Client Reviews

  Myself and 4 friends had the best day with Rosie in a walk to the Traligill and Bone Caves! Rosie was so patient along the way, taking time to talk... read more about the flora and even how to use a Bothy Shelter. Thank you Ben and Rosie for the great communication setting up the hike before. We had an amazing day and I hope to be back again one day!
Jackie H.

  Just back from a two day navigation & map/compass reading course with Ben. He is sooo knowledgeable & extremely patient with two novice hill walkers, he has given us the... read more confidence to get out there on our amazing Scottish hills and not get lost . . . It was a lot of fun and Rosie & Bens hospitality was above & beyond , can’t wait for our next McKenzie Mountan adventure!!!!

  Having waited this trip for 2 years it was all I could hope for and then some. 10 days of hikes, walks, castles, beaches, mountains and whisky tastings. The hikes... read more were awesome, some more challenging than others and views to die for. I really enjoyed this tour as whisky and hiking are my favorite hobbies. I have hiked with Ben before so I am a returning customer and really looking forward doing more trips with Rosie.

  Fantastic experiences of the Scottish Islands. Well thought through program, perfectly organised. Just superb. Lots of different walks, lots of different whiskey’s
And as a bonus fantastic weather: 10... read more days in Scotland with no rain, but sunshine
Unbelievable !
Small group of great people and Rosie our guide was just brilliant - an excellent guide with great local knowledge, Fun to be with and Rosie did do everything to ensure we had a smooth running trip.

  My partner and I have just returned from an amazing 10 day walking/whisky tasting experience on the Inner Hebrides. Rosie is a fantastic leader (although I expected that having been... read more on a previous walking holiday with her and Ben a few years ago). Everything was so well organised and accommodation/restaurants/distilleries we went to were superb. She makes all the walks really interesting (up on the mountains to down on the sands), providing loads of historical facts. Her knowledge of plants and their uses is just crazy. Can't wait to book my next holiday with them...Cairngorms for New Year and Gran Canaria in the spring here we come

  McKenzie Mountaineering did a brilliant job to help me plan a great day out climbing Ben More Coigach - Ben was really helpful in advising me when I was planning... read more this day and sourced a fantastic guide in Reuben who shared his knowledge of the area and encouraged me up peaks I would not have tried alone. I had a great day in the hills and would highly recommend McKenzie Mountaineering if you want a well planned and throughly enjoyable day.

  My 25 yr old son and I have just completed the 1 week Gran Canaria hiking trip with Rosie and Ben. This was an amazing experience from start to finish.... read more The whole tip was extremely well planned and organised, which meant that we could just concentrate on the great variety of daily walks. Rosie and Ben generously shared their knowledge of the island, it's culture, landscapes and great food! They even introduced us to barachitos, a naughty coffee and liquor booster, much needed after walks! They chose a great series of day hikes, taking into account our abilities. This allowed me to push myself a bit, but so that I could get as much as possible out of each day. We started in the misty north, reaching great heights at Altavista, having trekked through incredible Canary pine forests. Moving ever southwards, we experienced landscapes changing from lush greenery to striking cactus filled semi-desert. Often involving a stop for cerveza frio y tapas in traditional inns. This is the Gran Canaria that few visitors experience. The accommodation was equally good and varied, including 3 nights at the lovely Finca Tomas y Pur, with exceptional food and a pool. This is a great trip, great value, but most of all made truly memorable by the charm and skills of Ben and Rosie.

  Great to have a walk/ climb without having to look at a map! Leaves time to admire the view and chat to fellow companions. A superb day with beautiful weather... read more and views.

  Great to have a walk/ climb without having to look at a map! Leaves time to admire the view and chat to fellow companions. A superb day with beautiful weather... read more a

  Well where do I start . I was hoping to do the WHW last year but obviously didn't happen . Just finished this tour last week ( August 2021... read more ) and I couldn't have asked for more . It was a great holiday . Rosie and Ben are so professional , courteous , friendly ,extremely knowledgeable and caring . The perfect A team . All of the accommodation was great . If you are thinking about doing it don't , just book I assure you you will love it . The scenery is fabulous . Rosie and Ben cater for everything . I can't thank them enough . Certainly be booking again . It was so nice to use a local company . …