Louis Kennedy
Owner & Instructor/ Leader
Hi. I am Louis! Here I am climbing "In To The Blue" on the Isle of Anafi, Greece.
Owner, Climber and Mountaineer based in Fort William, Scotland.
I undertake the majority of the bookings, from Fort William to the Isle of Skye and the Cairngorms. I am very enthusiastic about climbing and the Scottish mountain landscape and love sharing this with my clients!
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Qualifications: Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (2023), Winter Mountain Leader (2023), IRATA: Level 1 Rope Access Technician (2022) Summer Mountain Leader (2018), Rock Climbing Instructor (2017).
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Ellie Harper How
Operations support & Assistant Guide
​Hi, I am Ellie. Here I am ice climbing at Ozzimosis in Rjukan, Norway!
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I am originally from the Isle of Islay in the Inner Hebrides and I am training to work as a conservationist. I have previously worked as a Ranger for Nevis Landscape Partnership in Fort William. Helping to look after Glen Nevis from the busy mountain path on Ben Nevis to Steall Falls. I now work short term contracts with the RSPB and occasionally tags along to work with KM as an assistant and share my passion for nature with you.
Qualifications: Trainee Summer Mountain Leader, Level 2 MTB Leader, 1st Hons Degree BSc Adventure Performance and Coaching (2022) from the University of Highlands and Islands.
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Nathan Adam
Subcontractor - Instructor/ Leader
Hi. I am Nathan.
I will be hosting some of KM's mountain walking days and Ben Nevis tours.
He is extremely passionate about the Scottish mountain landscape and a very knowledgable and active climber in the local scene. Nathan has been leading Ben Nevis mountain path tours for years and loves to share his local hill with you.
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Qualifications: Summer Mountain Leader, BA Degree in Adventure Performance and Coaching from the University of Highlands and Islands.
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James Laing
Subcontractor - Instructor/ Leader
Hi. I am James. Here I am climbing the winter route Diadem on Creag Meagaidh.
I will be hosting some of KM's mountaineering, rock climbing and winter mountain days.
James has been living in Lochaber for over 10 years and know local mountains and crags well. He is also an active member of Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team.
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Qualifications: Winter Mountain Leader and Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor
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James Miller
Subcontractor - Instructor/ Leader
Hi. I am James. Here I am about to guide the Old Man of Hoy.
I will be hosting some of KM's mountaineering, rock climbing and winter mountain days.
James lives in Newtonmore and operates his own company Highland Outdoor Adventures. He is an experienced coach and a keen climber
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Qualifications: Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, Winter Mountain Leader, Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor and Development Coach.
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