Climb Torridon

08/05/2026

We’re back! 🏔️✨

​It’s been a busy few weeks here at Climb Torridon, and for the best possible reason: the weather has been spectacular! We’ve traded the keyboard for the crag to deliver some fantastic spring adventures and professional training.

​Lately, we’ve been:
✅ Delivering Mountain Leader Trainings.
✅ Providing professional development for the Highlife Highlands countryside rangers.
✅ Leading classic scrambles and ridge traverses across Torridon, An Teallach, and Skye.

​The "busy season" is officially here! We have a full calendar for May and June, but if you’re looking to get out on the rock or sharpen your mountain skills, there are still a few last slots available.

​📩 Message us today to check availability and book your next adventure.

​Enjoy yourselves out there!

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05/03/2026

Mountaineering History in Torridon 🏔️📖

At Climb Torridon, we believe that understanding the history of our mountains makes every ascent more rewarding. We don’t just guide routes; we follow in the footsteps of the pioneers who first explored these ancient sandstone peaks. 🧗‍♂️

By happy coincidence, it is World Book Day, and we have something very special to share. Tom, a long-time climber who recently returned to winter climbing for a refresher course after some years away, surprised us with an extraordinary gift: an original 1932 first edition of The Northern Highlands by W. N. Ling. ❄️📚

For a mountaineer with Tom’s deep appreciation for history, this was a thoughtful find. For us, it is a piece of our daily lives bound in cloth.

A Connection Across a Century ⏳
William Ling’s legacy is woven into the very crags we guide on. Most notably, the classic Lawson, Ling and Glover’s Route remains a cornerstone of our winter season. ⚒️

The Route: A magnificent 3-star Grade II that stands as one of the finest of its grade in Scotland. ⭐⭐⭐

The Experience: While a route of this quality on Ben Nevis would see constant traffic, here in Torridon, it remains hauntingly quiet. 🌬️

We guide this route multiple times every winter, yet we rarely share the crag with anyone else. That solitude—the "quiet mountains" experience—is exactly why we do what we do. Holding a guidebook from 1932 that describes these same buttresses reminds us that while gear and techniques change, the spirit of Torridon remains untouched. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

A massive thank you to Tom for his incredible generosity and for a fantastic few days on the hill. It was a real privilege to have you on our course for your return to the winter mountains, and this book has already found a very proud home on our shelves.

28/02/2026

The Final Summits of the Season! 🏔️❄️

We are down to the last few spaces on our final 5-day Intro to Winter Mountaineering course of the year, running from 9th – 13th March 2026.

Swipe through to see the Torridon giants in action—from the epic, frozen ridges of Liathach to the technical crests of Beinn Eighe. ➡️

What’s included:
⚒️ Technical Mastery: Master ropework, snow anchors, and precise crampon technique.
🏔️ Expert Coaching: With our WMCI-qualified instructors.
🔥 Cosy Basecamp: Return each evening to The Old Inn, Gairloch to refuel and reset by the fire.

Don't miss the final climb—find full details and booking information here:
🔗 https://www.climbtorridon.co.uk/courses/winter-mountaineering/

15/02/2026

Another epic week among the Torridon giants! 🏔️❄️

Huge congratulations to this week's crew on our Winter Mountaineering Course. They started the week with some character-building Highland weather and finished with some incredible progress on the snow.

Watching the confidence grow is exactly why we do this. From mastering crampon footwork to navigating that tricky winter ropework, everyone absolutely smashed it. Well done, team! 👏

The big question: Torridon is looking world-class right now. If you could pick just one winter route to tick off your list before the season ends, what would it be?

👇 Drop your dream route in the comments!

12/02/2026

🏔️Winter at The Old Inn, Gairloch is a season of adventure and activity!

We’ve been the dedicated basecamp for Climb Torridon, hosting their latest climbing and mountaineering courses. It’s been fantastic to see guests returning each evening from the legendary peaks of Liathach, Beinn Eighe, and An Teallach with plenty of stories to tell.

(Swipe to see the action from the hills! ➡️❄️)

These photos give you a glimpse into their world—mastering the technical skills needed to navigate the Torridon Mountains at their most dramatic. ❄️

For those joining these courses, the Inn provides the ultimate "mountain-to-fireside" experience. It’s where the day’s work is rewarded, as our guests:

🍲 Refuel: With hearty, uniquely designed meals perfect for mountain recovery.

🔥 Recuperate: Thawing out and swapping highlights by the roaring fire.

💤 Reset: Getting a proper night’s rest to ensure they’re ready to head back out at dawn.

There is a special kind of magic at the Inn when the fire is roaring and the kit is drying, ready for another day on the ridge!

30/01/2026

It has been another fantastic and busy week in the Scottish Highlands!

Despite some challenging winter conditions, our team has been all over the country helping climbers sharpen their skills and embrace the elements.

Here’s a brief round-up of our week:
❄️ Iain was out on Fionn Bheinn on Saturday, teaching essential winter skills.
❄️ Robin, Andy, and Mark were out for our annual 4-day winter course with the Bath University Mountaineering Club. Based in the Cairngorms, the team stayed flexible to avoid the extremely high winds, venturing further west to Creag Meagaidh and Stob Bàn. It was great to help these enthusiastic students develop their winter mountaineering journey!
❄️ Ollie was out on a private bespoke winter mountaineering course, instructing on the mighty Liathach and traversing the Black Carls on Beinn Eighe.

