and great company, Connor is the perfect choice.
Lauren Johnston
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