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      Jas Hepburn

      Jas Hepburn

      Affable | Positive | Good Craic

      Mini Bio

      Hailing from Mallaig, a small west coast fishing village in the northwest of Scotland, I was introduced to the mountains and the sea at an early age. These early experiences have led me to have a full and adventurous career instructing, guiding, coaching and teaching in many locations around the globe.

      My passion for coaching and guiding stems from a PE teacher background with a strong outdoor bias, leading me to instruct and coach a diverse range of students and clients across a wide variety of locations.

      Expeditions have taken me from sea kayaking off the west and east coast of Canada to climbing in Kenya and mountaineering in Alaska. I have also led and worked on conservation projects with senior school pupils in Mexico, Alaska and Nepal, which I find extremely rewarding. However, Scotland is still top of the list.

      Favourite Place to Play

      Scotland, Scotland and Scotland. Mountains, rivers, lochs, glens, islands, coasts, music and great craic. What’s not to like?

      Not a lot of People Know This

      I spent a night with Dougie Vipond, filming a programme on hypothermia and mountain rescue in the Cairngorms for the BBC.

      “I have also led and worked on conservation projects with senior school pupils in Mexico, Alaska and Nepal, which I find extremely rewarding. However, Scotland is still top of the list.”
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      Experience Read More

      Adventured, climbed, paddled and skied in several locations around the northern hemisphere and Africa, as well as enjoying great craic and song with locals from Scotland to Mexico and places in between.

      Biggest Adventure Read More

      Having the privilege of kayaking with my wife and young children amongst an orca pod in the northwest of Canada. A humbling experience.

      Specialist Subject Read More

      Enjoyment and care of the outdoors, and our wonderful world.

      Publications Read More

      Sadly, no publications, but assisted Allen Fyffe and Peter on ‘The Handbook of Climbing’ and Gordon Brown on ‘Sea Kayaking: A manual for intermediate to Advance Sea Kayakers’.

      What Fellow Travellers Say About Jas

      Jas was knowledgeable, helpful, flexible, humorous and overall just a great person. I so appreciated him and his dedication to ensuring we had a good time.

      Kim Williams
      Wilderness Walking - Outer Hebrides & Skye
      Reviewed on 30/06/2026

      Jas was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable and made sure all the hikers were safe. He helped me over a couple spots on the trip that I felt challenging. He was the perfect guide for our tour.

      Alan Warnock
      Wilderness Walking - Outer Hebrides & Skye
      Reviewed on 29/06/2026

      Jas was an excellent guide. We felt safe with him leading the way. He was watchful of the group members and how we were managing the trails and the weather. Always checking in with us to see how we were doing. Great sense of humour. His pride in Scotland is evident and his knowledge of the countryside and history extensive. He told stories to illustrate the facts and he sang traditional songs.

      Brenda Warnock
      Wilderness Walking - Outer Hebrides & Skye
      Reviewed on 22/06/2026

      Jas was a fantastic guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable and organised. He helped create a safe and supportive group dynamic.

      Catherine Chase
      Wilderness Walking - Outer Hebrides & Skye
      Reviewed on 22/06/2026

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