WINTER CLIMBING ON SKYE
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW? Are you stuck in a Scottish winter rut? Tired of waiting for ice to form? Climbed Ledge Route, Dorsal Arete or the Fiacaill Ridge once too often? Sick of crowds and queuing?
Come to Skye this winter and you won't be disappointed. Long misunderstood the Black Cuillin has proved an excellent winter playground in recent years. With the Trotternish Ridge and Red Cuillin, Skye has arguably the widest variety of walking and climbing venues in the UK.
WHAT? Mountain routes of all standards. The latest SMC guidebook lists over 120 routes on peaks, ridges, gullies and faces. More than 30 peaks offer the complete range of aspects giving a huge variety of options every day. Check our BLOG for inspiration-
http://skyeguides.co.uk/category/winter-mountaineering/page/2/
HOW WE OPERATE. We practice "teaching on the hoof" and always aim for a quality mountain day. Objectives are chosen daily to suit conditions combined with your ambitions. Sample itineraries can be found on the winter mountaineering pages-
http://skyeguides.co.uk/winter-activities/
We offer private guiding and instruction to individuals or small groups. We charge a fixed daily fee for services so the cost can be split between the group. Book anything from single days to 4-day courses for indulgence and learning combined.
WHO? Beginners wanting an introduction to winter skills for walking or climbing. Rock climbers keen to "fast-track" into mixed climbing. Experienced winter climbers wanting a broad intro to what they can achieve in their visit. Even seasoned veterans who always thought the Cuillin was only about doing the Traverse
Many UKC climbers will want to DIY and we happily offer free advice to anyone coming up-
mike@skyeguides.co.uk
WHO WE ARE. Skye Guides are based on the island. Mike Lates has run the company for 18 years and has climbed winter routes here since 1987. He is author of the SMC guidebook to the Cuillin (2011). He reports on Skye climbing conditions for UKC throughout the winter.