Latest Events in Ballachulish(June Updated)

With its impressive steep, craggy mountains, Glencoe is one of the best places for scrambling in Scotland. It is home to bucket-list routes like the Aonach Eagach Ridge (grade 2) and Curved Ridge (grade 3). However, there is also plenty of easier scrambling in the glen and several superbly positioned grade 1 routes ideal for beginners to get to grips with! This developer course is suitable for hillwalkers and sky/mountain runners* who are looking to try scrambling for the first time or improve their confidence over graded terrain. Day 1 will focus on essential movement skills (scrambling up and down-climbing technique). This will be on grade 0-1 terrain without the use of a harness or rope. We will also cover how to planning your route and choose the appropriate scramble (including scrambling grades and what they mean). Day 2 will involve some tricker graded 1-2 scrambling (depending on the weather and group). We will cover route-finding, managing exposure and making sound judgements around weather and safety. On this day you may be required to wear a harness (at the discretion of your instructor). On both days you will be required to wear a helmet . Over the weekend, you will be instructed by Girls on Hills guide/s with the necessary Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor qualification (MCI) required to properly manage your safety on scrambling terrain in the mountains. The ratio will be no more than 1 to 6 (or 1 to 3 roped), with plenty of experience on-hand to help you where you need it. Selected routes will be in the Glencoe/Lochaber area. Participants should have a good level of hill fitness and a 'head for heights’ (i.e. not suffer from vertigo). If you’re not sure then please just drop us an email and ask! Girls on Hills is a 'no-frills' experience - we don't include food or accommodation, allowing you the flexibility to choose your own to suit travel logistics or budget. There is plenty of budget accommodation locally, including hostels/bunkhouses/pods. We can offer a shuttle service to/from local accommodation, and are committed to making your logistics work. We will email you the week before the event. This email will confirm meet location, as well as information on what to wear and bring with you. We will meet up to check kit and discuss final plans for the day over coffee before we start! We pride ourselves on being 'approachable and relatable' so please do get in touch with any concerns or queries you might have now or nearer to the event. We look forward to having some fun and showing you some fantastic scrambling in a breathtaking setting. * There will be no running on this event (walking only) although course content is applicable to both walkers and runners. Please note that you will be required to read and sign a disclaimer ahead of the weekend. You may also be required to use a rope/harness/helmet. Girls on Hills’ insurance does not protect you as an individual. We advise that you treat this course as you would any travel/extreme sports activity, and take out your own insurance. www.girlsonhills.com/terms-and-conditions Information Source: Girls on Hills Ltd | eventbrite

Join Girls on Hills for a day of guided trail running, starting from the remote Corrour Station and visit picturesque Loch Ossian. Meet your guide and the other runners at 10:00am at the Bridge of Orchy Hotel, where we will grab a quick coffee, check kit and discuss plans for the day. From here we will catch the 10:48am train to Corrour Station (a wild and scenic journey in itself!)* Drop your bags and any spare clothes at the Station House and enjoy relaxed trail running at a sociable pace - in the company of an experienced guide. Your guide will give advice on clothing, equipment, basic navigation, training and nutrition while you run. And there will plenty of time for stops and photos! At the end of the run, participants will have the chance to change their clothes, have a cup of tea and spend some time relaxing at the Station House Restaurant, before eating some delicious food (optional) www.corrour.co.uk/station-house/restaurant/ We will catch the 18:25 train from Corrour Station back to your car at 18:58 *Please note that you will need to purchase a return ticket for the train from Bridge of Orchy to Corrour (£14.80 rtn). This can be purchased onboard. Suitable for all abilities, including beginners . The event cost covers guiding and instruction with a British Althletics/Fell Running Association (FRA) accredited guide. ===== Girls on Hills is a 'no-frills' experience - we don't include food or accommodation, allowing you the flexibility to choose your own to suit travel logistics or budget. There are plenty of accommodation options in the Glencoe area, such as hotels/hostels/bunkhouses/pods - feel free to email us for recommendations. We pride ourselves on being 'approachable and relatable' so please please do get in touch with any concerns or queries you might have now or nearer to the event. We look forward to having some fun and showing you some great trail running in the Scottish Highlands! Information Source: Girls on Hills Ltd | eventbrite

