Mountain Courses in Snowdonia & Scotland with Rob Johnson
Explore the mountains with expert-led courses designed to build your confidence, skills, and independence in the outdoors. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced adventurer, our courses in Snowdonia and Scotland offer hands-on training in navigation, scrambling, climbing, and mountaineering.
Why Choose Us?
Led by Rob Johnson, a qualified Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (WMCI) and approved Mountain Training Cymru course director, our courses are crafted to educate, inspire, and empower. Rob is joined by Huw, a fellow WMCI and passionate instructor with years of experience and a friendly approach.
We offer both open group courses and private guiding for individuals, friends, or teams. Our programs run year-round, with summer courses based in Snowdonia and winter courses primarily in Scotland.
Our Mountain Training Courses
We provide a wide range of outdoor skills courses tailored to different levels and interests:
Navigation Courses – Learn map reading, compass use, and route planning for safe mountain travel.
Scrambling Courses – Develop movement skills and confidence on rocky terrain.
Mountain Leader Training & Assessment – Accredited courses for aspiring leaders, run in partnership with Mountain Training Cymru.
Rock Climbing Courses – From indoor to outdoor progression, learn rope work, belaying, and lead climbing.
Winter Skills & Mountaineering – Master ice axe and crampon use, avalanche awareness, and winter navigation in Scottish conditions.
Alpine Trekking Trips – Join us for guided adventures in the Swiss Alps, Julian Alps, and beyond.
Snowshoe Trips – Experience Arctic Norway under the Northern Lights with low-impact travel and small group camaraderie.
What Makes Us Different?
✅ Small group sizes for personalized instruction
✅ Low environmental impact adventures
✅ Expert instructors with the highest national qualifications
✅ Active climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers
Plan Your Adventure
Visit our to see upcoming dates and availability. Whether you’re preparing for a qualification or seeking a new challenge, we’re here to help you become self-reliant and confident in the mountains.