Oliver Mentz 148986
Membership Mountain Training Association
Membership Type Qualified Member
Membership Number 148986
Renewal Date 11/10/2026
Membership AMI
Membership Type Full Member
Membership Number 24623
Renewal Date 01/07/2026
When not working he can be found exploring the mountains, cliffs, coasts and waters of the Highlands and further afield. He's climbed previously unclimbed peaks in Greenland and made first ascents in Morocco as well as many trips to the Alps and crags of Europe. When not climbing he enjoys cooking and spending time with Scarlet and his two young daughters.
Climb Torridon Ltd is a friendly guiding business based in the North West Highlands offering guided mountaineering, rock and winter climbing as well as instructional courses.
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Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor | 27/02/2020 | |
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Winter Mountain Leader | 16/01/2016 | |
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Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor | 19/09/2014 | |
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Single Pitch Award | 28/07/2013 | |
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Mountain Leader | 02/09/2011 |
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MTS Decision Making and Leadership in the Outdoors | 13/11/2024 | 1.00 |
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MTS Training and Assessing Skills | 11/11/2024 | 2.00 |
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MTS All Provider, course director, tutor and staff seminar | 09/11/2024 | 1.00 |
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Torridonian Rocks and Moine Thrusting | 26/09/2023 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Assurance CRM online learning Full Day | 11/07/2023 | 1.00 |
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Mountain weather | 26/02/2023 | 0.50 |
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AMI self-accredited learning (full day) | 21/02/2023 | 1.00 |
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AMI - self accredited learning (1/2 day) | 27/01/2023 | 0.50 |
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AMI self-accredited learning (full day) | 16/09/2022 | 1.00 |
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Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor | 27/02/2020 | 3.00 |
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Chris Walker Trust Avalanche Workshop | 25/01/2019 | 1.00 |
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Working on Ben Nevis | 19/12/2017 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Training - Award Scheme Training Course | 16/01/2016 | 2.00 |
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AMI - AMI Full Member CPD | 18/04/2015 | 1.00 |
Oliver Mentz (WMCI) is the main guide and founder of Climb Torridon. He holds the Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (WMCI) award, which is the highest level of mountaineering qualification achievable within the UK, awarded by Mountain Training following a rigorous training and assessment process.
Ollie's lifelong passion for the mountains was ignited by his parents during his upbringing in Devon. This early exposure led to his discovery of a natural aptitude for the outdoors, notably during his participation in The Ten Tors Challenge as a teenager. His climbing experience broadened significantly while at university as a key member of the Mountaineering Club, undertaking trips across the UK and Europe.
After a successful initial career in computing, Ollie transitioned his passion into his profession in 2013. He began an apprenticeship at Plas y Brenin, The National Mountaineering Centre, where his extensive existing experience allowed for rapid professional progression.
The next three years saw Ollie working across the mountainous regions of the UK, including a formative season in Torridon. Following the birth of his first daughter, he settles with Scarlet in Gairloch, and in the following year, Climb Torridon was established.
Ollie is a great person to be out on the hill with; measured, confident and reassuringly calm. He is always fun to climb with, regardless of the season, route or style, and his enthusiasm for the sport of mountaineering shines through when he is teaching others the skills to get out and about in the mountains.I always feel confident that Ollie will make safe and sensible decisions, regardless of what might be going on around him in terms of group or weather.His demeanor soothes everyone with him, even in potentially stressful situations.
Activity
- Hill walking
- Indoor climbing
- Rock climbing
- Winter walking
- Winter climbing
Relationship
- Friend / partner
- Colleague
