Welcome to West Coast Mountain Guides. Based in Fort William in the dramatic Highlands of Scotland, we offer quality mountain guiding services to all those wishing to improve their mountaincraft skills.

West Coast Mountain Guides is run by professional mountain guide Alan Kimber, who has 36 years' experience of mountain guiding and instruction in Scotland and abroad. We offer a range of courses and private guiding, covering a wide variety of activities. These range from summer scrambling, ideal for those wishing to find their feet in the mountains, building up to advanced winter climbing courses and alpine experiences.

Our Courses and Private Guiding....

From complete beginner to advanced, we can offer a course to suit you. You can find find out more about the courses on offer by choosing from the links below.

• Winter Scottish courses
• Summer Scottish courses
• Summer Alpine courses
• Private Guiding

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Mountain Diary and Conditions, updated on a regular basis by Alan himself. You can also add to this section by commenting on the blog. If you need any inspiration, why not check out our photo galleries, which show you the type of exciting experiences which West Coast Mountain Guides can offer.

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