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Highland Guides - Mountaineering & Climbing in the Highlands, Snowdonia and European AlpsHighland Guides is a small mountaineering company run by myself, Rob Jarvis, offering all aspects of UK climbing, mountaineering, guiding, instruction and advice. We specialise in tailor made courses for individuals and small groups. Please have a good browse around this site and check out our exciting summer and winter programmes, alpine and expedition training ideas and demanding range of mountain challenges. Have a look at our conditions and trip reports, the advice articles, and for even further inspiration, the gallery and cinema. |
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Why Hire an Instructor or Guide? More about Rob Jarvis's experience and qualifications I am a fully qualified UK Mountaineering Instructor (MIC), member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) and the Association of British Mountain Guides. I am currently undergoing the International Mountain Guides (IFMGA) training and assessment scheme. This means that by 2009 Highland Guides will hopefully be offering an alpine mountaineering and skiing programme alongside our UK courses. I have been actively climbing since 1993 and instructing and guiding since 1998. I’ve worked for all the major providers of UK mountain training and outdoor education including Plas-y-Brenin, Glenmore Lodge, The British Mountaineering Council and the British Antarctic Survey. Why Choose Highland Guides? back to top Our courses are tailor made to you or your small group. Experience shows folk get the most out of their time in the mountains when they don't have to compromise their aims and aspirations to fit in with other course members. Being a small flexible company with no set venues or time constraints we are able to make the most of local weather and conditions and structure your course accordingly. If it’s appropriate an early start can be made to get the conditions and beat the crowds or a late finish might give the lasting memories of a summit sunset. Not only are all the Highland Guides Staff fully qualified for the activities provided they also have a wealth of experience, ability and enthusiasm to draw on ensuring you get a lively, challenging, educational and inspiring course. Currently most courses will be run by myself, however at busy times or if you have a larger group we have a resource of talented MIC associate staff. Check out that page for further details of our mountaineering backgrounds. With all this experience and the AMI stamp of quality you can be assured that not only are you in safe hands but that we will be able to deliver high quality guided and instructional days within the Highland Guides ethos.... If you’re unsure about whether Highland Guides is for you – check out what some of our clients have said about us on the testimonials page. Why Hire an Instructor or Guide? back to top If you are unsure about whether to hire an instructor or guide generally think about it this way - Most folk are happy to spend hundreds of pounds on equipment but sometimes lack the necessary skills and experience to get the most out of it. Traditionally, some UK mountaineers have had a reluctance to use guides and instructors and had an approach to mountain safety that was over dependent on equipment. Kit is easy to buy but skills and good experiences are hard won. By using Highland Guides we can help you develop your mountaineering ability and enhance your time in the mountains. Highland Guides Ethos back to topWe
believe that you get the most out of your time mountaineering by
experiential learning
and not too much talking about it. Simple and effective techniques
are instructed in a clear and practical way. We don’t teach
flash knots that in a week you will have forgotten but encourage
practice of safe and efficient principles
that will stand you in good stead throughout your mountaineering
career, wherever that may take you.
On guided days with us the emphasis will be on a maximum amount of high quality climbing as well as having a sociable and enjoyable day. As the Association of Mountaineering Instructors say, we believe you Learn from Experience. You will benefit from the guidance we pass on as well as the rewarding experiences we can give you in the mountains.
Contact Highland Guides Now: rob@highlandguides.com Tel: + 44 (0) 791 777 3995
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