Mountain experts since 1988
Who we are
West Coast Mountain Guides have been at the forefront of Scottish mountain Instruction and Guiding since 1988. Established by International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA) Mountain Guide Alan Kimber, who developed the company into a leading provider of adventure activities in the Scottish Highlands. West Coast Mountain Guides reputation, quality and passion for adventure continues to be upheld by the highly motivated mountain professionals which make up our team.
Our Team – Your Adventure
Experience is hard won and highly valued by all involved with West Coast Mountain Guides. You can be assured our team members have spent many years in the mountains chasing their own dreams and ambitions. We ensure our instructors and guides are inventive, adaptable, reliable and safe. Our team holds the key to successfully providing you with a memorable adventure in the mountains, and we take pride in every member.
Your Local Mountain Professionals
West Coast Mountain Guides is based in the shadow of Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain and arguably the most iconic and sought-after winter climbing venue in Britain. It’s here in the Highland town of Fort William that the company was founded, and the mountains of Lochaber and Skye still provide the grand arena in which we live and work in; this is local knowledge – guaranteed.
All our instructors and guides have extensive, relevant experience which is eagerly passed on to everyone taking part in instructional mountaineering courses, private guiding and worldwide expeditions. Our team has adventured everywhere from the remote corners of the Scottish Highlands to unexplored regions of the greatest mountain ranges on Earth. This background, together with a genuine passion for adventure, can only inspire and motivate our customers to achieve their own goals.
Matt Pavitt – Profile
Contact Information: matt@westcoast-mountainguides.co.uk
In Memory of Dave Fowler – Profile
We remember Dave Fowler, the former custodian of West Coast Mountain Guides, for his deep passion for adventure and his dedication to high-quality instruction and guiding on the West Coast of Scotland and beyond.
Dave was fortunate to grow up in Llanberis, where his climbing journey began. He first climbed with his dad and brother, and later with school friends, guiding them on many classic rock climbs in North Wales. This early love for climbing and adventure eventually brought Dave to Scotland. Since 2005, he worked tirelessly in the outdoors, and from 2012, he became a familiar and trusted guide on Skye, expertly navigating the Munros and scrambles. His passion for climbing also took him to some of the world’s best destinations, including two successful ascents of El Capitan via different routes. Despite his global adventures, Dave always believed that the West Highlands had some of the finest mountains and islands in the world.
Dave’s enthusiasm for climbing and adventure was infectious, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who had the pleasure of spending time with him in the mountains. Whether guiding on classic Ben Nevis ice routes or exploring hidden snow gullies in Glencoe, Dave’s spirit and dedication shone through.
Dave Fowler’s legacy lives on in the countless memories and adventures he shared with his customers and friends. His love for the mountains and his ethos of adventure will continue to inspire all who knew him.
We are happy for you to contact us if you have any questions – but many of the more common enquiries are answered in our FAQs.
