Upcoming Trips
What is it all about?
Our Base Camp Series offers the chance to experience camp life and to explore the more remote parts of the mountain ranges around Scotland.
Having a base camp means that you can spend several days in a remote area, hiking peaks that would otherwise be out of reach on a day-trip. And being able to store kit at the camp means that you can travel light, only carrying what you need for that day’s exploration.
It also means you’ve got somewhere familiar to come back to each day, somewhere to cook and to share a bag-o-wine and a dram of whisky with your camp mates as you talk about the adventures you’ve had that day.
What can I expect from a base camp trip?
Typically, a Base Camp Series trip will last five days: three days and two nights at the base camp and a day either side for easy day hikes from civilisation (the days either side of the camp also allow for flexibility and contingency should the weather force a change of plan).
This really is an amazing way to experience parts of the mountains that few people get to explore.
Choose a trip from our diary and join a group or, if you’d like a bespoke trip organised especially for you and your friends on dates that suit you, just get in touch and we’ll take care of it!
What is included?
The cost of a Base Camp Series trip includes:
- Transfers to and from train station/airport.
- All transport throughout trip (e.g. from accommodation to start of hike).
- Accommodation at local hostels/hotels on the days either side of the base camp.
- Use of all camping kit (e.g. expedition tents, sleeping bag & roll mat, stove, water filtration).
- Use of technical equipment if required (e.g. ice axe, crampons, helmet, pulks on winter trips).
- Breakfast, lunches and dinners whilst in the mountains (including hot drinks).
- Guided hiking and camp instruction by experienced and qualified Mountain Leaders.
All you need to do is pack your personal kit and make your way up to Scotland (for advice on the best/cheapest way to do this, please just get in touch).
Frequently Asked Questions
The City Mountaineering Base Camp Series is designed to allow us to explore the more remote areas of The Scottish Highlands. The premise is that we hike into remote mountain areas and pitch the tents where they will form our base for the trip. We then head out on day hikes each day, with lighter packs, to explore these lesser trodden regions. At the end of the trip, we pack away our tents and hike back out to civilisation.
The base camp series was set up to be an expedition in its own right, rather than a specific training or preparation for international trips. Hiking any UK mountain is recommended preparation for the higher mountains around the world and our Base Camp series will certainly put you in a good position in learning self-sufficiency in the mountains whilst also building mountain fitness.
There’s no fixed order. We can recommend a progression based on your current fitness, experience and future expedition goals.
Our Base Camp trips are suitable for beginners but do require good fitness as they involve hiking in with a heavier pack followed by hiking remote mountains on consecutive days.
Each weekend includes guided mountain activities and the logistics specified in its itinerary, with the exact inclusions varying between trips. All essential camping equipment is provided (tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat) however you are welcome to bring your own if you have them. We also provide a group stove, gas and water filter for use when living in the wild.
You can join any individual trip that suits you. You don’t need to complete the entire series.
Small Groups.
94% are solo travellers and with never more than 8 people per trip we guarantee a personal experience for all
Off Track.
With expert local knowledge and qualified guides we will take you away from the crowds, off the beaten track
Sustainable.
Promoting train travel & using local produce offers a perfect balance of adventure and sustainability
No Hassle.
Travel, transfers, accommodation, any technical kit and guided hiking is included in all our trips
Out of the City, Into the Mountains
All inclusive adventures from the city to the mountains.