Useful Links
People and Interesting things
Malcolm Kent
Malcolm Kent is Scottish Climber who is undertaking a 3 month climbing tour of Canada, the States and Europe. He is also taking part in a couple of Ice Climbing Copmetitions, including the Ouray Ice Festival on the way. Follow him on his trip at www.leashless.co.uk or www.leashlessblog.blogspot.com or via the Mountain Hardwear Website.
Buff® is an innovative, multifunctional garment that is useful, comfortable, fun and protects from the cold, wind or Sun. www.buffwear.co.uk
Snow and weather information
The Mountain Weather Information Service at www.mwis.org.uk
Detailed weather forecasts for the East and West Highlands and avalanche forecasts for ski touring and climbing.
The Met Office weather forecasts at www.metoffice.gov.uk
General, mountain and marine information. Although less detail than MWIS, useful back-up and longer range information nonetheless.
CairngormMountain at www.cairngormmountain.com
For information on the latest conditions, including webcam images.
Glenshee Ski Centre at www.ski-glenshee.co.uk
For information on the latest lift-served conditions on the eastern side of the Cairngorms.
The Lecht Ski Centre at www.lecht.co.uk
For information on conditions at arguably the best place for first-timers and early intermediates.
Professional Instruction and Guiding Services
Adventure Scotland www.adventure-scotland.com
Year-round professional instruction, guiding services and trip organisation for a variety of outdoor activities.
Alan Crichton Mountain Skills www.mountainskills.com
“Skills for the hills” with Alan’s professional mountaineering services throughout Scotland.
Year-round professional instruction, guiding services and trip organisation for a variety of outdoor activities.
Glenmore Lodge www.glenmorelodge.org.uk
Scotland’s National Outdoor Training Centre in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
The Telemark Ski Company www.telemarkskico.com
Professional instruction both on as well as off piste. Guided telemark trips around the world.
Craggan Outdoor Activity Centre www.cragganoutdoors.co.uk
Set beside the River Spey Craggan Outdoor Activity Centre offers a wide variety of fun activities for everybody in a stunning location - recommended.
Mountain Tracks www.mountaintracks.co.uk
We are a team of British Mountain Guides led by Nick Parks specializing in year-round and worldwide guided mountain adventure.