A week of great variety and expert instruction all over the Highlands. Roll on next week! ⚒️

Thank you to Ollie and Mark for the photos.

25/01/2026

Last Week in Torridon: Intro to Winter Mountaineering

We have just finished a five-day Intro to Winter Mountaineering course here in the North West Highlands. It was an excellent week of progression with our clients, Luke and David, as we moved through classic terrain and developed technical skills.

A standout aspect of the week was the solitude; we did not encounter another soul on the mountains for the entire five days. This remains a key part of the Climb Torridon experience, allowing for a focused and immersive learning environment.

Weekly Highlights

• Days 1 & 2: We began on Liathach with an ascent of Footless Gully, followed by a day of essential snow craft: mastering crampon technique, ice axe self-belay, and the mechanics of snow anchors.

• Day 3: A move to the Black Carls on Beinn Eighe to focus on rock protection, alpine-style movement, and rope management using coils.

• Day 4: A milestone day at An Teallach, where both participants successfully completed their first winter leads on the Second Prong in Grade II conditions.

• Day 5: To escape the increasing winds, we utilised Tollaidh Crags to refine technical ropework, prusiking, and equalising complex anchors with ropes and slings.

Conditions & Safety Note
Snow conditions improved steadily as temperatures dropped. While the weather was generally good, we saw a significant increase in wind speeds toward the end of the week.

Note for those heading out: There is currently a glitch with the Met Office app, with reported wind speeds appearing lower than reality. We strongly advise cross-referencing your planning with MWIS for the time being to ensure you have an accurate picture of the conditions.

Well done to Luke and David on a productive and successful week in the hills. 🏔️❄️

23/01/2026

ONLY 2 SPACES REMAINING 🏔️ | Torridon: Feb 7-8

Ready to step up from winter walking to mountaineering?

We have just two spaces remaining on our 2 day Introduction to Winter Mountaineering course this February.

If you’re a capable winter walker ready to move onto steeper terrain, exposed ridges, and those classic hidden gullies, this weekend is designed for you. Across two days in the heart of the Torridon giants, we focus on bridging the gap between winter hillwalking and technical mountaineering.

What we’ll cover:
Precision: Mastering crampon work on varied Scottish terrain.
Security: Polishing ice-axe arrests and movement on steep ground.
Technical Skills: An introduction to rope systems for exposed ridges.
Judgement: Developing the knowledge to read snow, rock, and the Highland weather.

The Torridon Environment: There is a raw, expansive quality to winter in the North West. Torridon offers a sense of genuine scale and isolation—from the unique profile of these classic mountains to the vast views over the loch and the satisfaction of finding your line through big, complex mountain terrain. It is a quiet, world-class arena to build your confidence and step up your winter skills.

📅 Dates: 7-8 February 2026
📍 Location: Torridon, NW Highlands
💰 Price: £330

These are the final two spots available for this date. If you'd like to join us for a proper Highland adventure, you can find the full syllabus and booking details below.

👉 Full details here: https://www.climbtorridon.co.uk/courses/winter-mountaineering/

Winter Mountaineering Courses with expert, local instructors. Learn the skills to stay safe and have fun in challenging mountains in winter.

18/01/2026

A selection of photos from last week, taken on the hill by our instructors, Ollie and Alex. 📸

The snow is in good condition across the Torridon mountains at the moment. This provided a great environment for Alex’s three-day Winter Mountain Skills course, with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and techniques. 🏔️

Meanwhile, our Intro to Mountaineering and Climbing courses found some excellent days on the higher tops. Highlights included George III (IV, 4) on Liathach and Lawson, Ling & Glover’s Route (II) on Beinn Eighe. 🧗‍♂️

Despite the fantastic conditions up here, it remains blissfully quiet. In fact, we didn’t see another team all week, leaving us to enjoy these iconic routes entirely to ourselves. ❄️
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16/01/2026

ONE REMAINING SPACE | Torridon Winter Climbing (2nd – 6th March 2026) 🏔️❄️

Looking to escape the crowds for a world-class winter adventure? We have just one final spot left on our Winter Climbing Open Course this March.

While other areas may be busy, Torridon remains beautifully wild and quiet. It’s the perfect setting to sharpen your skills on some of the UK's most iconic ridges and buttresses, from the pinnacles of Liathach to the majestic corries of Beinn Eighe.

Why join this course?
✅ Professional 1:2 Ratio: Personalised coaching tailored to your experience.
✅ Expert Instruction: Focusing on ropework, stance management, and technical movement.
✅ The Full Package: Choose 'course only' or join us at The Old Inn, Gairloch for a warm Highland welcome and hearty meals.

Whether you're transitioning from winter walking or looking to lead your first technical pitches, come and finish the season on a high with us.

🔗 Find out more and book the final place here: https://www.climbtorridon.co.uk/courses/winter-climbing/

Learn winter climbing & ice climbing in Scotland’s Torridon mountains. 3 or 5 day courses. Small groups, expert guides, 2026 dates open.