Join us for an inclusive week in the mountains.

On this course we are looking to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of the mountain environment. ​

When joining this course, there are no pre-requisites. 

You may be a complete beginner wanting to experience the mountains and be guided for 5 days in the mountains, or you may have some prior knowledge and are wanting some improvement and development to progress forwards into your own adventures. 

We can run the week on a bespoke basis and tailor the programme towards your aims. 

The 5 days are split down to allow focus on each element of mountaineering:

Climbing: 2 days

Scrambling: 2 days

Navigation: 1 Day

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Example itinerary​:

Day 1: In the mountain environment, we will complete a fell walk and look into the following techniques:

1. Planning and preparation
2. Maps, scales and symbols 
3. Grid references
4. 4 D's of navigation and map interpretation
5. Measure distances
6. Timings & pacing
7. Compass & bearings 

Day 2 & 3: Scrambling, progress from grade 1 to roped scrambles 

1. Grade 1 scrambling
2. Movement and coaching
3. Route finding
4. Emergency rope work
5. Roped scrambles
6. Terrain judgement 
7. Down climbing and descending

Day 4 & 5: Rock climbing, progression from single pitch into multi pitch

1. Top rope climbing 
2. Wearing a harness
3. Climbing movement 
4. Tying in & belaying 
5. Climbing equipment, placement and removal 
6. Climbing calls and seconding climbs 
7. Completing a multi pitch route 
8. Descent - lowers & abseils

This course is non-residential

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We hope these 5 days will inspire your future adventures and open the door for you to progress independently into the mountains, where great adventures will be undertaken. 

The price of this course is inclusive of:

1. A qualified Mountaineering Instructor affiliated with AMI
2. Local & intimate knowledge of the venues
3. Technical equipment 
4. Professional coaching & instruction

No experience necessary - this experience can be tailored to any skill level

We hope to build a tailored programme towards your progression in the mountains

Waterproof Jacket

Waterproof Trousers

Fleece Layer

Spare Warm Top

Hat & Gloves

Boots/Approach Shoes 

You will need your own rock shoes

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35-40L Rucksack

Lunch & Snacks

1 litre water

Personal Medication

Walking Poles (optional)

Camera

Equipment provided:

Silver Expedition 4 compass

Maps

Helmet

Harness

Technical climbing equipment

We will send a full course itinerary on booking - please look out for our email.