Introduction to Scrambling
This two day course,
based in the Lake District, is ideal if you are a hill walker and want to increase your skills and confidence to take on more adventurous routes. By
the end of the two days you will have learnt lots about scrambling and
will have completed some classic Lake District scrambles.
With such small group sizes we try to tailor every course to its
participants so if there is an aspect of scrambling you would
particularly like to learn about or a route you've always wanted to try
please just let us know.
To book a place on this course please
email us or call us on
07984 410230 first with your choice of dates to find out if there are
still places available and then follow the instructions on our "How to
Book" page.
Course Content
On the Introduction to Scrambling course we will look at how to use a guidebook and how to navigate to the start of a route. Once on the scramble we will look at route choice, equipment selection, movement skills and how to gain the confidence to feel comfortable on steep and exposed ground.
This will all help to give you an understanding of scrambling grades and routes and how best to move on after this course. If appropriate we may also cover simple rope techniques and there may be an opportunity to try harder scrambles.
Useful Information
You will need to bring:
Enough clothes to keep warm and dry in all weathers (jeans are not suitable for outdoor activities).
Waterproof jacket and trousers.
Lunch and drinks. Plenty of snacks are a good idea to keep your energy levels up all day.
Walking boots
Head torch
Rucksack
We will provide:
Harnesses, helmets and ropes where necessary.
Other Information:
No prior experience is necessary for this course - just lots of enthusiasm to try out a new challenge and head for heights. You will need a reasonable level of fitness to be comfortable spending a couple of full days on steep terrain.
There will be no more than three participants per instructor.
The day usually starts around 9:30am and finishes about 4:30pm.
2012 Dates
14th/15th April, 26th/27th May, 16th/17th June, 21st/22nd July, 25th/26th August,
15th/16th September, 13th/14th October
If none of these dates suit you please get in touch because we may be able to add another date to our list.
£150/person
Or you might like:
Private Guided Scrambling
