My name is Jim Sutherland. I have lived in the area for many years now and in many ways it feels as if I have come home as my grandfather worked on one of the Glen Torridon estates in the ‘20s and 30’s.

Over the last ten years I have been involved in taking folk on walks and into the mountains. Since operating as nineonesix I have helped clients to climb Beinn Eighe on Hogmanay as their first ever winter Munro; assisted a film crew working on a hillwalking series. 'Tir is Teanga' for Caledonia TV; introduced clients to rock climbing and abseiling within walking distance of Shieldaig village.

As well as visiting all of the Munros in Torridon with clients, trips have also been made to An Teallach, Sgurr na Gillean and Coire Lagan of Skye.

My own mountaineering experience is a blend of :

• year round experience throughout Scotland;
• summer seasons in the Swiss & French Alps;
• trekking in New Zealand and the United States,
• ski mountaineering in the Picos de Europa of Spain
• and being a member of the local mountain rescue team.

Profiles for the nine one six team

My main aim with nineonesix is to share this beautiful area with other people by leading them on hill walks and scrambles in these stunning mountains.

Should you so wish I can also arrange activities such as introductory rock climbing, low level and coastal walks or wild country camping.

In the winter months I can also provide winter skills training for those folk interested in progressing onto winter hill walking.

Although nineonesix is based in the heart of the Torridon mountains I can also take you to other areas, just get in touch and we can plan something together!

Insurance

Activities with nineonesix are covered by an Instructors Indemnity Insurance with Perkins Slade Ltd.

Qualifications

Summer Mountain Leader Award
Single Pitch Award
Winter Mountain Leader Award

See the booking form for terms and conditions

"We felt entirely confident that Alisa was in control" Penelope, Jos & George

Jim Sutherland

Direct Route, Coire Lagan, Isle of Skye

Prices

Private guiding

One person one day £140
Two people one day £160
Three people one day £180
Four people one-day £200
Five people one day £220
Six people one day £240

This is the maximum group size for private guiding. Some routes and activities require two leaders which costs a flat rate of £180 per leader per day, up to a maximum of 6 people.

Courses

Three day course per person £360
Five day course per person £600

Half day rock climbing and abseiling £70 per person
(9 am - 12 noon, 1 pm - 4 pm or 6pm - 9pm)

Agreed low level or coastal walk £70 per person per day. Minimum 2 people.

All clients receive a free CD as a reminder of their activities.

Travelling expenses may be incurred for engagements to areas such as Skye or the Cairngorms, for example. These to be agreed at time of booking.