With its impressive steep, craggy mountains, Glencoe is one of the best places for scrambling in Scotland. It is home to bucket-list routes like the Aonach Eagach Ridge (grade 2) and Curved Ridge (grade 3). However, there is also plenty of easier scrambling in the glen and several superbly positioned grade 1 routes ideal for beginners to get to grips with! This developer course is suitable for hillwalkers and sky/mountain runners* who are looking to try scrambling for the first time or improve their confidence over graded terrain. Day 1 will focus on essential movement skills (scrambling up and down-climbing technique). This will be on grade 0-1 terrain without the use of a harness or rope. We will also cover how to planning your route and choose the appropriate scramble (including scrambling grades and what they mean). Day 2 will involve some tricker graded 1-2 scrambling (depending on the weather and group). We will cover route-finding, managing exposure and making sound judgements around weather/safety. On this day you may be required to wear a harness (at the discretion of your instructor). On both days you will be required to wear a helmet . Over the weekend, you will be instructed by female guide/s with the necessary Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor qualification (MCI) required to properly manage your safety on scrambling terrain in the mountains. The ratio will be no more than 1 to 6 (or 1 to 3 roped), with plenty of experience on-hand to help you where you need it. Selected routes will be in the Glencoe/Lochaber area. Participants should have a good level of hill fitness and a 'head for heights’ (i.e. not suffer from vertigo). If you’re not sure then please just drop us an email and ask! Girls on Hills is a 'no-frills' experience - we don't include food or accommodation, allowing you the flexibility to choose your own to suit travel logistics or budget. There is plenty of budget accommodation locally, including hostels/bunkhouses/pods. We can offer a shuttle service to/from local accommodation, and are committed to making your logistics work. We will email you the week before the event. This email will confirm meet location, as well as information on what to wear and bring with you. We will meet up to check kit and discuss final plans for the day over coffee before we start! We pride ourselves on being 'approachable and relatable' so please do get in touch with any concerns or queries you might have now or nearer to the event. We look forward to having some fun and showing you some fantastic scrambling in a breathtaking setting. * There will be no running on this event (walking only) although course content is applicable to both walkers and runners. Please note that you will be required to read and sign a disclaimer ahead of the weekend. You may also be required to use a rope/harness/helmet. Girls on Hills’ insurance does not protect you as an individual. We advise that you treat this course as you would any travel/extreme sports activity, and take out your own insurance. www.girlsonhills.com/terms-and-conditions Information Source: Girls on Hills Ltd | eventbrite

Get prepared to elevate your mountain biking skills at the Junior Mountain Bike Coaching session with esteemed UK riders. This intermediate coaching opportunity is ideal for riders who can confidently tackle red graded trails. Led by Christo Gallagher, an Enduro World Series rider, British Enduro Series champion, and former World Cup Downhill racer, along with Calum McBain, a recent SDA Elite race victor and owner of Dialled In coaching, participants will benefit from over three decades of combined riding and racing expertise. Taking place at Glencoe in Ballachulish, this event offers a unique chance to enhance your trail riding abilities under the guidance of these seasoned coaches. Riders are expected to arrive 15 minutes before the session starts, equipped with a fully functional mountain bike suitable for off-road trails (hire bikes are available at Glencoe Mountain Resort), as well as a helmet, gloves, and kneepads. For the best protection at Glencoe, a full-face helmet is recommended. Please refer to the complete event terms and conditions for further details.

This session is for mixed abilities but for those who have full winter swimming kit, who have been swimming outdoors within the last year and who are keen to join a fun workshop to progress your outdoor swimming in a fun environment but also learn more about the open water environment and how to make safer decisions! Please read the TERMS & CONDITIONS & INFORMATION and FILL IN this form as accurately as you can: https://forms.office.com/r/Ph70vJd13C The plan: Ready to swim at 11 am on Friday 14th of FWMF! We can go for coffee afterwards to warm up if people are keen. Meet at Bishops Bay, Loch Leven Ballachulish. Dropped Pin for Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qA6UcwxwgQxPKpzUA In summary: 1. Fill in the form 2. Email/WhatsApp/Ring me to discuss the workshop if you want 3. Complete payment Information Source: Saz Reed & FWMF | eventbrite

Elevate your mountain biking abilities at the Junior Mountain Bike Coaching session with renowned UK riders, Christo Gallagher and Calum McBain. This intermediate coaching session is tailored for riders who are proficient in confidently riding red graded trails. Christo Gallagher, an accomplished Enduro World Series rider, British Enduro Series champion, and former World Cup Downhill competitor, along with Calum McBain, a recent SDA Elite race victor and the owner of Dialled In coaching, will share their combined three decades of riding and racing expertise with participants. The coaching sessions will take place at Glencoe, providing riders the opportunity to enhance their skills on the trails. It is essential for riders to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time, equipped with a fully functional mountain bike suitable for off-road trails, a helmet, gloves, and kneepads. For optimal safety at Glencoe, a full-face helmet is recommended. Tickets for the event, happening on October 5, 2024, at Glencoe Mountain Resort in Ballachulish, are priced at £35. Be prepared for an enriching experience under the guidance of these qualified coaches.

