Erika
Susi and the team were excellent. The facilities and location for our very first time on SUPs were great. We had a blast!
Join us for a captivating winter hillwalking experience amidst the stunning landscapes of Glen Coe and the Black Mount region. Our expeditions are tailored to the unique Scottish weather conditions, prioritising safety and route selection. With 282 mountains in Scotland exceeding 914m/3000ft, we explore and guide year-round, conquering summits in remote, wild locations. During the winter season, we set our sights on the iconic peaks of the Western Highlands.
In Glen Coe's winter terrain, you'll encounter reduced daylight, snow-covered landscapes, and ever-changing conditions in remote settings. These elements will test your mountaineering skills and resilience, creating an authentic and rewarding adventure.
The journey will lead you to some of the most iconic summits in the Western Highlands, including Bidean nam Bian, the highest peak in Glen Coe and Argyle, standing at 1150 meters. You'll also explore Stob Coire nan Lochan, Buachaille Etive Mor, and Buachaille Etive Beag, all renowned for their stunning beauty.
Throughout your expedition, you'll be guided by a professional instructor in a small group of no more than six participants. Your instructor will teach you how to confidently use ice axes and crampons while safely navigating steep, snow-covered terrain.
The focus will be on developing essential winter mountaineering skills, encompassing an understanding of mountain weather forecasts, avalanche awareness, navigation techniques, effective decision-making, and the self-assurance needed to become an independent adventurer in winter conditions.
Immerse yourself in the pristine beauty of Glen Coe's winter wonderland, capturing unforgettable memories against this awe-inspiring backdrop. With a small group size, you'll receive personalised attention and support from your guide, ensuring a tailored learning experience that caters to your individual needs and abilities.
Beyond the adventure itself, this experience equips you with valuable skills that extend far into future winter mountaineering expeditions. Your safety remains paramount, and your guide will closely monitor weather conditions, ensuring your enjoyment and security throughout the journey.
Prepare for personal growth, inspiration, and a deeper connection to the majestic landscapes of Scotland's winter wonderland as you embark on this captivating winter mountaineering adventure in Glen Coe.
In winter, Glen Coe transforms into an awe-inspiring and formidable challenge. Conquer iconic peaks like Bidean nam Bian, Stob Coire nan Lochan, Buachaille Etive Mor, and Buachaille Etive Beag. These mountains are renowned for their breathtaking beauty, making them some of the most captivating in the UK and beyond.
We will meet at 6.30am at Ingliston Park and Ride, EH28 8LS, by Edinburgh Airport. There is an additional option to meet at Wallyford Park and Ride, EH21 8BU at 6am – please let us know when you book if this is preferable.
You must be at least 16 years old. No previous winter mountaineering experience is required. However, participants should possess a reasonable level of fitness and a sense of adventure.
Our expeditions are led by experienced guides who prioritize safety, skill development, and an unforgettable adventure. With a maximum group size of six, we offer a personalised and supportive learning environment.
We are passionate about the natural world and its beautiful wild places. We have a deep respect and appreciation for the environment and a love for adventure and silent human-powered sports.
Embrace the challenge of Glen Coe's winter ascent and book with us today. Discover the beauty and thrill of Scotland's winter mountains while gaining valuable skills and lifelong memories.
Please bring the following with you. Please avoid cotton clothing:
As part of planning our adventures we follow the mountain weather forecasts closely.
If the guides decide that the weather represents an unacceptable level of risk an alternative destination will be decided upon and communicated.
There are 282 mountains in Scotland over 914m / 3000ft. We are in these mountains year-round exploring and guiding clients to summits in wild and remote locations.
These are boots designed specifically for mountaineering in snow, rock and ice conditions.
They are also crampon-compatible which is required for our winter mountaineering trips. If you are not sure please just contact us or the adventuro team via the live chat. We can also provide you with winter mountaineering boots if required and requested in advance.
If you are interested in a custom adventure for you and your group, there is flexibility on age limits. Please message the adventuro team via the live chat, who will be happy to facilitate this arrangement.
Along with our Public Liability insurance, we are continually building on our qualifications. As a team, we have the following qualifications, so you can be sure you are in the right hands for whatever you are doing with us: Mountain Leader (Winter); Mountain Leader (Summer); ASI SUP Instructor Trainer/Assessor; SLSGB Trainer/Assessor; Single Pitch Award (rock climbing); Trail Cycle Leader (mountain biking); SLSGB Surf Lifeguard; SLSGB Coasteering Safety and Rescue; ASI SUP Instructor Level 3; ASI Surf Instructor Level 2; HSE First Aid Certificate; Scottish Field Archery Association Leader; Neural Linguistic Programming Practitioner Certificate; PDA in Youth Work; Mountain Instructor Award (training).
We hold an Adventure Activity License. This allows participants under the age of 18 to take part in an activity with us without parental/guardian supervision. Please note, a parent or guardian will be required to sign a declaration form before the activity.
For coasteering, The National Coasteering Charter (NCC) is an advisory membership organisation providing coasteering companies and guides with support and advice as well as the benchmark for safety for this activity. Our guides are highly experienced and run Coasteering Guide Workshops for other providers of coasteering using the NCC guides framework. You can’t find better-skilled or more experienced guides in the area. We are the people the guides come to learn from.
ASI [Academy of Surf Instructors] is the world’s leading professional membership organisation and international governing body for instructors, coaches and schools in the outdoor recreation industry for surfing, stand up paddle boarding and body boarding. We are an accredited ASI school and instructor training centre, this means our instructors are of the highest possible professional standards. ASI creates and sets the international standards and continuously investigates and researches industry practices and liaises with the industry itself and government departments around the world, to ensure we are at the leading edge for the provision of education, accreditation, standards and safe practices, and with respect and harmony with nature.
All our adventures take place in the mountains and ocean so a level of fitness is required. We also like to make our adventures accessible to a wide variety of clients.
For all our mountain adventures we use the following grade system:
In the ocean, clients should be confident in cold water and full immersion – and be able to swim 15m.
All our adventures are continually risk assessed as part of our planning and professional procedures. This assessment is also integrated into our insurance process.
As a responsible and ethical adventure company we are committed to the wild and natural environment we work in. We strive to put the planet first in everything we do.
We recognise that a love for our beautiful wild places demands active participation in the fight to save them. This is of course a dynamic process and we are always striving to minimise our impact in, educate our clients on and improve our contribution towards, our natural environment.
We align as partners with adventuro, who are a net-zero company from day-one, partnering with Rewilding Britain to protect our playground.
Susi and the team were excellent. The facilities and location for our very first time on SUPs were great. We had a blast!
We partner with Rewilding Britain to help protect our natural spaces for future adventures.
All centres are vetted for safety and quality. Your adventure is in good hands with adventuro.
Operated by Ocean Vertical, a partner of adventuro.
