Introductory Rock Climbing Course in Ben Nevis and Glencoe
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Let Scott, a certified mountaineering inctructor, introduce you to the amazing world of rock climbing with a basic introductory course in Scotland.
Grampian Mountains
+1 Day
All year
Intermediate
Beginner
Highlights
- Learn the rock climbing basics with a certified guide.
- Enjoy rock climbing in the beautiful Scottish Highlands.
- Take your indoor climbing out.
Description
Take your first steps into the world of rock climbing in the beautiful Scottish outdoors! Let me guide you on a fantastic introductory route out of Fort William in my Ben Nevis and Glencoe course!
Fort William is a major hub for climbing and trekking because of its location to Ben Nevis and the other amazing mountain routes in Scotland. Its surrounding landscape caters to first time climbers as well as seasoned veterans.
The switch from indoor climbing to facing real rock in the outdoors can be intimidating, and I can help you with this transition. With the incredible Scottish terrain as our office, I will show you the ropes of rock climbing.
We will focus on improving the skills and abilities you are already bringing to the mountain. I will build on your fundamentals by advancing your ropework and by making placing and removing gear second nature.
Establishing comfort in the basics prepares you to take rock climbing to the next level and face new and exciting challenges. If you have been dreaming about scaling the real outdoors and are ready to leave the climbing gym, then this program is for you.
You should be physically prepared for this course, but it is for everyone. The most important requirement is a passion for the sport.
Book this Ben Nevis and Glencoe program now and make your dreams of climbing Scottish rock a reality!
If you´ve already taken this course and are ready for the next step, try my intermediate rock climbing course! And for the experienced scramblers, try a 4-day traverse of the Cuillin Ridge!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Meeting point
Details
More info
Please contact me if you are interested in a multi-day booking.
About the guide
Elite Guides
4.9
(42)
Mountain Guide
We are a small guiding company based in Fort William, Scotland, at the foot of Ben Nevis. We specialize in tailor-made courses and guiding for individuals and small groups across the Scottish Highlands, focusing on quality and a personalised approach rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
Founded by Scott Kirkhope—an outdoor professional with 20 years’ experience—we evolved from his earlier venture, Kirkhope Mountaineering (est. 2016). Scott holds the Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (WMCI) qualification, is a member and Development Officer of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors, and is also a qualified mountain bike leader and coach.
We work with qualified and insured freelance guides, occasionally including trainees (with prior notice), and prioritise customer-focused, high-quality mountain adventures.
We also support the local Lochaber community through environmental and recreational initiatives, having contributed to local climbing, trail, wheeled sports, and conservation projects.
Languages
English
What people are saying about this trip
Madalina
Thanks to Scott for a great intro to trad climbing day. We learnt about all the necessary basics needed for leading trad and my partner got the chance to lead a diff. It was his very first trad lead and he was extremely happy to have the opportunity, with Scott on a static rope beside him to check gear placements etc. Scott was very knowledgeable, answered all questions we had and was overall a great teacher. Would book more activities with him in the future.
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