Welcome to Expeditionguide.com – Mountain Skills & Adventures

We run courses and trips in all aspects of hillwalking, mountaineering and climbing throughout the year. We are based in the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) in North Wales and spend the winter months in Fort William, Scotland. Established in 2002 our program is based on a lifetime of experience in the mountains and a passion for wild places that was formed as kids. We hold the highest instructional qualifications in the UK and our courses are focused on developing you and your skillset so that you can enjoy the mountains safely, learn new skills, challenge yourself and share our passion for the pointy places of the world. 

We specialise in small ratio courses and trips with like minded people, developing relationships with people as they return and grow and using those skills on adventurous trips to wonderful places. We look forward to meeting you in the hills.

Mountain Leader Courses

Mountain Leader Training Course Snowdonia

Mountain Leader Training (6 Days)

A comprehensive introduction to the ML syllabus, covering navigation, group management, steep ground, and environmental awareness. Includes an overnight expedition and wild camp.

Mountain Leader Assessment Course Snowdonia

Mountain Leader Assessment (5 days)

The official ML assessment course, evaluating your ability to lead groups safely in summer mountain conditions.

Mountain Leader Refresher Course Snowdonia

Mountain Leader Refresher (2 Days)

A focused workshop revisiting key syllabus elements to help you prepare for assessment. Qualifies for CPD points with the Mountain Training Association.

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Summer Mountain Skills Courses

Mountain Skills Navigation Course Snowdonia
Two Day Mountain Skills Course
5 day hiking and scrambling course
Five Day Navigation & Scrambling Course
Mountaincraft Course
6 Day Mountaincraft Course & Wild Camp

Summer Scrambling & Mountaineering Courses

Intro to Scrambling Course Snowdonia

Intro to Scrambling Course

Learn the fundamentals of Grade 1 scrambling in a safe, supportive environment. Perfect for hillwalkers ready to leave the path behind.​ Enjoy routes like the North Ridge of Tryfan or Y Gribin on the Glyderau. ​

Classic Scrambles Week in Snowdonia

Classic Scrambles Week

Progress from Grade 1 to roped Grade 2 and 3 scrambles. Includes three days of unroped terrain (1:4 ratio) and two days of roped instruction (1:2 ratio).​

Advanced Scrambling Course Snowdonia

Advanced Scrambling Course

Tackle challenging Grade 2 and 3 scrambles like Cneifion Arete and Dolmen Ridge. A great step into roped terrain.

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Learn to Lead Roped Scrambles

Gain independence with instruction on gear placement, belay building, and guidebook navigation. Designed for experienced scramblers.​

Guided Mountaineering Adventures

Long Scrambles & Easy Climbs (Snowdonia)

Enjoy a week of Grade 2–3 scrambles and easy multi-pitch climbs (Diff/V Diff). Prior roped experience required.

Scrambling Glencoe and Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis & Glencoe Week

Scramble iconic Scottish ridges like Aonach Eagach and Tower Ridge. For graduates of our advanced course.

Cuillin Ridge

Cuillin Ridge, Isle of Skye

Experience Alpine-style scrambling on the UK’s most dramatic ridge. A bucket-list adventure for seasoned scramblers.

Rock Climbing Courses

Rock Climbing Snowdonia
Two Day Multi Pitch Climbing Intro
5 Day Learn to Lead on Trad
Long Scrambles & Easy Climbs in Snowdonia

Guided Alpine Treks

Tour of the Jungfrau Alpine Trek

Tour of the Jungfrau

A stunning five day trek in the Jungfrau region of Switzerland. We walk underneath the Eiger, over high passes, spend a night in a stunning mountain hut and trek the incredible valley of Lauterbrunnen.

The Walkers Haute Route Chamonix to Zermatt

Walkers Haute Route

This trek is world famous. It takes you from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn through pastures, valleys and over high cols. Suitable for all keen walkers, with no mountaineering required, this ia a trek of a lifetime.

Swiss 3000 Summits

Join us for a week of climbing 3000m summits in Switzerland. Staying in mountain huts we will take you up walkers summits in some of the most stunning scenery in the Alps.

Winter Mountain Courses

Weekend Winter Skills Course

Location: Fort William, Scotland Price: £225 (includes free kit hire) Duration: 2 days Ratio: 1:6

Five Day Winter Skills Course

Location: Scotland – Fort William Price: £450 per person – includes free kit hire  Ratio: 1:6 Length: 5 days

Welsh 3000 Winter

Welsh 3000 Winter Challenge

Location: North Wales Price: £495 per person – includes free kit hire  Ratio: 1:4 Length: 5 days

Scottish Winter Mountaineering Course

3 Day Winter Mountaineering Course

Location: Scotland – Fort William Price: £550 per person Ratio: 1:2 Length: 3 days

5-Day Winter Mountaineering & Climbing Week

Location: The Highlands of Scotland Price: £825 per person Ratio: 1:2 Length: 1 week

Rob Johnson,

Mountaineering Instructor (WMCI) & International Mountain Leader (IML), offering expert guidance since 2002.

professional expertise

“Rob is the definition of the calm professional in an environment that is anything but. 
He is a walking encyclopaedia of the mountains, and the techniques used to master them for the furthering of your own life story. 
And he inspires trust by being the safe pair of hands from which you can learn how to make yours steady 
in the most beautiful and dramatic places in the world – not least North Wales!”

Simon Ingram – Editor – Trail Magazine 

 

Recent Testimonials 

The ‘Classic Scrambles‘ in Snowdonia trip was first class on so many levels. Yes, we had great weather (always helps!), but everything about the trip was excellent. Rob experience as a top mountain guide shone through. From meeting him from the first time at Ogwen cafe, he consistently went out of his way to make sure we were happy with his daily plan, and led our little group through the week with a graduated, safe approach to scrambling, until we reached the heady hights of a Grade 3 on our last day. Our introduction to John, second guide on our penultimate day was also so well planned. John was competent, caring, safe, and really wanted us all to have a nice time! We cant recommend Rob, and this particular trip enough. If you are considering it, do it! You will not regret it, and have some wonderful memories for a very long time to come. Thank you, Sian and Rob W. May 2025

ML Training Course. Really useful training with a knowledgeable and relaxed instructor. I found Rob to be exactly the sort of guide you’d want in the Mountians. His experience isn’t something he frontloads, but he’s happy share his lifetime of experience in an engaging way that helps you develop you own mountain skills. Won’t hesitate on returning for my assessment. Great bunch of strangers at the start of the week have turned in a group of people that will staying touch and share adventures. Totally recommend expeditionguide.com
 
By Darren W for Mountain Leader Training Course on Apr 29, 2025

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