Elevate your mountain biking abilities with the Beginner Mountain Bike Coaching session featuring esteemed UK riders Christo Gallagher and Calum McBain. This coaching session is tailored for riders who are comfortable navigating blue graded trails. Christo Gallagher, known for his accomplishments in the Enduro World Series and British Enduro Series, along with ex-World Cup Downhill rider Calum McBain, will share their combined three decades of riding and racing expertise with participants over the weekend at Glencoe. Participants are advised to arrive 15 minutes early, equipped with a fully functional off-road mountain bike, helmet, gloves, and kneepads. For those in need, bikes can be rented at Glencoe Mountain Resort. It is recommended to wear a full-face helmet when riding at Glencoe. Please refer to the full event terms and conditions for further details. The event, named Mountain Bike Coaching - Beginner with Christo Gallagher, will take place in Ballachulish at Glencoe Mountain Resort on October 5, 2024. Tickets are priced at £35.

Elevate your mountain biking prowess with the Mountain Bike Coaching - Advanced DH with Calum McBain event in Ballachulish. This exclusive coaching session led by renowned UK riders Christo Gallagher and Calum McBain is tailored for beginner riders who can confidently tackle blue graded trails. Gain insights from Christo Gallagher, an Enduro World Series rider, British Enduro Series champion, and former World Cup Downhill competitor, along with Calum McBain, a recent SDA Elite race victor and owner of Dialled In coaching. With a combined experience of over three decades in riding and racing, these expert coaches will enhance your skills on the scenic trails of Glencoe Mountain Resort. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes before the event starts and bring a fully functional mountain bike suitable for off-road trails (hire bikes are available on-site), along with a helmet, gloves, and kneepads. For optimal safety at Glencoe, a full-face helmet is recommended. Explore the complete event details and terms and conditions for this enlightening coaching session scheduled for October 5, 2024, at Glencoe Mountain Resort. Secure your spot for £31.50 and embark on a transformative mountain biking journey.

Elevate your mountain biking abilities by participating in the Mountain Bike Coaching - Beginner with Calum McBain event at Glencoe Mountain Resort in Ballachulish. This coaching session, led by esteemed UK riders Christo Gallagher and Calum McBain, is tailored for riders who are comfortable navigating blue graded trails. With Christo Gallagher's extensive experience as an Enduro World Series rider and British Enduro Series winner, along with Calum McBain's recent SDA Elite race victory and ownership of Dialled In coaching, participants can expect to glean insights from over three decades of combined riding and racing expertise. The coaching session will take place on October 5, 2024, and riders are advised to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. It is essential to come equipped with a fully operational mountain bike suitable for off-road trails (hire bikes are available on-site), as well as a helmet, gloves, and kneepads. Considering the terrain at Glencoe, a full-face helmet is recommended for optimal safety. Be sure to review the complete event terms and conditions for a seamless participation experience. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your mountain biking skills under the guidance of seasoned professionals.

Join this beginner mountain bike coaching session for riders capable of riding blue graded trails already. Coaching sessions are being delivered by Christo Gallagher (Enduro World Series rider, British Enduro Series winner and ex World Cup Downhill rider) and Calum McBain (recent SDA Elite race winner and Dialled In coaching owner) across the weekend sharing over three decades of riding and racing experience with you. These qualified and experienced coaches will help delelop your riding on the trails of Glencoe. Riders should be ready to join the coaching session 15 minutes before the scheduled start time, come prepared with a fully working bikes suitable for offroad mountain bike trails (hire bikes are available from Glencoe Mountain Resort), a helmet, gloves and kneepads. We recommend a full face helmet for riding at Glencoe. Please see full event T&C's here Information Source: Contour Events Ltd | eventbrite

