Winter Walking, Mountaineering & Climbing
at The Old Inn, Gairloch
Guided courses with Climb Torridon
Experience the Torridon mountains at their most majestic in winter with Climb Torridon’s expert-led courses, based just minutes from The Old Inn. Whether you are a complete beginner taking your first steps onto a snow-covered Scottish mountain or an experienced mountaineer seeking challenging ascents of iconic peaks such as Liathach and Beinn Eighe, there is a course perfectly matched to your ability and ambition.
Under the guidance of fully qualified Winter Mountain Leaders and Mountaineering Instructors, you will learn essential skills including ice-axe and crampon use, winter navigation, avalanche awareness, ropework and movement on steeper ground – all delivered with the highest regard for safety in this spectacular and uncrowded Highland landscape. Technical equipment is provided (except boots).
- Winter Mountain Skills (3 days): Perfect for complete beginners; the ideal introduction to safe winter hillwalking.
- Introduction to Winter Mountaineering (2 or 5 days): Progressing to steeper terrain using rope and advanced techniques.
- Introduction to Winter Climbing (3 or 5 days): For experienced climbers moving onto graded winter routes.
- Winter Climbing Classics (5 days): Guided ascents of the area’s finest Grade II–V routes.
These courses form an outstanding and invigorating element of any Winter Highland Holiday at The Old Inn, Gairloch. For full details, current dates and availability, please visit Climb Torridon – Winter Courses.
To reserve your place, please contact Climb Torridon directly on 07814 822 393 or email info@climbtorridon.co.uk. Early booking is essential.