This is the second time I've climbed with Ian and again I had a fantastic time. Very easy to book and Ian met us at our B&B which allowed us to talk through our options for the most suitable routes / areas to climb for...More

Being short on time we needed to make the best of a less than favourable few days of weather on the hill. Ian's intimate knowledge of the crags extracted every last ounce of potential from the day, we actually manged to complete two lines, which...More

From start to finish I had a great experience with Ian. Booking process and pre-trip contact was simple and friendly and the experience on the hills was cracking. Ian took the time to understand my objectives and gave me a couple of days on the...More

Ian's local knowledge meant we got to a great crag with a relatively short walk in, and then had plenty of options. Ian's route choice could not have been better! A relatively easy start with a couple of interesting moves helped me shake out the...More

Ian from Stewart Mountain Skills took me and my friend out for some low-to-mid grade mixed winter climbs. Ian arrived prepared with a few options for the day, possible routes and an excellent knowledge of the local area. We couldn't have asked for more. The...More

Bill and Ian were very enthusiastic and informative guides. The day was tailormade for the group with individual attention throughout. I learned a lot about the mountains and the skills to survive. It was a great introduction and will make a big difference to future...More

Thanks Ian for making the most of terrible conditions. I gained confidence playing in the snow in crampons and with the ice axe. You're tuition on avalanches was invaluable and will be useful for future trips.