A: Inspired Guides is led by a team of dedicated, passionate, and highly experienced climbing instructors. Each member of our team holds nationally / internationally recognised qualifications, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to all our courses and ensuring a safe and enjoyable climbing experience.

A: We are based in the climbing & scrambling Mecca of Snowdonia, Wales. While we call Snowdonia home, our courses extend across the United Kingdom, the Alps and a selection of other destinations.

A: The booking process is very straightforward. We have 'Open Courses' which run regularly throughout the year on specific pre-set dates. Just select which date works for you and book online. If those dates do not suit you or you would like a private course, send us a message via the "Contact Us" page and we are happy to arrange bespoke dates and activities.

A: Our instructors are experts in delivering quality courses even when the weather isn't on our side. The guide will deliver an alternative activity on the day, this might be a route in a more sheltered location or a skills-based day that will develop your mountaineering skill-set. If we deem the weather unsafe, you will be given the option to reschedule your booking or receive a full refund.

A: There is no minimum group number for any of our courses.

A: It is strongly recommended that everyone booking with Inspired Guides takes out trip cancellation insurance, as is also common for an overseas trip. This should cover you should you need to cancel your trip due to injury or illness. Please ensure that it covers you for the activity you are due to undertake.

A: Absolutely, however anyone under 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

A: As much as we would love to be able to guarantee this, in the mountains there are no guarantees. We cannot promise that we will reach the top of a climb or summit the mountain, as environmental and personal circumstances on the day always play a fundamental role in the success of each trip. Our guides all have a vast amount of experience and will do their utmost to help you achieve your goals, but your safety always remains as our primary concern.

A: We have harnesses and helmets available to borrow, please let us know during booking you require any of these. If you have any questions regarding kit, please get in touch.

A: We cannot guarantee that transport can be provided. Please let us know if you plan to arrive by public transport and we will do our best to help.

A: Each course and activity we offer requires a selection of outdoor kit that you will be required to bring. We usually provide a kit list for individual activities with our recommendations and are always happy to answer questions and provide advice. You can find this list We also provide harnesses or helmets for our climbing courses for your convenience.