Beginners Mountaineering - Isle of Skye

This trip is aimed at beginners with a good level of fitness. You can expect to be out in the mountains for up to 9 hours each day, on a variety of challenging terrains. 

You do not need any previous experience, but you'll need a head for heights. There will be 1 mountain guide for every 2 climbers, which also gives you the flexibility to break off into smaller groups and learn at your own pace. 

Due to the current restrictions with Covid-19, the guide is unable to transfer you from your hotel to the hiking locations each day. Therefore, you must be able to drive yourself, or with someone else to attend this trip. 

Included

• Guides
• Accommodation
• Breakfasts
• All technical equipment

Excluded

• Transfers whilst on the trip
• Lunch and Dinner (available locally)

*Kit provided by the guide:

• Climbing harness
• Climbing helmet
• Belay device and carabiner
• Ropes and all other climbing gear.

* You are welcome to bring your own technical equipment if you have it. Please do ask us if you are unsure about whether your gear is sufficient. 

Kit you need to bring:

• Rucksack and liner (we recommend around 40L)
• Waterproof hiking boots
• Approach shoes (Optional)
• Base Layers (top and bottom)
• Fleece top
• Polyester, fleece or wool trousers
• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• Wool hat
• Waterproof gloves (at least 2 pairs)
• Underwear
• Thick wool socks
• Scarf or buff
• Ski goggles
• Walking poles
• Head torch
• Water bottles (at least 2L)
• Snacks
• Whistle
• Sunglasses
• Suncream
• Towel
• Emergency survival bag 
• Clothes for the evening
• Toiletries
• Personal first aid e.g. inhaler 

Absolutely! We often get solo travellers - it's a great way to meet like-minded people. 

You'll be staying in a family-run guest house in Broadford. It is likely to be either the Dunollie Bespoke Hotel or the Broadford House B&B. You'll stay in twin sharing rooms.

For those who want their own room, a single supplement is available - prices start from £45 per night and can be as high as £200 per night depending on the date. The guide can confirm the exact price when you request it.  

Start

You'll meet your guide at the Dunollie Bespoke Hotel in Broadford, at 6 pm on day 1 of the itinerary.

End

You'll finish at the Dunollie Bespoke Hotel in Broadford, at 6 pm on day 4 of the itinerary. 

Regular trains and flights operate into Inverness, from various locations across the UK, and then there are regular buses from Inverness to Broadford. 

Free parking is available at the hotel. 

Breakfast - a Scottish style buffet is included each day.

Lunch - you can make a packed lunch each morning before you head out. There are a couple of good supermarkets that provide everything that you'll need.

Dinner - there are plenty of traditional pubs in town which serve up delicious meals to suit most dietary requirements. 

As mountain conditions can often be unpredictable, your guide will decide on the exact hike, climb or scramble to take each morning. As there is a 1:2 climber ratio, there will be plenty of flexibility to attempt different routes depending on fitness and ability. 

Mountain weather is often unpredictable, and it is important that you prepare for any eventuality. You can expect weather from all four seasons in one day. Your guide will assess the weather conditions and choose routes based around wind and wet weather predictions. Please ensure you follow the kit list carefully.