EXP 01 · WINTER
The Winter Line
Five days along the ridge that gave us our name. Crampons on before dawn, bothy fires after dark. The classic.
57.2100°N · 5.0850°W · SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
BLACK
CAIRN
Guided expeditions across the high ridges and sea lochs of the west coast. Small teams, long days and weather that means it.
WE ANSWER THE FORECAST WITH YES
THE ROUTES
Three ways up,
out or across.
EXP 02 · WATER
Loch Run
Three days by sea kayak down a loch the road never reaches. Seals for company, tents on the shingle, porpoises if the water is kind.
EXP 03 · COAST TO COAST
The Long Cairn
Eight days coast to coast, every summit joined by its oldest paths. The one people train for.
THE WAY WE TRAVEL
Small teams. Six people, two guides, no exceptions.
Slow miles. We walk in, not up. The mountain sets the pace.
Leave nothing. Every camp packed out to the last tea bag.
PREPARATION
What you bring,
what we sort.
Our guides hold winter mountain leader and sea kayak coach awards. Ropes, tents, stoves, boats and the good coffee are on us. The rest is on this list.
- BOOTS · BROKEN IN, NOT BOUGHT ON THURSDAY
- WATERPROOFS · TOP AND BOTTOM, NO ARGUMENTS
- BASE LAYERS · WOOL, TWO SETS
- HEADTORCH · PLUS SPARE BATTERIES
- WATER · TWO LITRES, IT EARNS ITS WEIGHT
- SENSE OF HUMOUR · WEATHERPROOF IF POSSIBLE
DATES AND PRICES
This season
| Departs | Expedition | Days | Places | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 OCT | The Winter Line | 5 | 4 left | £680 |
| 17 OCT | Loch Run | 3 | 2 left | £390 |
| 02 NOV | The Long Cairn | 8 | 6 left | £1140 |
| 21 NOV | The Winter Line | 5 | full | £680 |
| 05 DEC | Loch Run | 3 | 5 left | £390 |
BOOKING
Say yes to
a forecast.
Tell us which route and when. We will come back within a day with dates, a kit chat and an honest word about fitness.