Ben Macdui and Cairngorm - Open Ascents

Ben Macdui & Cairngorm

Scottish Guided Winter Walk

The second highest peak on the British Isles and home to the largest mountain plateau in Britain.

 

A different day to Ben Nevis as you will be up on the Cairngorm plateau for most of the day. With the strongest ever winds recorded in Britain (173mph) taken from the top of Cairngorm, an ascent of Ben Macdui or Cairngorm is a wild experience like none other you'll find.

 

We make our ascent from the Ski Centre outside Aviemore and have a wide range of route choices taking in some fantastic ridge-lines. The overall ascent can take up to six hours and is often at the mercy of the strong winds.

PERFECT FOR

The Wide Open Space Feel

Total Ascent 1093m. Summit 1309m

Ratio 1:6

Suitable for Intermediate & upwards
Prices Start From £27pp
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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost & ratios?

Our standard bookings are priced per day for a guided experience. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Standard Guiding Summer & Winter Walking & Hiking (no ropes) £160 per day up to 1:6 ratio Summer & Winter Climbing / Scrambling (With ropes) £180 per day up to 1:2 ratio --------------------------------------------------------------------



What kit will I need?

For summer and winter hill walking you will need to be kitted up well for a day on the mountain, Please see the kit list at the bottom of the page. Maps and Compass will be provided if needed. Winter walking and courses. Helmet, Ice axe, Crampons will be provided All PPE personal protective equipment will be supplied by Open Ascents. For climbing and mountaineering this include, Helmet, Harness, Ropes and protection. You will need to bring your own climbing or mountaineering footwear. Please see FAQ section for kit list on bottom header of website.



How & Why to book with us.

Simply give us a ring or send us an email for the personal touch we will provide you with a booking for and thats it done! Simple ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Experianced and qualified expert Guide - First aid qualified - 1% Charity Promise - Subsidised Courses - Client lead booking - Prestige Booking with no portals and no middle men - No spam, just continued intreast in your mountaineering journey There are many many outdoor providers out there. Do they all give 1% of their profit to charity? We are proud to support local charities, we are even prouder to provide subsidies courses once a year for people who feel the cost of a course is beyond them. Our drive and determination to provide unique client lead learning has led us to producing what we feel is a prestige approach to bookings. To put it simply all our bookings are bespoke. We will work hard with you prior to any payment to get the right plan in place for your adventures and courses. Your contact comes in directly to us, no booking portals and no middle man. Despite being called Open Ascents our bespoke bookings are private to you and your groups so we can focus on your own needs. We view your time with us as part of your ongoing mountaineering journey, we will continue to make contact with you after the bookings however there will be no spam, priding ourselves in creating relationships as you progress through your mountaineering life. Hey not to mention our expert guides with decades of experience and qualification.



What if there is bad weather?

It might not be sunny all the time but we have enough local knowledge to seek out the best venues and will advise when booking the most ideal alternatives for on the day. If the weather and conditions are truly unworkable then we can reschedule for a better time at no extra cost.



What is our start & end location?

Once you book we will send you all the information about where to meet us, timings and content of the day. We can even advise on the best locations to look for accomidation.