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Striding Edge or Sharp Edge – which makes the bett

Striding Edge or Sharp Edge – which makes the better first scramble? 🤔⛰️

It's one of the questions we're asked most often...

"Should I start with Striding Edge or Sharp Edge?"

The honest answer? Neither is automatically the best choice for everyone.

Both are fantastic Grade 1 scrambles in the Lake District, but they offer very different experiences.

🏔️ Striding Edge is broader, busier and has plenty of opportunities to choose easier or harder lines. It's a brilliant introduction for many people, but the exposure can feel intimidating if you're nervous about heights.

🪨 Sharp Edge is shorter but more technical. It demands good footwork and confidence on steeper rock. In dry conditions it's an exciting challenge, but when it's wet it can become surprisingly serious.

The best first scramble isn't necessarily the most famous one—it's the one that matches your experience, confidence and the conditions on the day.

That's why, on our scrambling days, we don't just guide you across a ridge. We help you develop the skills and confidence to move efficiently on rocky ground, make good decisions and enjoy the experience rather than simply getting through it.

Because the goal isn't to tick off one scramble...

It's to build the confidence to enjoy many more adventures in the mountains. 💚

Have you done Striding Edge, Sharp Edge, both, or neither? Which would you recommend as a first scramble? Let us know in the comments! 👇

#LakeDistrict #Scrambling #StridingEdge #SharpEdge #MountainSkills #Hillwalking #Adventure #MoreThanMountains #ExploreWithConfidence

🤔 Open Course or Bespoke Course – Which is Right f

🤔 Open Course or Bespoke Course – Which is Right for You?

If you're thinking about improving your navigation skills, one of the first decisions is whether to join an open course or book a bespoke day. Both will help you become a more confident navigator—but they offer different experiences.

🧭 Open Courses
Perfect if you enjoy learning alongside others.

✅ Meet like-minded people who share your passion for the outdoors.
✅ Learn from each other's questions and experiences.
✅ A great value way to build solid navigation skills.
✅ Ideal for beginners or anyone wanting to refresh the fundamentals.

🥾 Bespoke Courses
Designed entirely around you.

✅ Learn at your own pace.
✅ Focus on the skills that matter most to you.
✅ Choose a date that works for your schedule.
✅ Perfect if you're preparing for a specific challenge—whether that's a mountain marathon, a long-distance trail, winter walking, or simply building confidence before heading into the hills independently.

Whichever option you choose, our goal is the same: to give you the skills and confidence to make your own decisions in the mountains and enjoy your adventures safely.

So... which sounds more like you?

💬 Let us know in the comments: Do you prefer learning with a group, or would you choose a course tailored just for you?

📷 @ginnykopp

#NavigationSkills #MountainSkills #MapReading #Hillwalking #OutdoorLearning #LakeDistrict #MoreThanMountains #AdventureWithConfidence

Anybody know where this is?! It's getting more pop

Anybody know where this is?! It's getting more popular but still tricky to find. I was back here this week for a spot of abseiling and exploration of the tunnels.

Fun times on Sharp Edge recently. Not done this sc

Fun times on Sharp Edge recently. Not done this scramble on Blencathra in a while so good to be back on the hill.

📍 Why We Keep Our Group Sizes Small One of the qu

📍 Why We Keep Our Group Sizes Small

One of the questions we’re often asked is why we run our Beginners Navigation Courses with low instructor-to-participant ratios.

The answer is simple: learning navigation takes practice.

Reading a map, taking bearings, interpreting terrain and making good route choices are all skills that develop through doing—not just watching. By keeping groups small, every participant gets plenty of opportunities to make decisions, ask questions, make mistakes, and then try again in a supportive environment.

Rather than rushing from point to point, we can slow things down, explore different techniques, and give individual feedback tailored to each learner’s needs. This helps build confidence and ensures that everyone leaves with skills they can use independently on future adventures.

Navigation isn't about following an instructor around the hills—it's about learning how to find your own way.

Small groups. More practice. Better learning. 🧭

📷@ginnykopp

#NavigationSkills #MapReading #OutdoorLearning #Hillwalking #MountainSkills #NavigationCourse #LearnToNavigate #OutdoorAdventure #WalkingUK #MoreThanMountains #MountainTraining #CompassSkills #ConfidenceInTheHills

Privileged to be asked to observe a trainee mounta

Privileged to be asked to observe a trainee mountaineering and climbing instructor preparing for their assessment. It has been shown that asking for critical feedback can greatly enhance the prospect of a positive outcome and help to improve all round. I learnt a lot too today, some great questioning and coaching and an all round positive day for the climbers who came to assist.

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nick@morethanmountains.co.uk
48 Devonshire Rd, Ulverston LA12 9AJ

Based in the Lake District in the UK, offering mountaineering courses, rock climbing, scrambling, and winter skills training.

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