Back in November, it was already looking like 2008 was going to be a season to remember for Scottish Winter Climbing. Difficult first ascents were being 'put up' on Ben Nevis very early in the season, as snow fell and ice formed on Britain's highest mountain.

Our base in Ballachulish, just near the mouth of Glencoe is ideally placed to give quick access to the mountains of Glencoe, as well as Aonach Mor, the Mamores and Ben Nevis. With conditions already looking good, some of our Snow and Ice courses look set to climb on the dripping ice climbs of Creag Meagaidh.

The Ballachulish Hotel is an unmistakable landmark on the shores of Loch Linnhe and is the best hotel in the area.

The success of our courses is in no small part down to the quality of the instructors and guides that we employ. Directed by Dave Walsh and Ed Chard, many of our regular expedition leaders, such as Andy Chapman and Mungo Ross work alongside Alpine Guide, Andy Owen and full-time Jagged Globe staff member, Adele Pennington. Based in Ballachulish itself, Dave Hanna is a familiar face on our Intro Courses and continues to be a key member of this tightly knit team. Out instructors are Scottish Winter enthusiasts, who also have a vast amount of worldwide mountaineering experience. Between them, they have climbed most of the peaks contained in the Jagged Globe Expeditions brochure!

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