Tailored
to You
Expertly
Guided
Small
Groups
Calm & Confident
What we offer
Guiding & Skills
Whether you’re starting out or looking to progress, these days are designed to build real confidence in the mountains not just tick routes.
We focus on your progression and achieving your goals. We suggest contacting us and we can discuss what works best for you.
Guided Mountain Days | Skills & Progression | mentorship | Private Guiding | AMI Qualified
summer & year round
Guided Routes
Scotland’s classic ridges and faces, including: Aonach Eagach, Tower Ridge, Curved Ridge. Guided days built around your objectives.
December to March
Skills & Progression
Ice axe, crampons, avalanche awareness on real Cairngorms winter terrain.
March to October
Private Guiding
Professional, private guiding across Scotland’s best ridges.
About Mark Reed
PASSIONATE ABOUT CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH THE OUTDOORS.
Mark Reed has spent more than fifteen years exploring, guiding and teaching in wild places.
A qualified mountaineering and climbing instructor, he works across Scotland and Antarctica, helping people build confidence, develop skills and enjoy memorable days in the mountains.
Alongside his guiding work, Mark is currently planning The Last Cache, an Antarctic expedition inspired by Shackleton’s Ross Sea Party, bringing together modern exploration and one of the most remarkable stories from the Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration.
Whether guiding a classic Scottish ridge, introducing someone to scrambling or helping clients take their next step in the mountains, Mark brings the same enthusiasm, professionalism and passion for the outdoors to every day in the hills.
we take pride in guiding, teaching and supporting our clients to feel empowered.
embrace scottish winter
confidence in the cold
We want to give you the skills and confidence to have an awesome, adventure-filled winter.
What people say…
From
the
field
“We didn’t know what to expect but Mark put us both at ease the night before, making a game plan and checking we had the right kit. On the day we learned so much more than we had expected. Mark took the time to explain everything clearly and went above and beyond. If you’re thinking about booking a guide, Mark is your man.”
Kirsty & John
review of their Winter Skills Course.
antartic expedition 2027
The Last Cache
Mount Hope · Ross Sea · 83°31′ S
In 1915, Shackleton’s Ross Sea Party laid supply depots across Antarctica for a crossing that never happened. Three men never came home.
We’re endeavouring to retrace their steps and honour their legacy.
LET’S DO IT
Start your journey
Whether you have a specific objective, want to know which course is right for you, or just want to ask a question — Mark will get back to you directly.