Simply the most impressive route to reach the summit of this iconic mountain that guards the entrance to Glencoe
Driving towards Fort William across the wild expanse of Rannoch Mor a triangular mountain comes into view guarding the entrance to one of Scotland’s finest viewpoints; Glencoe. This epic mountain is called Buachaille Etive Mor which translates as ‘The Herdsman of Etive’. It stands at the head of two of Scotland’s finest Glens: Glencoe to the West and Glen Etive to the South, it is one of the most iconic and photographed mountains in Scotland. Our route to the summit looks improbable from this angle but snaking up on ‘The Buachaille’s North East flank is Curved Ridge: an outstanding grade 2/3 scramble boasting all the hallmarks of a memorable adventure.
Dreams made possible An an absolutely amazing trip, ten summits over four days (including the iconic In Pin) all made possible by two outstanding guides Dave & Josh, Thank you both
Great time had on the Cuillin ridge The WCMG were very experienced and had huge knowledge of the terrain we were covering and this combined with their technical knowledge means you really feel safe and know you are in safe hands.But to really top off the experience they are a really nice bunch of people who blend in to the group and get on with everyone and it really feels as if there is no them and... read more
Introduction to Winter Mountaineering 5/5 Great week spent on the 5 day intro to Winter Mountaineering course with Dave Fowler.
Fun and informative instruction learning about winter techniques and getting familiar with the gear and various techniques.
Cam away from the course having completed some of the classic grade 1/2 winter routes around Ben Nevis, Glencoe and other areas.
A great foundation for for future winter mountain adventures
Introduction to Winter Mountaineering 5/5 Great week spent on the 5 day intro to Winter Mountaineering course with Dave Fowler.
Fun and informative instruction learning about winter techniques and getting familiar with the gear and various techniques.
Cam away from the course having completed some of the classic grade 1/2 winter routes around Ben Nevis, Glencoe and other areas.
A great foundation for for future winter mountain adventures
Awesome week with West Coast I joined West Coat Mountain Guides for their CIC winter climbing week on Ben Nevis. Ken and Mark our guides were professional, knowledgeable and good company. Always willing to support, answer questions and give advice where required.
It is off note that during our stay, in conversation other groups and climbers would speak highly of West Coast and director Ken. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend West Coast to anyone looking... read more
The full Scottish climbing experience We spent a week with West Coast Mountain Guides at the CIC-hut, Ben Nevis. Great days and great climbing! Ken and Mark tailored the climbs perfectly to our experience and interest. We had a great couple of days on some of the classic routes on the Ben, as well as some classic Scottish weather! Happy days!
Best trip to Ben Nevis I ever did! A great experience! Went for a week's climbing at the Ben and was both challenged and well taken care of. Ken and Mark really knows their mountain and have that unique skill to listen to our wishes, finding the sweet spots and create a great overall experience.
Four seasons in one Advanced Winter Climbing week We had a fantastic week on the Advanced Winter Climbing Course under the expert guidance of Dave Fowler. Dave tailored the climbing to our level of experience, ensuring that we were challenged, without ever feeling unsafe. His knowledge of the mountains meant that we were able to climb routes on a couple of days where the weather on Ben Nevis was more challenging than the climbing itself! Highlights included a... read more
Fantastic day on Aonach Mor We had a great day out with Ken preparing for an upcoming trip to Nepal. Ken was a brilliant guide, very knowledgable, calm, patient and great company.
We took the gondola part way up Aonach Mor and then hiked around to the west face where we went up Golden Oldie. It’s a cracking route and the weather was kind to us, hard to believe you are quite close... read more
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If the dates or contents of a course are not exactly what you are after, we also offer private guiding, which makes up a large part of our working year. Private guiding can be arranged on dates to suit you, and we can tailor the course or guiding to match you needs and aspirations. There are no limits for the number of participants on privately guided day, so whether you are an individual after 1:1 guiding or tuition, or a group or club looking to develop their collective skills or reach a particular summit, please get in touch.
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