Nomad Mountaineering Reviews 

Just finished up another winter skills course in the Cairngorms with Mac. Had a big first day up Ben Macdui and digging snow holes before a second lower day avoiding the wind and learning a variety of winter skills. Mac is great at making everyone feel safe, while also making it challenging enough that its rewarding. I’m sure I will be back to do another course in the future.

Mac is the man!! His knowledge, expertise, and above all..patience is second to none. I appreciated his thoroughness, focus on safety, and checking in with the members of the group for understanding. While teaching mountaineering is an incredible skill that Mac is unmatched in, his people skills are right up there with it. He made me and the group I was with feel empowered and strong while keeping it lighthearted, as Mac is great at cracking jokes. Thank you for an unforgettable winter experience in the Cairngorms mountains!!

I had a great weekend in the Cairngorms with Nomad. The expertise and professionalism of the Nomad team were exceptional.
I had a truly epic weekend in spectacular scenery and saw the Scottish winter mountains at their best and worst but at all times I felt I was in safe hands as safety was the absolute and only priority.
Every one was treated with respect no matter what their experience level at all times throughout the trip.
I learnt a lot as throughout I was given detailed explanations of weather forecasts, required kit, route planning etc
I would highly recommend Nomad to anyone looking for an awesome mountain experience.

Recently did a Winter Skills course in the Cairngorms and it was an experience. Despite terrible weather, I felt completely safe with George throughout the 3 as he explained his reasoning behind every decision he made and he was always on hand for any questions and checking up on everyone regularly.

When the weather did clear up, I felt I learned a lot from both George and Mac, both technical skills and weather and conditions knowledge.

This is the second trip I've done with Nomad and I'm looking forward to, hopefully, many more and would recommend them to anyone.

This was my first winter camping and mountaineering experience and Mac with George absolutely delivered! Amount of care they put in is amazing. George was constantly checking up on me although my tent was far away and he had to walk fair distance just see if Im okay.
Both George and Mac answered every question in detail and took safety at a very high level.
If I ever have to trust my life with someone it definitely will be George and Mac. Can’t recommend enough!

I just finished a 2-day mountaineering course with Nomad over the weekend and it was absolutely amazing. This was my third time booking with them, and once again they completely delivered. The guides were genuinely top tier - incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and professional, while also making the whole experience fun and confidence-building. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone, and I’ll definitely be booking again.

We’ve now done a few trips with Nomad, including a recent mountaineering trip in Scotland, and they’ve been exceptional every time. My partner and I already have a fair amount of experience in the mountains, but with Nomad and their team we’ve been able to access places and have experiences that would otherwise be well beyond our skill set. Incredibly professional, knowledgeable and supportive throughout. Highly recommend.

Absolutely amazing 3-day Highlands adventure with Mac!
We booked with Nomad for 3 days, mentioning our hope to explore the Cairngorms and summit Ben Nevis. Mac planned the perfect itinerary based on the weather conditions. He incorporated our wishes, added Glen Coe, and created an experience that was more than we could have wished for.

MOST importantly, as it was my first time mountaineering, Mac made me feel completely at ease and comfortable pushing my limits in a safe environment. I learned so much invaluable knowledge and skills. Highly recommend Nomad and “Mountain Mac”!

WHAT AN EXPERIENCE - My Girlfriend and I spent three days with the man, Mac, exploring the very best of Scotland - Climbing in the Cairngorms, Climbing Ben Nevis via the Ledge Route, exploring the ever impressive
Landscape of Glen Coe and then wrapped things up with some Abseiling… Turns out Mac even reserved great weather for us!

We couldn’t have asked for a better guide to teach us! Mac was great company, knowledgeable, taught us a bucket load and importantly kept us novices safe!

We can’t wait for more adventures with Mac and the team!

Really good trip with contingency plans when the weather didn't play ball. Knowledgeable guides who made us all feel safe throughout tricky sections of scrambling and climbing

Amazing climbing and scrambling in Glencoe and the Isle of Skye! The company made everything seamless — excellent guidance, safety, and route planning. Stunning scenery, challenging routes, and a truly unforgettable adventure. Highly recommended!

I recently went on my second remote expedition with Nomad Mountaineering this time to Knoydart. The trip was incredible. We were able to experience the great Scottish wilderness knowing that we were in safe hands with expert advice and guidance throughout the trip from Mac and his team. 1st we took a boat from Mallaig to Knoydart and even saw dolphins on the the way there which was truly special. Not to forget the wild horses, otters and highland coos along the way. We climbed two munros and wild camped for two nights, one of them next to a beautiful loch where we were able to dip. Our trip finished at the UK's remotest pub the Old Forge. The delicious pub grub and beers were the icing on the cake. Loved meeting and getting to know new people and looking forward to my future adventured with Nomad. Highly recommend them.

Been on a few trips with Nomad now, the team are always super professional and always keep everyone going.

Just back from the Knoydart expedition with Nomad mountaineering. It was an incredible expensive with Mac & Callum making us feel like we were in a safe environment all while testing our limits and trying new experiences. Already looking at booking onto the next trip!

Just completed another incredible adventure with Mac from Nomad-Mountaineering. This time our expedition was in Knoydart. Thanks to Mac and his team we were able to safely experience and navigate this remote landscape, climb 2 Munro’s, walk and climb in the most beautiful surroundings. We saw dolphins, otters, wild horses, highland cows and birds of prey. We camped on a mountain under the stars and on a white sand beach on the edge of the most stunning loch. We experienced wild swimming and campfires and made friends and new connections with some fantastic people who were also on the trip. Mac’s knowledge and experience is incredible. He shared his skills and knowledge and we learned a lot along the way. Highly recommend booking with Nomad-Mountaineering. You won’t regret it!

A great experience this weekend in Scotland trekking and wild camping with Mac - very well organised and professional, thanks again

Highly recommend

Took part in a guided hike in the Cairngorms recently and was thoroughly impressed by the work of Mac and his team. Safety is at the forefront of everything they do and they were able to adapt the route with ease when we encountered adverse weather conditions on the day. Guidance was always crystal clear and the morale was kept high throughout, you're in safe hands with this team!

Another fantastic trip organised by Mac and his team at nomad mountaineering. Mac has a fantastic way of keeping things simple and keeping us safe.. can’t wait for the next adventure!

Just did the Scotland March in the Cairngorms with Nomad Mointaineering. Outstanding trip, great fun and very well organised. Mac and the other MLs were very professional, keeping the trek safe, fun and a good challenge for all! Highly recommend going on their adventures!

I can't say how much I enjoyed this experience - from the very beginning I knew this was an experience I couldn't fail to enjoy. Everything was so well organised from kit lists, accommodation and information about the route itself we were to follow. I felt safe and well supported every step of the March. The group was so friendly and everyone looked out for each other. The Leaders were absolutely brilliant, kept a watchful eye over everything. The day after the March there were classes to help those tired and sore bodies just what was needed. To top it off the March was to support The Polar Academy a fantastic charity. You won't be disappointed if you choose to join these expeditions!