As this really rubbish year draws to a close, it is good to look back on what went well and reflect on the happy memories!

We started off the year with our first Wild Scottish Wedding in Braemar, definitely a highlight and it was a privilege to be part of Aleisha and Jake’s special wedding day. That was to be our first of a few weddings planned for the year, but we look forward to those in 2021 now. Winter walks and skills courses went well before lockdown then we all had a tough few months, restricted to the 5 mile rule and staying mostly at home. Thankful for our health and for those looking after us in the NHS and for the key workers everywhere. That time passed by and as soon as we felt safe to go, and rules allowed, we hit the hills in small groups and caught up well on the months lost.

As a team we guided groups over 100 munros. We ran 28 courses, including National Navigation Award Scheme, hill skills workshops, winter skills and trail running! We also were able to run 13 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Open expeditions. A huge congratulations to those DofE participants who achieved their awards in such challenging times. It is extremely satisfying to help people get out and build confidence, through our courses and award schemes. Please keep in touch and let us know about your adventures!

2020 was not all bad but we will all be glad to see the back of it, next year is looking much brighter. We are looking forward to running new guided walks in different areas of Scotland and going back to our favourite walks too. We are also running hill skills workshops and National Navigation Award Scheme courses in different areas of Scotland next year.

Thanks for your support throughout the year and we look forward to welcoming you all back to the hills next year. Stay safe out there!

2020 – a year to remember!

Sgòr Mòr in winter

A Capercaillie for Christmas?