Situated at the base of Ben Nevis in Fort William The Highland Mountain Company offers and delivers high quality mountain guiding and instruction in a range of outdoor activities to family, friends and small groups.
Our Aim - is to deliver a professional service from your first point of contact to your last step off the hill.
Our Priorities - are your safety, enjoyment and reassurance in our ability.
Our Guides - When you book with us we provide more than just a guiding service that gets you from A to B, all our guides are friendly, highly qualified, technically proficient, knowledgeable and experienced in the outdoors. Who are keen to share their knowledge and understanding of the outdoor environment, so that your future excursions benefit from our experience.
Our Activities - Range from short introductory sessions like an exhilarating evening abseil or half a day learning to climb in Glen Nevis, to walking up the highest peaks in the area learning new skills in both summer and winter. All of what we offer is tailored to suit your trip and expectations, from changing the start time to adapting a walk to cater for your needs and priorities.
Included in our price is the use of ice axe and crampons for winter activities, helmets and harness for all climbing and abseiling activities.
Activities on offer include:
- Glen Nevis adventure walk.
- Glen Nevis climbing and abseil.
- Ben Nevis ascents via the Pony track and CMD arête.
- Lochaber Munros including Glen Coe, Glen Nevis and many more.
- Low level walks around the Lochaber area.
- Highland explorer walks that are off the beaten track including Corbetts and hard to find peaks.
- Multi-day expeditions like the Ramsey Round.
- Navigation training.
In winter we offer:
- Winter skills courses of 1,2 and 3 day duration.
- Guided winter Munros.
- Winter navigation training.
- Ben Nevis ascents.