Alpine climbing

Ethos

Much like my work in Scotland I like to remain as flexible as possible to take advantage of the best conditions. For summer 2024 I will mostly be operating out of the Chamonix Valley, but will also be travelling and working regularly across other parts of the Swiss and Italian Alps as well as in the Ecrins Massif.

I am currently operating with Aspirant status meaning that we will be joining a fully qualified IFMGA guide with their own on any routes that we do. This always offers a great opportunity for meeting new people and ensuring that any nights we spend in a mountain hut are sociable. I always endeavour to ensure that I match our team with another team operating a similar level with similar goals and mindset.

What an Alpine guiding day could involve

Introduction Alpinism: 

  • Understanding the move from smaller mountains to Alpinism

  • Glacier travel safety

  • Alpine techniques and rope work

  • Planning, route choice and general tactics

  • general risk mitigation processes

Guided Classics

Some examples of classic Mountains we could climb together by a variety of routes

  • Mont Blanc

  • The Eiger

  • The Matterhorn

  • Gran Paradiso