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Latest availability - updated in real time

Below are listed all our scheduled and bespoke course dates. The availability is updated in real time*** from our online booking system. When there are below five spaces we show the actual number of remaining places, otherwise the spaces are shown as '5+'. Each week there are several different types of course that are running. If no dates suit, or you would like a similar course on alternative dates, contact us or look at the bespoke page.

The majority of trips have no minimum numbers**, so your space is protected by our guarantees; 1. The trip will operate*, 2. No surcharges, 3. Inclusions as advertised, 4. Dates are fixed, and 5. Make travel arrangements immediately.

Note*: spaces on courses without minimum numbers are guaranteed from the moment of booking, subject to this being over 8 weeks (56 days) before a trip departure. If you are looking to book a trip within this timescale, please contact us first to confirm availability, before completing a booking form.

Minimum numbers**: if booking within 8 weeks the numbers of availability showing may not just be a function of the remaining spaces on your chosen trip, based on guiding ratios at a maximum, but of available spaces due to logistical factors such as shared accommodation with other courses.

Live spaces ***: within 8 weeks do not believe the live spaces as representative of numbers on a course, as on this last minute timescale we have to adapt to close spaces to avoid unecessary costs. It is imperative that you contact us before booking when considering a trip less than 8 weeks away.

Winter trips & courses

Winter Trails

Trek / Snowshoe / Run
Winter Trails
          • (4) 23 - 24 Dec 2025
          • (4) 2 - 3 Jan 2026
          • (4) 8 - 9 Jan 2026
          • (4) 29 - 30 Jan 2026
          • (4) 5 - 6 Feb 2026
          • (4) 19 - 20 Feb 2026
          • (2) 22 - 23 Feb 2026
          • (4) 26 - 27 Feb 2026
          • (4) 5 - 6 Mar 2026
          • (4) 12 - 13 Mar 2026

                      Ski Tour Courses

                      Ski Tour Index
                      Ski Tour Courses

                      Off Piste Skiing

                      Off Piste Index
                      Off Piste Skiing

                      Winter Climbs & Ice

                      Winter Courses
                      Winter Climbs & Ice
                        • (2) 11 - 16 Jan 2026
                        • (2) 8 - 13 Feb 2026
                        • (2) 1 - 6 Mar 2026
                                            • (4) 18 - 25 Oct 2025
                                            • (4) 25 Oct - 1 Nov 2025
                                            • (4) 6 - 13 Dec 2025
                                            • (4) 20 - 27 Dec 2025
                                            • (2) 27 Dec 25 - 3 Jan 26
                                            • (4) 24 - 30 Jan 2026
                                            • (4) 14 - 21 Feb 2026
                                            • (4) 21 - 28 Feb 2026
                                            • (3) 7 - 14 Mar 2026
                                            • (4) 27 Mar - 4 Apr 2026
                                            • (4) 18 - 25 Apr 2026
                                            • (4) 16 - 23 May 2026
                                            • (4) 23 - 30 May 2026

                                              Summer trips & courses

                                              Improver Alpine

                                              Summer Courses
                                              Improver Alpine
                                                • (5+) 21 - 27 Jun 2026
                                                • (3) 28 Jun - 4 Jul 2026
                                                • (2) 5 - 11 Jul 2026
                                                • (3) 12 - 18 Jul 2026
                                                • (3) 19 - 25 Jul 2026
                                                • (3) 26 Jul - 1 Aug 2026
                                                • (3) 2 - 8 Aug 2026
                                                • (2) 9 - 15 Aug 2026
                                                • (3) 16 - 23 Aug 2026
                                                • (3) 23 - 29 Aug 2026
                                                • (3) 30 Aug - 5 Sep 2026

                                                              Intro & Summits

                                                              Summer Courses
                                                              Intro & Summits
                                                                • (5+) 20 - 26 Jun 2026
                                                                • (5+) 27 Jun - 3 Jul 2026
                                                                • (5+) 4 - 10 Jul 2026
                                                                • (5+) 11 - 17 Jul 2026
                                                                • (5+) 18 - 24 Jul 2026
                                                                • (5+) 25 - 31 Jul 2026
                                                                • (5+) 1 - 7 Aug 2026
                                                                • (4) 8 - 14 Aug 2026
                                                                • (5+) 15 - 21 Aug 2026
                                                                • (5+) 22 - 28 Aug 2026
                                                                • (5+) 29 Aug - 4 Sep 2026
                                                                • (0) 5 - 11 Sep 2026

                                                                                      Advanced Alpine

                                                                                      Summer Courses
                                                                                      Advanced Alpine
                                                                                      • (2) 5 - 11 Jul 2026
                                                                                      • (2) 12 - 18 Jul 2026
                                                                                      • (2) 19 - 25 Jul 2026
                                                                                      • (2) 26 Jul - 1 Aug 2026
                                                                                      • (2) 2 - 8 Aug 2026
                                                                                      • (2) 9 - 15 Aug 2026
                                                                                      • (2) 16 - 22 Aug 2026
                                                                                      • (2) 23 - 29 Aug 2026
                                                                                      • (2) 30 Aug - 5 Sep 2026
                                                                                      • (2) 6 - 12 Sep 2026
                                                                                            • (2) 5 - 11 Jul 2026
                                                                                            • (2) 12 - 18 Jul 2026
                                                                                            • (2) 19 - 25 Jul 2026
                                                                                            • (2) 26 Jul - 1 Aug 2026
                                                                                            • (2) 2 - 8 Aug 2026
                                                                                            • (2) 6 - 12 Aug 2026
                                                                                            • (2) 9 - 15 Aug 2026
                                                                                            • (2) 16 - 22 Aug 2026
                                                                                            • (2) 23 - 29 Aug 2026
                                                                                            • (2) 30 Aug - 5 Sep 2026
                                                                                                  • (1) 4 - 18 Jul 2026
                                                                                                  • (1) 11 - 25 Jul 2026
                                                                                                  • (1) 18 Jul - 1 Aug 2026
                                                                                                  • (1) 25 Jul - 8 Aug 2026
                                                                                                  • (1) 1 - 15 Aug 2026
                                                                                                  • (1) 8 - 22 Aug 2026
                                                                                                  • (1) 15 - 29 Aug 2026
                                                                                                  • (1) 22 Aug - 5 Sep 2026
                                                                                                  • (1) 29 Aug - 12 Sep 2026

                                                                                                  Treks & Trails

                                                                                                  Alpine Treks Index
                                                                                                  Treks & Trails

                                                                                                  Lake District & Scottish courses

                                                                                                  Scottish Winter courses

                                                                                                  Ben Nevis & Glencoe
                                                                                                  • (4) 12 - 14 Dec 2025
                                                                                                  • (4) 23 - 25 Jan 2026
                                                                                                  • (4) 6 - 8 Feb 2026
                                                                                                  • (4) 20 - 22 Feb 2026
                                                                                                  • (3) 6 - 8 Mar 2026
                                                                                                  • (4) 20 - 22 Mar 2026

                                                                                                      Mountain Running

                                                                                                      Trail & Fell Runs

                                                                                                      Techniques & Skills

                                                                                                      Lake District based

                                                                                                      Guided Walks

                                                                                                      Great Lakes Peaks

                                                                                                      Bespoke & private trips

                                                                                                      CLIMB: Mountain guide

                                                                                                      Climb: bespoke guiding

                                                                                                      TREK: Snowshoe / hike

                                                                                                      Trek: bespoke guiding

                                                                                                      SKI: Off piste / tours

                                                                                                      Ski: bespoke guiding

                                                                                                      RUN: Trail / Fell

                                                                                                      Run: bespoke guiding
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