Skye Mountaineering

  • duration:
    5 Day(s)

  • instructors ratio:
    1:2

  • booking cost:
    £695 PP

course info

The Black Cuillin or Cuillin Ridge as its commonly known offers some of the most spectacular mountaineering to be found in the UK and the combination of craggy mountain tops surrounded by stunning coastline guarantees an experience to remember.

Our Skye Mountaineering week offers five amazing days of mountaineering with the aim of summiting all the Munros on the ridge via the classic routes like the Inn Pinn, Kings Chimney, Am Bastier and Pinnacle ridge. This week offers an experience like no other and is perfect for anybody looking to experience this amazing place where we take care of the decision making and route choice so you can just enjoy back to back days of incredible climbing and adventure. 


To join this course you will need some experience scrambling on grade 1 and 2 terrain or have attended our Mountaineering Introduction. The days can be pretty big so we ask that you have a good level of fitness as we often end up walking around 10-15km every day with 1000m of ascent. We often take a rest day on the Wednesday and enjoy a boat trip into Elgol, weather permitting. 


Accommodation is not included but Skye has numerous campsites, bunkhouses and guesthouses within a short drive of the ridge so you won't find it hard to find something suitable. For details on places to stay simply email us and we will happily send you details of local accommodation. 

We usually base ourselves in Glenbrittle for the week. 

 

 

course instructors
Matt Cooper
Matt Cooper
Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (MCI)Click here for more information
Rebecca Coles
Rebecca Coles
WMCI, IMLClick here for more information
Dave Macintyre
Dave Macintyre
Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (MCI)Click here for more information

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2022
  • COURSE DATE 22-05-2023DAYS5 COST£695.00 LOCATIONIsle of Skye PLACES2 BOOKING book now
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Testimonials

My partner and I booked Matt for two days mountaineering instruction so we could learn how to use ropes on climbs that were out of our comfort zone. We had a fantastic two days and Matts structured approach allowed us to take it all in and practice all the techniques over and over again. We both now feel more confident to take on more adventurous scrambles. Thanks Matt

Andy and karren

Excellent day with matt scrambling over crib coch. Faboulous and patient instructor, highly recommend .

Anne Brown

Fantastic day on the Back to Basics Navigation course with Matt. Very well organised and learnt a lot. Matt was very professional and great at teaching the skills with lots of patience and encouragement. Really enjoyed it and will definitely be signing up to other courses in future. Highly recommended.

Chontelle Wright

A great day out learning how to use a map and compass with Matt. His teaching style gave us just the right amount of information without feeling overloaded. I would highly recommend Matt !

Chris

Just got back from a fantastic weekend with Matt on the Welsh 3k and couldn't have asked for a better time. We had blue skies and cool air so it wasn't too hot and the views were simply incredible. Matt set a great pace allowing us to push our limits but never going beyond what we were capable of and we finished in 18 hours 32 mins. Hes a top bloke and I would certainly recommend him and The Mountaineering Company to anybody. Thanks again Matt. You will certainly see us again next year no doubt!

Chris Mansell

We attended a navigation course today with Matt. He was fantastic, can’t rate him highly enough! We had no knowledge at all, but have come home feeling confident and ready to tackle our adventure! Thank you Matt for a fabulous, fun day

Claire Black

I thoroughly recommend Matt as a leader & guide. I experienced an exhilarating & fun day with a super group doing Matt's Ogwen Classics day. Matt managed our mixed levels of ability & confidence with a calm, encouraging, alert & purposeful manner. He inspired confidence through recognition of our efforts & shared his knowledge & experience to support our skill development. The day passed all too quickly!

Ferne Davies

Awesome day with Matt teaching my 11yr old son and I the basics of climbing. Very patient and approachable would highly recommend Matt to anyone with an interest in rock climbing. Really fun day enjoyed by all!

Ian Roberts

All I can say is amazing!! Never scrambled before Matt looked after us supported us though the scary bits and made the whole day brilliant.

Karen Williams

Had a fantastic weekend with Matt on the mountain skills course - he is really friendly + approachable, and tailored the two days to what we enjoyed + wanted to learn. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to build their confidence with mountain hiking + navigation!

Kirsty

Recently attended an intermediate rock skills course in the Peak District. Really great weekend and excellent fun. Matt is a top bloke; very knowledgeable and just the right amount of laid back. Allows all the information to really sink in - effective teaching!

Matt Pomfrett

Excellent day out with Matt on my first ever Scramble. I found it pretty tough in places but Matt was always there to put me at ease, offer instruction and with his support I made it to the top. Would highly recommend to others.

Polly Hornby

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