Professional Guiding & Outdoor Instruction in Scotland

 
 
 
 
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 Nicky Gibson 
 
02/09/2024
 
 
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Extremely professional, knowledgeable and patient. Neil is truly excellent at what he does.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Charlie Taylor 
 
22/06/2024
 
 
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Two days on Skye - Pinnacle Ridge and The Cioch- under Neil's guiding AND tuition were exceptional. Neil's depth of technical mountain skills, both scrambling and pitch climbing were fabulous. However my main points of feedback are on top of those technical fundamentals. Firstly his boundless energy and enthusiasm -  Infectious and lifting us through fear and fatigue. Secondly, his constant effort to: understand, deliver and confirm his meeting of our specific needs. Much more than guiding, we learned masses to take away and implement ourselves. Finally, Neil tuned into the bigger purpose of our mission, namely, a changing of the guard  from father (me - 60) to son (Charlie - 28), as mountain leader. The trip was very significant for us, not only as mountaineers, but as father and son, and our desire to be equal partners on the mountain, with son as Lead and Dad as Second. Neil embraced this purpose and made it his mission too - Elevating Charlie, lifting his confidence, and necessarily stretching me so that Charlie could experience the full multi-pitch experience on the Cioch. All while keeping us both safe, and on the suitable outer edge of our comfort zone. I have engaged numerous guides in different mountain settings who are very capable, yet fell short of this level of client service. In short, a class act. We will be back I'm sure,  and happy to recommend to others.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Pauline Craig 
 
02/06/2024
 
 
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Fantastic three days in the Cuillin with Fiona, Kate and Theresa, with Fiona  completing the Cuillin munros. Neil and his wonderful guides Will and Jack listened to what we wanted to do and prepared an exhilarating plan for us. Often off the beaten track, we were challenged, encouraged and led with professionalism, making the most of our fitness and enthusiasm for the mountains. Memories of the fun, splendour, effort and companionship will stay with and sustain us for some time to come. Thank you DubhMor!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Calum Duguid 
 
23/04/2024
 
 
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I have had a few days out with Neil over the last few years, the first time was in Glen Nevis for some multi-pitch trad climbing instruction. As a working class guy from Dundee, I was taken back by how easy he was to talk to, instantly making it feel like I was out climbing with a friend! I could tell he was an expert in his field as well, teaching me lots of little tricks, and also what NOT to do (usually with a story to go along with it that really makes it stick in your head). Since then he has become a role model for me and a friend. Always happy to offer advice! Couldn’t recommend him enough!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Kathrine Muller Jones 
 
04/02/2024
 
 
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Fantastic few days on our winter climbing course with Neil! We had 2 days doing some great gully climbs, Neil supported us leading our own pitches and helped us develop our belay stance skills and winter awareness. He made us feel really at ease and supported; combining humour and a vast knowledge of all things winter and climbing made it a really enjoyable environment to learn. Really recommend him to anyone wanting to develop their winter mountaineering skills!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Ashley Burton 
 
14/01/2024
 
 
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Was recommended Neil by many online through a Facebook group Spending two days with him on a winter skills course didn’t disappoint A man with plenty of knowledge & experience. His way of explaining things is great & you will have good Craic Many Thanks Neil 👊
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 James Somerville 
 
12/01/2024
 
 
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2 great days out with Neil! He was flexible and adapted the plans to suit the needs of our group, and shared so much knowledge in an engaging and memorable couple of days. I’d highly recommend booking in, we all learnt so much in a short time thanks to Neil!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Anna Dighero 
 
10/01/2024
 
 
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Fantastic 2 days of winter mountaineering skills for 3 of us with Neil. He gave clear and informative instruction on snow craft on the first day, then supported us through a pitched gully route on the second day. He also gave loads of information on weather and avalanche awareness, introduced us to two mountain areas (Ben Nevis and Cairngorms) and supported us to plan and think about our own independent winter mountaineering days. Neil definitely went above and beyond to make sure we felt safe, both whilst we were having a fab day out with him and also when we were thinking ahead to our own trips. He is a great person to spend the day out on the hill with, has loads of good chat and is brimming with passion and positivity for his work. Looking forward to learning from him again in the future and highly recommend to others!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Karen Burns 
 
20/09/2023
 
 
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This was my first time out with Neil.  I had booked Neil after he was highly recommended by members of my local walking group & they were absolutely spot on.  Under Neil’s instruction, my husband & I managed to climb the Inaccessible Pinnacle & Sgurr Mhic Choinnich.  Neil is down to earth & easy to talk to, making me feel comfortable very quickly.   He is highly skilled in his field &  explains every step & instruction along the way.  I felt safe & supported the whole day.  He has a “can do” positive approach which is really inspiring.   He genuinely wants to get to know his clients.  My husband & I had the most amazing day with Neil on Skye & will most certainly be booking him again in the not to distant future. 🤩
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 John Cunningham 
 
11/07/2023
 
 
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Neil from Dubh Mor Outdoor has guided me on a few Winter climbing courses (mix snow/ice grade 2/3) on the Ben and the Cuillin scrambles/low grade climbs. Despite some pressing weather in difficult areas at times, Neil inspires you with confidence to do whatever given his professional, area knowledge, calm, no faff approach and outgoing self. When using different climbing techniques, Neil will give you the “why we do this” behind a technique, rather than just the how. I’m booked for a 5 day winter climbing course Feb ‘24 - cannot f* wait.