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      Petra Kmetikova

      Petra Kmetikova

      Wild | Calming | Pragmatic

      Mini Bio

      I am a climber, mountaineer and hillwalker. I guide mostly walking trips and enjoy the blend of a good chat, great landscapes and the occasional navigational detour (intentional, of course).

      I moved to Scotland in 2019, but I am originally from Slovakia, with a few years in the Netherlands and France in between. My background is in Learning and Development, which I used to do in big organisations—now I just apply it in slightly windier conditions, teaching different mountain and climbing skills.

      I got into the outdoors the same way I tend to approach most things: full of questions. Everything was so interesting when I moved to Scotland: place names, languages, old stories, lichens I couldn’t name. I was curious about it all, and I wanted to share all I learned, making others fall in love with Scotland the same way I did.

      I divide my time between the Highlands, Lake District, Wales and the Alps, for personal trips and guiding work. I love to explore the similarities and subtle differences of the mountain areas.

      Favourite Place to Play

      Ben Nevis North Face is a place like no other for climbing in winter. When it’s good, it’s great, but more often than not, it’s a cold, cold suffering.

      Not a lot of People Know This

      I used to own a landscaping company, and I still love building with wood. If we run out of things to see on our trips (highly unlikely), we can pop off for a bit of DIY.

      “Everything was so interesting when I moved to Scotland: place names, languages, old stories, lichens I couldn’t name. I was curious about it all, and I wanted to share all I learned, making others fall in love with Scotland the same way I did.”
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      Experience Read More

      I have been hiking and skiing ever since I learned to walk (my mum’s words!).
      I have completed many climbs in Scotland, especially in the West Highlands.

      Biggest Adventure Read More

      Surfing and travelling alone in Brazil.

      Specialist Subject Read More

      Scottish History and Culture (yes, really!).

      What Fellow Travellers Say About Petra

      Petra was a wonderful leader, driver and guide and an asset to Wilderness. She was unfailingly cheerful and gained my full confidence from the first moments of meeting. Petra adapted our programme according to the weather making sure to accommodate our wishes and to ensure everyone was able to participate. She was a highly capable and watchful walk leader, encouraging without pushing and, in particular, helped me to re-gain confidence on difficult terrain and in windy conditions. Petra always had interesting information to share during our walks and visits to local sites. She made certain we all had a fantastic week. Thank you.

      Wendy Whyte
      Wilderness Walking - High Points of the Outer Hebrides
      Reviewed on 19/05/2026

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