Experience the Magic of Skye this winter

Skye's spectacular landscape is even more dramatic in winter. Light effects change on the snow-clad jagged mountains and the Hebridean seas every minute. For walkers and climbers there is the most varied selection of winter venues per square mile in Scotland.

Climbers: try out the brand new SMC guidebook to the Cuillin; now with over 120 winter routes recorded.

Walkers: high or low-level guided walks available.
Courses available with 5 nights' accommodation from as little as £240pp*

	Winter Walking Guided walks taking in a wide variety of locations across the island. Suitable for any walker with a reasonable level of fitness. See our deluxe option for those who want an active but luxury break.
	Winter Mountain Craft An introduction to the skills and equipment used to safely tackle mountains in Scotland through the winter months. It is suitable for hill walkers with a reasonable level of fitness.
	Winter Climbing Skills An introduction to the skills and equipment used to undertake graded climbs in Scotland through the winter months. It is suitable for walkers with little or no experience of climbing or climbers with limited experience of winter conditions.
	Winter Climbing A course aimed at doing as much winter climbing as possible. It is suitable for clients with previous experience of winter climbing or rock climbers with experience of mountain routes.

WINTER DEALS

Fixed prices: same rates as last season. All-inclusive packages- let us arrange your accommodation for you.

3/5 courses:Practical and popular. Have your guide available for 5 days but only pay for 3. This allows for rest days, using the best weather days and time to explore the island.

Free signed guidebook on bookings of more than 3 days.

Accommodation across the budget spectrum is available.

PRIVATE GUIDING

The prices listed below are total prices for participants booking together. Please consult the course pages for our recommended and maximum client to guide ratios.

There are two distinct styles of outing available:

1. All Winter Mountaineering Courses. Technical level to suit; average 8 hours per day.

2. Winter Walking. Low technical difficulty; average 5 hours per day.

Prices are split between all course participants. Please consult the course pages for our recommended client to guide ratios. 

OPEN WINTER MOUNTAINEERING COURSES
NEW FOR 2012

Due to popular demand Skye Guides is running an open course for individuals wanting to join other climbers.
The course includes 4 days of guiding in a 5-day period. The fifth day will be used either as a rest day or to allow for poor weather. It will be possible to pay for guiding on the extra day if conditions are suitable.
We will endeavour to match clients of compatible fitness and ability and stick to our own suggested guidelines on ratios.
Please contact us for dates & more details.

Equipment

Harnesses and helmets, crampons and ice axes are all available to hire for courses requiring their use. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are the only items that cannot easily be provided. Please feel free to consult us for an opinion if you are purchasing equipment whether you booked on a course or not.

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