'A Confidence Game' is a story about feeling safe and confident in the Scottish mountains. I'm taking you with me on the 2-day Hill & Mountain Skills course at Glenmore Lodge to learn about navigation techniques, what kit to pack, how to plan a route off-trail and how to keep ourselves safe in the hills.After the story, I walk you through my detailed hiking tips for Scotland. We'll talk about what to wear and what to pack, where to find suitable routes, the role of mountain rescue and more.Find out more about the Hill & Mountain Skills course at Glenmore Lodge!Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and further resources about hiking in Scotland.This episode is sponsored by Glenmore Lodge, Scotland’s National Outdoor Training Centre which supports people of all backgrounds and abilities to access and enjoy the outdoors. Get my Scotland Travel Journal as your travel companion! Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you!Join our email list for weekly resources and glimpses behind the scenes.Follow us on Instagram @wildforscotlandAlso check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!