Latest Events in Glencoe(May Updated)

Join us in climbing the 'classic' hills of Glen Coe, one of Scotland's most beautiful glens Information Source: Girls on Hills Ltd | eventbrite

One day navigation course covering the essential techniques and strategies necessary for navigating in the mountain environment THE COURSE SILVA Navigation Essentials is a one day navigation course for women, covering the essential techniques and strategies necessary for navigating in the mountain environment - including in poor visibility. Beginner to intermediate level. The course is based in the Glencoe area and includes two outdoor practical sessions, with an emphasis on mountain safety. We focus on putting navigation theory into practice on accessible yet complex ground. This way we hope to cover as much learning as possible in a single day for you. Skills covered include map-reading, contour interpretation, taking and walking on a compass bearing, plus planning and navigational strategies (such as macro and/or micronavigation techniques). The course is delivered by local, experienced female guides who hold the Summer Mountain Leader qualification as a minimum. We recommend the SILVA Expedition 4 compass for our courses but you can bring any compass you have, or you can borrow one from us - we’ll supply the maps ( HARVEY maps)! You can purchase a SILVA compass online on the SILVA website and get 30% off using our discount code (emailed to you upon booking) https://silvasweden.uk/collections/compasses BOOKING The cost covers guiding and instruction, and does not include accommodation/meals, allowing you the flexibility to choose your own. Girls on Hills Ltd will email you with final details (times and places etc) at the beginning of event week. This will include what to wear and what to bring with you. If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please get in touch at info@girlsonhills.com Please note that the Girls on Hills Terms and Conditions are different from those of Eventbrite and our Cancellation Policy can be viewed via our website at www.girlsonhills.com/terms-and-conditions . EQUIPMENT You will need to be equipped for a day out on the hill with food and drink, appropriate boots/shoes, warm clothes, waterproof jacket and waterproof over trousers, warm hat and gloves. We will be moving slowly so you will need plenty of warm layers. You will need to bring your own compass, but laminated maps will be provided. Please contact Girls on Hills if you are unsure about anything. Information Source: Girls on Hills Ltd | eventbrite

Join us in climbing the 'classic' hills of Glen Coe, one of Scotland's most beautiful glens The rugged and iconic mountains of stunning Glen Coe loom steeply above the road and can be intimidating for even the most experienced hillwalkers! On this guided walk, you cxan join other like-minded women and one of our experienced local guides and start exploring these impenetrable looking peaks. Our professionally guided hikes are also the perfect opportunity to seek advice from an expert or voice any questions you might have, so that you can build mountain skills and grow your confidence on the move! The Three Sisters of Glen Coe. The impressive road-facing tops on the south of the A82 are Aonach Dubh, Beinn Fhada and Gearr Aonach, which together are known as the Three Sisters of Glencoe. Two are linked to Stob Coire nan Lochan and then to the highest summit (a Munro which is not visible from the road), Bidean Nam Bian. These hills are on the tick-list of every keen hill-walker and offer-up some of the most incredible rocky scenery that Scotland has to offer. The climbs are steep but well-rewarded. A good level of hill fitness is needed for this hike. The exact route taken will depend on the prevailing conditions but whatever the weather, we will show you the heart of these formidable mountains... Weather and numbers permitting we will aim to lead two groups to allow for a range of pace on the hill - don't worry, pace will be relaxed and sociable! YOUR BOOKING You will be guided by a Summer Mountain Leader/British Athletics qualified female guide, with extensive experience mountaineering/hill-waking in the Scottish Mountains. Our goal is to empower women with the skills and confidence neccessary to 'take the reigns' when hiking in groups or to explore the mountains independently. No previous experience is necessary but a good basic level of fitness is required. An equipment list will be provided to all ladies booking with Girls on Hills. Upon booking you will receive an email with details of our day. Girls on Hills is a 'no-frills' experience - we don't include food or accommodation, allowing you the flexibility to choose your own to suit travel logistics or budget. We pride ourselves on being 'approachable and relatable', so please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any concerns. * This event requires a minimum of 3 places booked to go ahead. In the event of cancellation, all parties will be refunded in full. Please note that the Girls on Hills Terms and Conditions are different from those of Eventbrite and our Cancellation Policy can be viewed via our website at www.girlsonhills.com/terms-and-conditions . We look forward to showing you our beautiful playground... Information Source: Girls on Hills Ltd | eventbrite

