What is Sofa 2 Summit?
Want to go hiking in Scotland but not sure where to start?
Sofa 2 Summit is a new online course from Mountaineering Scotland to help you get where you want to be. This 7 week beginners course includes:
Why Scotland is so great for hikers and why we love it!
Prep like a pro - how to plan for your hikes
Get dressed for success - what to wear
Enjoy a successful day hike - what to think about
Being a responsible hiker - your access rights and responsibilities
Look around you - the wildlife and plants you might see while hiking
Please note: Sofa 2 Summit is intended to provide information and resources, and is not intended to replace learning with a qualified instructor, nor does it provide any mountaineering qualification. Participants in mountaineering activities should be aware of and accept the risks involved and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
Who are Mountaineering Scotland?
Mountaineering Scotland is the membership organisation for hill walkers, climbers and ski tourers in Scotland.
We are a not for profit organisation that was formed over 50 years ago by hill walkers and climbers to campaign on their behalf, and protect Scotland's mountains so that everyone can access them and enjoy their amazing landscapes. And we still do that today!
Despite the word 'Mountaineering' in the name, more than 80% of our 14,000 members are regular hill walkers and don't think of themselves as 'mountaineers'!
Why join?
Members also get some great rewards including insurance, exclusive offers and discounts on gear, accommodation and mapping, priority booking for our great value skills courses, monthly email updates and Scottish Mountaineer magazine 4 times a year plus talks and events.
All from just £20.50 a year...