Winter Rental
Winter Equipment Rental in Aviemore – Ice Axes & Crampons
Hire quality winter mountaineering kit in Aviemore, from day to week-long trips. Ice axes, crampons and helmets ready for Cairngorms adventures.
Renting winter equipment with Scottish Rock & Water means you can enjoy big days out in the Cairngorms without the cost and hassle of buying a full kit. All of our winter courses and private guiding include technical equipment as standard, but if you’re planning extra days before or after your winter skills course, a week of Cairngorms winter mountaineering, or some more technical winter climbing, our rental service lets you extend your time on the hill without needing to buy everything yourself. We stock modern, well-maintained ice axes, crampons and essential winter mountaineering kit, chosen by working guides who use this equipment in all conditions. You’ll get clear advice on what you actually need for your plans, how everything should fit, and how to use it safely on the hill. From single-day hires to week-long trips, we help you step into Scottish winter with confidence – equipped properly, backed by local knowledge, and free to make the most of every weather window.
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Guided Traverse of the Skye Cuillin Ridge
I had an exceptional two days on a successful traverse of the famous Cuillin Ridge with Stephen. He was hugely knowledgeable, flexible, pragmatic, honest and up for it.
Simon H
Guided Traverse of the Skye Cuillin Ridge
I had an exceptional two days on a successful traverse of the famous Cuillin Ridge with Stephen. He was hugely knowledgeable, flexible, pragmatic, honest and up for it.
Simon H
Guided Traverse of the Skye Cuillin Ridge
I had an exceptional two days on a successful traverse of the famous Cuillin Ridge with Stephen. He was hugely knowledgeable, flexible, pragmatic, honest and up for it.
Simon H
Guided Traverse of the Skye Cuillin Ridge
I had an exceptional two days on a successful traverse of the famous Cuillin Ridge with Stephen. He was hugely knowledgeable, flexible, pragmatic, honest and up for it.
Simon H
Guided Traverse of the Skye Cuillin Ridge
I had an exceptional two days on a successful traverse of the famous Cuillin Ridge with Stephen. He was hugely knowledgeable, flexible, pragmatic, honest and up for it.
Simon H
Guided Traverse of the Skye Cuillin Ridge
I had an exceptional two days on a successful traverse of the famous Cuillin Ridge with Stephen. He was hugely knowledgeable, flexible, pragmatic, honest and up for it.
Simon H
Private Winter Guiding
Master winter mountaineering skills with expert instruction in Scotland's dramatic winter conditions
Experience the raw beauty and technical challenge of Scottish winter mountains with our private winter guiding. Led by our most experienced winter mountaineers, these personalized adventures are tailored to your specific winter skills goals - whether you're learning essential crampon and ice axe techniques, developing confidence on winter ridges, or tackling technical winter climbs. With flexible itineraries that adapt to conditions and your abilities, you'll progress safely through Scotland's winter landscape at your own pace. From the snow-covered peaks of the Cairngorms to the ice-clad ridges of Ben Nevis, our expert guides ensure you develop genuine winter mountaineering competence while experiencing some of the most spectacular conditions Scotland has to offer. All technical winter equipment provided, with instruction methods proven over years of winter skills courses.
1:1 Guiding - £340 per day
1:2 Guiding - £380 per day
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