As a hillwalker, this course will allow you to experience scrambling on grade 1 ground and progress through to roped scrambles at grade 2.  We will be looking at the fundamentals of scrambling movement and looking to build confidence to move over rocky steps, loose ground and steep scree. 

Scrambling is the grey area of uncertainty between walking and climbing. Scrambling is fluid and dynamic and requires good judgement but can be thoroughly rewarding due to the adventurous terrain it allows you to access. 

On day 2 we will look into safe guarding technical sections of scrambles and introduce scrambling rope work over technical ground, in ascent and descent.  

This course requires no scrambling experience and is an introduction to mountaineering. 

Example itinerary​:

Day 1:

1. Planning and preparation
2. Clothing, gloves and gear
3. Fundamental climbing & movement skills
4. Route finding 
5. Assessing risk and making judgement 
6. Movement coaching 
7. Complete a grade 1 scramble

Day 2:

Complete a grade 2/3 scramble 

1. Tying in to the rope
2. Climbing equipment and technical gear - how to place and remove it
3. Moving as a rope team
4. Basic knots 
5. Safeguarding descent

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
5. Small ratios and focussed guiding

A hill walking background and an understanding of what scrambling entails

Preferably comfortable at Grade 1 and looking to progress

Waterproof Jacket

Waterproof Trousers

Fleece Mid Layer

Spare Warm Top

Hat & Gloves

Mountaineering Boots/Sturdy Walking Boots

30-35L Rucksack

Lunch & Snacks

1 litre water (Minimum)

Personal Medication

Camera

Equipment provided:

Helmet

Harness

Rope

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