Welcome to Sandy Paterson - Mountaineering Instructor (MIC).

I run hill walking, navigation, scrambling, rock climbing, winter skills and ice climbing courses in the Cairngorms as well as all over Scotland - and often venture further afield in the UK, as well as offering instruction and guiding in wintry Norway and sunny Spain.

All courses can be tailored to your needs so it does not matter if you are a complete beginner or a more experienced mountaineer. If you do not see exactly what you are looking for please feel free to get in touch.

 
       
 

Special Offer

To celebrate the launch of the new website I am offering a 25% discount on all courses in September, October and November. This is a great time of the year to go Scrambling or brush up on your general Hill Walking skills. Book early so as not to miss out! 

Winter Dates Out

The first snow has come and the first winter routes done! I have now uploaded my open course dates on to the AVAILABILITY page, if there is nothing that suits you then please drop me an e-mail and I will see what I can do. Look forward to seeing you this winter.

Scottish Winter

Winter is coming - If you are keen, then there is normally winter climbing to be had from the end of November. If you want to get in some early season Winter Climbing or Winter Skills, please get in touch.

 
     

Courses and Guiding

Courses can be one of two types. "Skills" courses are aimed at teaching you new competencies and leaving you self sufficient in your chosen area. Alternatively, I offer guided holidays that will leave you free to enjoy the activity and not worry about the worries of leading, organising and the weather.
So whether you want to take your first steps in the great outdoors, climb a famous route, scale an isolated sea stack, pick up an ice axe for the first time or tick off that elusive winter climb, get in touch.

  AMI Member

I hold the Mountain Instructors Certificate (MIC); this is the highest qualification for UK mountaineering. For more information about my qualifications have a look at the ABOUT page.

 

I am a member of The Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) and the MLTA. AMI is the association for anyone who holds an MIA or MIC.

© 2009 Sandy Paterson
Tel: 01343 837905 Mb: 07789 173840 Email: info@sandypaterson.co.uk
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