Our headline speaker for 2024 will be Jasmin Paris MBE! Join us for a talk, Q&A and run with Jasmin, in beautiful Glencoe (photo credit David Miller). This intensive weekend is crammed full of inspiration and expert insight! It is open to all abilities and is suitable for ultrarunners looking to improve their performance, as well as trail runners looking to try their first ultra. Join us at Carnoch House in beautiful Glencoe for practical workshops, fascinating talks and fireside chats in the cosy lounge. Your ticket includes Friday and Saturday night accommodation and a basic evening meal on the Saturday (vegan). Breakfast and lunches are not included. SESSIONS INCLUDED Headline talk from elite fellrunner and Barkley Marathon finisher Jasmin Paris MBE, with time for Q&ASocial run with Jasmin Paris (10km max)!'Training for Ultrarunning' session by Inov-8 athlete Nicky SpinksRunning with poles workshop led by Nicky Spinks and Mountain King poles (5km max)Running Challenges talk and book signing with Keri WallaceStrength & Conditioning for runners by European Masters Trail Running Championand PT Jill StephenInjury-prevention and 'rollering' masterclass from chartered physio Mariam Kilpatrick of PhysioEffectFuelling your Run with VOOM nutrition (plus women-specific resources)Navigation for Ultrarunners from Girls on Hills, Harvey Maps & SILVANight running with Petzl with demo headtorches provided (10km max)Photographs of your weekend (digital copies included)Prizes, giveaways and lots more!Carnoch House is perfectly situated for our event and offers basic bunkhouse accommodation, with shared access to showers and self-catering kitchen. We have sole-occupancy of the house for the full weekend and use of the cosy communal lounge area with open fire. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Join us for a sociable weekend with an informal vibe. Learn from the best in the business and meet likeminded women with a passion for ultrarunning. More than just a running weekend.... CREDENTIALS It's almost impossible not to have heard of Jasmin Paris, following her recent rise to fame after becoming the first woman to successfully complete the Barkley Marathons! But Jasmin already had an esteemed career as an elite trail, fell and ultrarunner. Jasmin has been national fell running champion and set records for the Bob Graham Round and the Ramsay Round, as well as winning the 2016 Skyrunner World Series (Sky Extreme) which inlcuded the Glen Coe Skyline. She won a bronze medal at the 2016 Skyrunning World Championships (Sky Ultra) that same year. She first became a household name adter beating the all-time men's course record by 12 hours in the 2019 Spine Race. Nick Spink is an Inov-8 ambassador and breast cancer survivor, with a long and impressive list of ultrarunning achievments. She is the record-holder for epic 100+ mile mountain round challenges like the Double Bob Graham (England) and Double Ramsay Round (Scotland). She has won the first Ultra Tour Mont Rosa (UTMR) and survived to tell the tale of attempts at the notorious Barkely Marathons. In the last few years she has achieved a podium spot at both the Tor des Geants and Tors Des Glaciers. Nicky is our team coach here at Girls on Hills! To find out more about this inspiring woman watch www.inov-8.com/blog/run-forvever-film-nicky-spinks/ At Girls on Hills, our experienced local guides are Summer Mountain Leader qualified and/or Fell Running Association (FRA) accredited, with outdoor first aid and mountain rescue team experience in the Glencoe area. We pride ourselves on being 'approachable and relatable' so please do get in touch with any concerns or queries you might have now or nearer to the event. Information Source: Girls on Hills Ltd | eventbrite

Someone has been murdered at the Museum, and a priceless historic artefact has been stolen! But who could do such a thing? And why? Can you help us solve the case and bring the perpetrator to justice? As a detective on the case, you will have to interview some of Glencoe Folk Museum's quirkiest characters to figure out the who, what and why of this terrible crime! Bring your notepad; there will be lots of clues to find to help you root out the culprit. Join us on Sat Nov 16, 2024, 7:00 PM at the Ballachulish Village Hall for an evening of mystery and intrigue. Put your detective skills to the test and get ready for a night of suspense, clues, and surprises as you work alone or in a team of up to 4 people (your choice!) to crack the case. Tickets cost £15 and you will be able to pay by cash or card on the door. This includes a yummy finger buffet. The event is BYOB. See you then! Information Source: Glencoe Folk Museum | eventbrite

Join Girls on Hills for a day of guided trail running, starting from the remote Corrour Station and visit picturesque Loch Ossian. Meet your guide and the other runners at 10:00am at the Bridge of Orchy Hotel, where we will grab a quick coffee, check kit and discuss plans for the day. From here we will catch the 10:48am train to Corrour Station (a wild and scenic journey in itself!)* If you prefer to meet us straight off the train at Corrour station, then that's ok too! Drop your bags and any spare clothes at the Station House and enjoy relaxed trail running at a sociable pace - in the company of an experienced guide. Your guide will give advice on clothing, equipment, basic navigation, training and nutrition while you run. And there will plenty of time for stops and photos! At the end of the run, participants will have the chance to change their clothes, have a cup of tea and spend some time relaxing at the Station House Restaurant, before eating some delicious food (optional) www.corrour.co.uk/station-house/restaurant/ We will catch the 18:25 train from Corrour Station back to your car at 18:58 *Please note that you will need to purchase a return ticket for the train from Bridge of Orchy to Corrour (£14.80 rtn). This can be purchased onboard. Suitable for all abilities, including beginners . The event cost covers guiding and instruction with a British Althletics/Fell Running Association (FRA) accredited guide. ===== Girls on Hills is a 'no-frills' experience - we don't include food or accommodation, allowing you the flexibility to choose your own to suit travel logistics or budget. There are plenty of accommodation options in the Glencoe area, such as hotels/hostels/bunkhouses/pods - feel free to email us for recommendations. We pride ourselves on being 'approachable and relatable' so please please do get in touch with any concerns or queries you might have now or nearer to the event. We look forward to having some fun and showing you some great trail running in the Scottish Highlands! Information Source: Girls on Hills Ltd | eventbrite