Kate Wilson

• Summer Mountain Leader
• Level 2 Mountain Bike Leader
• Canoe Leader
• Rock Climbing Instructor

As well as guiding groups all over Scotland on foot, by boat, and by bike, I have worked with young people doing multi-activities outdoors and as part of the Scottish Curriculum. I love seeing the impact the outdoors can have on people, particularly young people who do not experience it regularly. Helping others enjoy visiting the places I like to spend time in and engage with the activities that mean so much to me is a privilege.

Cycling up a stretch of the Norwegian coast and onto the Lofoten Islands is definitely up there as one of my biggest adventures to date. It was a challenge with snow, low temperatures and wind that was determined to blow me off my bike. However, the midnight sun and amazing scenery made up for the weather and made it a trip to remember.

Closer to home, my biggest adventure would have to be a two-day canoe expedition that started in Glen Loy, crossed over to the River Mallie and then took in a series of lochs and rivers before ending up in Fort William. Perhaps one of the most memorable moments of this expedition was starting the trip with an uphill passage through a pathless pine forest. Who said hard work couldn’t be fun?!

• Macaroni Cheese
• Home baking
• Sport science and Training (needed to work off the macaroni cheese and home baking!)
• History
• Fun Facts

My claim to climbing fame is having my name in the latest edition of Scottish Rock guidebook. I also feature in a number of photos used for advertising climbing; there was a rather fetching shot of me climbing with cardboard boxes on my arms, making the rounds a while back!

I am also considering creating my own macaroni cheese guidebook – watch this space!