Abacus Mountaineering provides skills training and mountain guiding in Scotland and the Alps. Our select group of instructors will guide you through new skills on real, adventurous and challenging routes.

Our range of courses is always expanding and we specialise in providing exactly what you want. Creating the perfect trip for you based on the prevailing weather and conditions, your previous experience and aspirations, is our challenge and what gives us the most satisfaction.

"For the last 15 years or so I have had a guide every September to get me places where an ordinary hill walker wouldn’t go. Donald was by far the best guide I have ever had. He gave me confidence and at all times I felt perfectly safe and secure. His knowledge of the flora and fauna of the area in conjunction with his local knowledge added to the day out." David Beverley, York.

"Hugely impressed by your knowledge of the ridge, and your guiding skills. Also enjoyed your company, and very grateful for the way you looked after us. Very professional, and I won't hesitate to recommend you to others." Doug Flint, Scotland

Mountaineering, Rock Climbing and Scottish Winter Climbing, Alpinism and Ski Touring. Be inspired by your Private Mountain Guide in the best hills in Scotland, Ben Nevis, Glen Coe and Skye.

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Protecting Ben Nevis, whilst making it accessible, is a real challenge and Friends of Nevis can help through a range of practical projects. Join today!

As well as our usual private guiding and skills courses we are working on some very exciting projects including -

The Seven Second Highest Summits on each continent.

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