Join us for an inspiring evening of self-discovery at 156 McRae St. This is your time to reflect on your journey, embrace your strengths, and empower yourself to take on new challenges. Our event is all about personal growth, positivity, and connecting with like-minded individuals. Be part of this transformative experience, featuring guest speakers, an interactive workshop, and light bites provided by local culinary artist Let it Brie , along with wine. Every attendee will receive a special gift, and we’ll also have a draw! Take some time for you—whether you come solo or with friends, join us in this judgment-free zone at our grassroots event. Bring it together, reflect, and empower yourself in a welcoming space. Come as you are and leave feeling inspired by an evening of connection, reflection, empowerment, and joy. We can’t wait to see you there! Information Source: BJ Santavy + Brandi McIlvenny Clarke | eventbrite

Girls on Hills Ltd is the exclusive and recommended recce provider for Skyline Scotland. We are delighted to offer this official guided recce day for the Jacobite 100 ultra trail race. 'This is an ultra-running journey through the Scottish Highlands with an exciting midnight mass start, utilising established paths and trails to weave through the glens, along lochs, and pass over mountain bealachs. The Jacobite 100 is a runnable 100km with a Scottish Highland journey at the heart of the race experience' - Skyline Scotland The recce is open to both men and women , and will be led by a local and professionally qualified running guide, who also has first-hand experience of Skyline Scotland events. You can therefore be assured of a safe, high quality experience with someone who is extremely knowledgeable about the area, event and race route. Your guided recce will be Summer Mountain Leader qualified as a mimumim and there will be a maximum group ratio of 1:6 Y ou do not need to have a race entry to participate in this event, but you do need an appropriate level of endurance running fitness. The guided day will allow you to recce highlights and remote sections of the race route and size-up the magnitude of the undertaking to inform race-day pacing and strategy. The route taken will be as follows: SATURDAY Bridge of Orchy to Glen Etive (the first 42km/500m of the race route), finishing at the Coiletir crossing over the River Etive. This is a wild an inescapable section of the race route. Therefore, it is not possible to retire part-way or break the recce into shorter sections. It will be tackled with a 'go through or go-back' approach! Your recce may involve an early start (weather dependent) and will include transportation from the end of the recce back to your vehicle. SUNDAY On the second day we will start our run from Dalness in Glen Etive and follow the race route through the Lairig Gartain to Glencoe, where we will join the West Highland Way. Our day will end with a run over the Devil's Staircase (highest point on the route) to Kinlochleven, where there will be transport waiting to return you to your vehicle. This shorter second day amounts to 19km and around 800m of ascent, leaving only the remaining (and straightforward) section of the West Highland Way from Kinlochleven to Glen Nevis, which we will not recce during the weekend. PLEASE NOTE: Our intention is to travel at a speed which is comfortable for the whole group, with time allowed for chatting with each other and the guide on the move. Your expectation should be a mix of running, jogging and walking rather than a fast pace. You’ll need to come prepared for a big day out with your own clothing, equipment and food. A full kit list and itinerary will be provided nearer the time, including details re transport and logistics. Accommodation and food is not included. You should book accomodation to suit your budget in the Glencoe/Ballachulish/Kinlochleven area. We recommend you stay in the area on both the Friday and Saturday night as a miniumum, to accommodate possible early start/late finish. Due to the remoteness of the area and irregular public transport, we advise bringing your vehicle with you to this event. Once you're here, lift-sharing will be facilitated over the weekend. The group leader has the discretion to change the route followed, should conditions or group fitness dictate. For more information on the race and to enter visit: Jacobite 100 — Salomon Skyline Scotland® www.girlsonhills.com/terms-and-conditions The event requires a minumum of three persons booked for it to run. In the event that we have to cancel the recce, you will be given advance notice and refunded in full. Header image No Limits Photography (Ben Nevis Ultra) Information Source: Girls on Hills Ltd | eventbrite

