Mendietan
Mendietan was born from Unai Llamas Ahedo’s passion for the mountains and his desire to share authentic experiences in nature. From a young age, he has explored climbing, trekking, and ski mountaineering, understanding that each activity offers learning, personal growth, and a connection with the natural environment.
Unai, a certified Mountain Guide (TD2) and Telecommunications Engineer, brings a technical and professional approach to planning and risk management through Mendietan, ensuring that every outing is safe, efficient, and tailored to the group’s skill level. Safety, knowledge, and preparation are fundamental pillars of all activities.
At Mendietan, every adventure is designed to offer a complete experience: from guided hikes to orienteering training, always with small groups that allow for close and personalized attention. Our goal is for each participant to gain independence, discover new skills, and experience the mountains with confidence and respect.
Mendietan’s values are reflected in every detail: a friendly approach, a passion for teaching, a focus on safety, and respect for nature. Each activity combines adventure, learning, and discovery, making every outing memorable and enriching.
In short, Mendietan not only guides people through the mountains, but also helps them connect with them, understand them and fully enjoy them, building memories and experiences that last far beyond the route itself.
The most enjoyable proposals
Mountain orientation courses (map and compass)
Learn to navigate with a map and compass, interpret the terrain and plan routes safely, to explore the mountains with autonomy and confidence on any outing, day or night.
Pyrenean crossings (summer and winter)
Experience adventure in the Pyrenees with summer and winter routes. Enjoy spectacular landscapes, overcome challenges, and explore the mountains safely with expert guidance at all times.
Winter snowshoeing techniques training
Learn progression and safety on snow, acquiring key skills to confidently and preparedly undertake longer and more demanding winter outings on any snowy terrain.
Snowshoeing excursions (1 day)
Enjoy a full day in the snowy mountains, exploring safe and accessible routes while learning to handle snowshoes and enjoying the winter environment.
Introduction to snowshoeing
Discover the snow-covered mountains in a fun and safe way. Learn basic snowshoeing techniques while enjoying a guided walk suitable for all levels.
Mountain trips to other mountain ranges (Moroccan Atlas, etc.)
Explore remote mountain ranges like the Moroccan Atlas with planned trips, expert guides and all the necessary equipment to experience demanding challenges and spectacular landscapes safely and comfortably.
Opinions
Just got home from one of the best mountain experiences I've ever had: a training course in orienteering, compass use, and map reading. Unai was our guide, and he's simply fantastic. He explains things in such a way that you understand them easily, always providing explanations for possible solutions. His manner... top-notch! He's young but incredibly confident. And so friendly... like I said, absolutely perfect! In fact... we're already thinking about the next course, even before it's finished!
Javier Larequi
I signed up for a compass and map reading course thinking I wouldn't learn much in a weekend, but thanks to Unai, I've gone from having absolutely no idea to being able to navigate with great precision and confidence using a map and compass on any route, day or night. The best part was the night route we did. Unai has incredible confidence and experience; he explains things so simply that you grasp everything very easily. It was a fantastic experience that I will definitely repeat. Well done, Unai! 💪💪
Enrique Jiménez
A spectacular weekend of snowshoeing guided by Unai, discovering the local flora, fauna, and traditions. An enjoyable route, incredible views, and a tremendous desire to repeat the experience.
Jon Lorenzo
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Mendietan
Bilbao (Bizkaia)
688628266
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