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Rock scrambling is the natural and adventurous extension to hill walking. It’s that blurred middle ground between walking and climbing that can be enjoyed by anyone who is aerobically fit and likes an exciting challenge.
Scrambling with a mountaineering instructor will allow the student to see best practice when looking after themselves and a partner on steep ground. You’ll be introduced to a number of skills and techniques used on more difficult scrambles; placing rock protection, constructing belays, short roping, direct and indirect belay techniques, plus retreating / abseiling.
If you’re looking for a classic scrambling experience, or want to learn rope techniques required for operating independently on harder terrain, I provide both guiding and one / two day courses in becoming self-sufficient on grade 2-3 ground.
Intro to Scrambling (One day)
A day in the mountains tackling graded rock scrambles.
Aim: For students to pick up valuable rope techniques & gain confidence whilst experiencing more difficult mountain terrain.
Ratio 2:1
Cost: £75pp
Previous experience: Good level of hill walking fitness.
Advanced Scrambling Skills (Two day)
Day 1: Fundamental rope work.
Day 2: Putting new skills learnt into practice.
Both are practical mountain days.
Aim: To gain the skills and techniques essential for the safe / effective use of the rope on grade 2 / 3 terrain.
Ratio 2:1
Cost: £125pp
Previous experience: Good level of hill walking fitness.
Any of the above can be booked as a private one to one.
The cost for the first day is £150.
Additional days are £100 per day.
As well as the courses listed, I also offer specific skills days.
Advantages to booking privately are:
You choose the date - just call or email to arrange
You can do specific routes or peaks
You can learn specific new skills
   
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