Girls on Hills Ltd is the exclusive and recommended recce provider for Skyline Scotland. We are delighted to offer this official guided recce day for the Jacobite 100 ultra trail race. 'An exhilarating linear mountain race that crosses the Mamores Mountains range and traverses the flanks of Ben Nevis' - Skyline Scotland The recce is open to both men and women , and will be led by a local and professionally qualified running guide, who also has first-hand experience of Skyline Scotland events. You can therefore be assured of a safe, high quality experience with someone who is extremely knowledgeable about the area, event and race route. Your guided recce will be Summer Mountain Leader qualified as a mimumim and there will be a maximum group ratio of 1:6 Y ou do not need to have a race entry to participate in this event, but you do need an appropriate level of trail/hill running fitness. The guided day will allow you to recce the highest and toughest sections of the race route and size-up the magnitude of the undertaking to inform race-day pacing and strategy. The route taken will be as follows: SATURDAY Kinlochleven to Glen Nevis (finishing at Achriabach), the first 16km/1250m of the race route. This is the most mountainous section of the race, which offers up a mix of wet boggy ground, technical mountain trail and scenic traverses through the Mamores range. As a linear route, your ticket will include transportation back to your vehicle and full details of the logistics (which will be emailed to you nearer the time). SUNDAY On the second day we will start our run at the Ben Nevis visitor centre in Glen Nevis and will recce the final section of the race - up and over the 'half-Ben' and down to the Charles Inglis Clark (CIC) memorial hut, high under the dramatic North Face of Ben Nevis. Enjoy the best descent in Lochaber, alongside the Allt a’Mhuillinn, to finish at either the North Face carpark or race finish line at nearby Nevis Range, depending on the time. PLEASE NOTE: Our intention is to travel at a speed which is comfortable for the whole group, with time allowed for chatting with each other and the guide on the move. Your expectation should be a mix of running, jogging and walking rather than a fast pace. You’ll need to come prepared for a big day out with your own clothing, equipment and food. A full kit list and itinerary will be provided nearer the time, including details re transport and logistics. Accommodation and food is not included. You should book accomodation to suit your budget in the Fort William area. We recommend you stay in the area on both the Friday and Saturday night as a miniumum, to accommodate possible early start/late finish. Due to the remoteness of the area and irregular public transport, we advise bringing your vehicle with you to this event. Once you're here, lift-sharing will be facilitated over the weekend. The group leader has the discretion to change the route followed, should conditions or group fitness dictate. For more information on the race and to enter visit: Steall Marathon — Salomon Skyline Scotland® www.girlsonhills.com/terms-and-conditions The event requires a minumum of three persons booked for it to run. In the event that we have to cancel the recce, you will be given advance notice and refunded in full. Header image No Limits Photography (Ben Nevis Ultra) Information Source: Girls on Hills Ltd | eventbrite

Girls on Hills Ltd is the exclusive and recommended recce provider for Skyline Scotland. We are delighted to offer this official guided recce day for the Ben Nevis Skyline race. 'A high-octane mountain race in the spirit of Skyrunning, tackling technical terrain and ridges. Literally the skyline of Ben Nevis and Càrn Mòr Dearg Arete' - Skyline Scotland The recce is open to both men and women , and will be led by a local and professionally qualified running guide, who also has first-hand experience of Skyline Scotland events. You can therefore be assured of a safe, high quality experience with someone who is extremely knowledgeable about the area, event and race route. Your guided recce will be Summer Mountain Leader qualified as a mimumim and there will be a maximum group ratio of 1:6 Y ou do not need to have a race entry to participate in this event, but you do need an appropriate level of hill/fell running fitness. The guided day will allow you to r ecce t he full race route and size-up the magnitude of the undertaking to inform race-day pacing and strategy. You experienced guide will be able to advise re hydration, nutrition, training and race-day preparation ahead of your event. PLEASE NOTE: Our intention is to travel at a speed which is comfortable for the whole group, with time allowed for chatting with each other and the guide on the move. Your expectation should be a mix of walking up hills and jogging the flast and downs, rather pushing a fast pace. You’ll need to come prepared for a big day out with your own clothing, equipment and food. A full kit list and itinerary will be provided nearer the time, including details re transport and logistics. Accommodation and food is not included. You should book accomodation to suit your budget in the Fort William area (your event will start and finish at nearby Nevis Range). We recommend you stay in the area on both the Friday and Saturday night as a miniumum, to accommodate possible early start/late finish. The group leader has the discretion to change the route followed, should conditions or group fitness dictate. For more information on the race and to enter visit: Ben Nevis Skyline — Salomon Skyline Scotland® www.girlsonhills.com/terms-and-conditions The event requires a minumum of three persons booked for it to run. In the event that we have to cancel the recce, you will be given advance notice and refunded in full. All images No Limits Photography (Ben Nevis Ultra) Information Source: Girls on Hills Ltd | eventbrite

THE COURSE SILVA Navigation Essentials is a one day navigation course for women, covering the essential techniques and strategies necessary for navigating in the mountain environment - including in poor visibility. Beginner to intermediate level. The course is based in the Glencoe area and includes two outdoor practical sessions, with an emphasis on mountain safety. We focus on putting navigation theory into practice on accessible yet complex ground. This way we hope to cover as much learning as possible in a single day for you. Skills covered include map-reading, contour interpretation, taking and walking on a compass bearing, plus planning and navigational strategies (such as macro and/or micronavigation techniques). The course is delivered by local, experienced female guides who hold the Summer Mountain Leader qualification as a minimum. We recommend the SILVA Expedition 4 compass for our courses but you can bring any compass you have, or you can borrow one from us - we’ll supply the maps ( HARVEY maps)! You can purchase a SILVA compass online on the SILVA website and get 30% off using our discount code (emailed to you upon booking) https://silvasweden.uk/collections/compasses BOOKING The cost covers guiding and instruction, and does not include accommodation/meals, allowing you the flexibility to choose your own. Girls on Hills Ltd will email you with final details (times and places etc) at the beginning of event week. This will include what to wear and what to bring with you. If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please get in touch at info@girlsonhills.com EQUIPMENT You will need to be equipped for a day out on the hill with food and drink, appropriate boots/shoes, warm clothes, waterproof jacket and waterproof over trousers, warm hat and gloves. We will be moving slowly so you will need plenty of warm layers. You will need to bring your own compass, but laminated maps will be provided. Please contact Girls on Hills if you are unsure about anything. Information Source: Girls on Hills Ltd | eventbrite

