Recommended partners and useful links
This is our list of recommended retailers, organisations, providers and local services. All used, abused and thoroughly recommended by us!
Outdoor equipment and retailers
Rab Clothing- UK based manufacturer and retailer of outdoor equipment and clothing.
DMM- Highest quality climbing gear, designed and made in N.Wales.
Patagonia- USA Ethical clothing and gear designer made for mountain use.
https://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/home/
Blue Ice- Best rucksacks we've ever used. Designed and tested in Chamonix.
Tisos- Scottish outdoor equipment retailer. Aviemore Store makes good cake. Offers a discount to our clients when we are present too. :)
Braemar mountain sports- Cairngorms based retailer. Great for local knowledge.
https://www.braemarmountainsports.com
Outdoor organisations
Scottish Mountaineering club- Produces excellent climbing guides and promotes and supports Scottish climbing and mountaineering.
Climbers Club- A historic, national club that promotes and supports the needs climbers and mountaineers.
https://www.climbers-club.co.uk
Association of Mountaineering Instructors- Promotes and ensures good practise among the professional mountaineering community.
https://www.mountain-training.org/membership/ami
Mountain Training- The major awarding body for outdoor qualifications in the UK.
https://www.mountain-training.org
The British Mountaineering Council- The BMC is the representative body of climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers in the UK.
Mountaineering Scotland- The recognised representative organisation for Scottish hill walkers, climbers, mountaineers and ski-tourers.
https://www.mountaineering.scot
Outdoor skills providers
Climb Cornwall- Climbing guide and outdoor skills provider based in SE Cornwall. Patient and dedicated instructor. Highly recommended.
Local tourist services
Aviemore Taxi - Cairngorm Cars- Reliable local taxi service
http://www.cairngorm-taxi-aviemore.co.uk
Other
Tom McNally- Award winning Lake District based action photography.
Mountain Man BASE- A collective of friends that pioneer new BASE jumps in the UK mountains.
https://www.mountainmanbase.com
Tim Howell BASE- Inspirational BASE jumping friend, dedicated to pushing the envelope at home and abroad.
http://timhowelladventure.com/
Paula the creative wayfarer- Inspiring artist and traveller.
http://www.thecreativewayfarer.com/
Kinewell- Specialist offshore wind farm cable mapping services.