We’ve not been up to Skye in winter for a while. In winter conditions it’s the place to be - lots to go at on the hill! As is usual in winter we need to be flexible, but the itinerary below would be the ideal programme.

Day 1 – Meet at the Outdoor Base and drive north to Skye Basecamp in Broadford. We will stop at Fort William on the way up.

Day 2 – Sgurr nan Eag 13km with 980 metres of ascent. This most southerly of the Black Cuillin Munros is a real adventure – fairly remote by Skye standards with some route finding even before we get on the ridge.

Day 3 – Garbh Bheinn & Belig 9.5km with 1100 metres of ascent. A Corbett Graham combo away from the main ridge but with the same stunning Skye gabbro scenery.

Day 4 – Sgurr na Banachdich 7.5km with 940 metres of ascent. An easier third hill day up to a Munro on the main Cuillin ridge. Returning to Falkirk after.

We’ll be based at the excellent Skye Basecamp hostel, set up by climbers and offering great facilities. Accommodation is in mixed dorms. This trip includes the cost of the hostel in the course fee.

Previous winter walking experience, or completion of a recent winter skills course, is an essential prerequisite for this trip