Tel/Fax: 01479 831583
Messages: 01479 831325
Mobile: 07711 570211

E-Mail: craigowrie@aol.com

I have been a fully qualified Mountain Guide for over twenty years and I'm keen to hear about any plans or ambitions that you have for the Alps, for Scotland or further afield.  Give me a call or send an e-mail if you are not sure what to go for.

As well as offering private guiding I run a small number of courses in the Alps. I aim to guide personally on these, but, occasionally, I will employ other Guides.

Many people want to learn to operate independently in the mountains and I endeavour to help them achieve this.  Whatever the overall plan, I will do my best to make the most of the climbing or skiing conditions available.

European Avalanche School  

Bob is a Director of this School which has the sole aim of providing such training to the highest possible standards and with the greatest relevance to skiing and mountaineering today. We offer programmes for skiers and climbers each winter which cover:

Hazard Evaluation and Recognition            

Choice of Safe Routes

Self rescue

My Qualifications and Experience:

            UIAGM/IFMGA/IVBV International Mountain Guide
            Mountain Instructor Certificate
            Former Mountain Rescue Team Leader
            Recent Chair, United Kingdom Mountain Training Board
            Safety Advisor to Outward Bound Trust
            Author - A Chance in a Million? - Scottish Avalanches
            First ascents in Scotland , the Alps, the Himalayas

Notable Climbs
SW Pillar Bhagirathi 3, India – first ascent
SE Flank Kalanka, India – first ascent
That Untravelled World, W Face Batian Mt Kenya – first ascent 
Heim Glacier Direct, Kilimanjaro – first ascent 
Alpamayo SW face, Peru – first British ascent
Lauterbrunnen Breithorn North Face – first British ascent
Nesthorn North Face – first British ascent
Mont Blanc du Tacul, Quille Couloir – first ascent (in winter)
Attempt in 1985 on the NE Ridge of Everest

Safety
I work within a strong safety culture, but anyone booking must understand that a degree of unpredictability is the essence of mountain adventure. Whilst every effort is made to avoid hazards and dangerous situations, it is impossible to eliminate all risk. Please  call me if you would like to know more about what might be involved in a  particular climb or tour. All participants on Alpine courses must have valid insurance covering mountain rescue and off-piste skiing as appropriate.  This can be arranged through the British Mountain Guides or is covered by Austrian Alpine Club membership. You should satisfy yourself that the level of cover meets your requirements.

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