Professionally guided scrambles are the perfect opportunity to tick-off a route that you don't feel confident doing on your own! It's also a chance to seek advice from an expert and voice any questions you might have, so that you can your build mountain skills and grow your confidence on the move! Aonach Eagach . This famous rocky ridge lies to the north of the A82 through Glen Coe. Boasting two Munro summits, the ridge is said to be narrowest on the UK mainland! The full ridge walk is only about 10km but can take all day on account of the grade-2 scrambling throughout its length. It is sublime ridge-traverse and an experience you’ll never forget - but it’s not one for the feint-hearted! Let one of our experienced female guides (MCI qualified) take you on this fantastic journey, and keep you safe along the way - so that you can look up and enjoy the views! If you're feeling fit, this is the perfect opportunity to complete a Swift Half round by extending your day to include the rest of the route (optional)! *It is recommended that you have a good level of hill walking/running fitness and some scrambling experience before signing-up. Guide to client ratio 1:2. You will be required to wear a harness and helmet (provided). **Please note that we will offer a guided ascent of nearby classic Curved Ridge on Buachaille Etive Mor (grade 3) in the event of weather that the guide feels is unsuitable for the Aonach Eagach. This is a shorter day which is easier to manage in wet or windy conditions. However, we will look to reschedule if the weather is unsuitable for scrambling. If the event is cancelled, you will be refunded in full. YOUR BOOKING You will be guided by a female Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (MCI) with extensive experience mountaineering/hill-waking in the Scottish Mountains. Our goal is to empower women with the skills and confidence neccessary to 'take the reigns' when hiking in groups or to explore the mountains independently. An equipment list will be provided to all ladies booking with Girls on Hills. Upon booking you will receive an email with details of our day. Girls on Hills is a 'no-frills' experience - we don't include food or accommodation, allowing you the flexibility to choose your own to suit travel logistics or budget. We pride ourselves on being 'approachable and relatable', so please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any concerns. * This event requires a minimum of 2 places booked to go ahead. In the event of cancellation, all parties will be refunded in full We look forward to showing you our beautiful playground... Information Source: Girls on Hills Ltd | eventbrite

The rugged and iconic mountains of stunning Glen Coe loom steeply above the road and can be intimidating for even the most experienced hillwalkers! On this guided walk, you cxan join other like-minded women and one of our experienced local guides and start exploring these impenetrable looking peaks. Our professionally guided hikes are also the perfect opportunity to seek advice from an expert or voice any questions you might have, so that you can build mountain skills and grow your confidence on the move! The Three Sisters of Glen Coe. The impressive road-facing tops on the south of the A82 are Aonach Dubh, Beinn Fhada and Gearr Aonach, which together are known as the Three Sisters of Glencoe. Two are linked to Stob Coire nan Lochan and then to the highest summit (a Munro which is not visible from the road), Bidean Nam Bian. These hills are on the tick-list of every keen hill-walker and offer-up some of the most incredible rocky scenery that Scotland has to offer. The climbs are steep but well-rewarded. A good level of hill fitness is needed for this hike. The exact route taken will depend on the prevailing conditions but whatever the weather, we will show you the heart of these formidable mountains... Weather and numbers permitting we will aim to lead two groups to allow for a range of pace on the hill - don't worry, pace will be relaxed and sociable! YOUR BOOKING You will be guided by a Summer Mountain Leader/British Athletics qualified female guide, with extensive experience mountaineering/hill-waking in the Scottish Mountains. Our goal is to empower women with the skills and confidence neccessary to 'take the reigns' when hiking in groups or to explore the mountains independently. No previous experience is necessary but a good basic level of fitness is required. An equipment list will be provided to all ladies booking with Girls on Hills. Upon booking you will receive an email with details of our day. Girls on Hills is a 'no-frills' experience - we don't include food or accommodation, allowing you the flexibility to choose your own to suit travel logistics or budget. We pride ourselves on being 'approachable and relatable', so please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any concerns. * This event requires a minimum of 3 places booked to go ahead. In the event of cancellation, all parties will be refunded in full We look forward to showing you our beautiful playground... Information Source: Girls on Hills Ltd | eventbrite