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Elite Guides Blog - Climbing Conditions and tips
Climbing Conditions in Scotland - Climbing tips, information and useful resources.
Elite Guides | Blog - Scottish Winter Courses explained.
As winter casts its spell over Scotland's rugged terrain, the country becomes a wonderland for adventure seekers ready to embrace the season's excitement. Scottish winter activities are an array of thrilling experiences, from the refreshing joy of winter walking to the heart-racing challenges of winter mountaineering and climbing.
Each offers distinct thrills and unique demands, making the right choice in an Elite Guides course crucial for ensuring a safe and enjoyable adventure. Read more...
Elite Guides Blog | Skye Cuillin Munros in order of difficulty
Exploring the Skye Cuillin Munros promises an unforgettable adventure in Scotland's most challenging and impressive landscapes. These peaks boast a mix of accessible paths, technical scrambles, and exposed ridges, posing varied challenges for climbers and mountaineers.
Proper preparation and guidance can turn these challenges into rewarding achievements. This guide offers key mountain climbing tips, route options and information on each peak. Read more..
Elite Guides Blog | A Winter Cuillin Ridge Traverse
A Winter Cuillin Ridge Traverse is probably one of the most sort after Winter Mountaineering objectives in the UK, thankfully it is one I managed to tick off a few years ago with a good friend. Below is a short Write up of the trip along with a few tips on tactics etc.
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Elite Guides | A new name, the same level of high-quality service and experience.
Elite Guides is the new name and direction for our business. Previously called Kirkhope Mountaineering, things have grown and changed and so it was time for the business to do the same. Read more...
Elite Guides | Mountain Guide Ratios in the Mountains and what it really means for you, the customer.
How many people can a guide/instructor/leader look after safely whilst in mountaineering terrain? What do I mean by mountaineering terrain? Scrambles and easy rock climbs, somewhere that your guide/Instructor may choose to or be expected to use a rope at times to safeguard you. Read more..
Skye Cuillin Ridge traverse - tips and tactics
The Cuillin Ridge traverse is high on many a British climbers tick list and is becoming more and more known around the world as a great adventure. The Isle of Skye isn't exactly on most peoples doorsteps though and coming up for a traverse attempt takes time, money and commitment. Read More..
PLB's, SPOT and the Garmin inReach comparison.
I bought myself an emergency communication device this summer for personal and professional use and after lots of discussions with people, I thought it would be useful for others if I shared my findings/thoughts to help others decide if a device is for them, or which one might suit them best. Read more...
