FROM £160
SCRAMBLING
SCRAMBLING FOR HILLWALKERS
Location
East & West Coast, Scotland
Grade
Leisurely - 3
Duration
2 days
Participants
Min: 2 Max: 4
Rating
Join our scrambling for hillwalkers course to help you gain the confidence and skills to start exploring new and exciting possibilities in the mountains. This course is aimed at people who either want to try scrambling for the first time and would like to learn core concepts of keeping yourself and your partner safe during your own adventures, giving you have the skills & knowledge to build confidence and competence on Grade 1/2 terrain.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
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Learn core skills to keep you and your partner safe on scrambling terrain
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Coaching with movement to become more confident on scrambling terrain
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Route finding skills, through use of the guidebook and while on route
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Basic techniques on how to safe guard a 'second' with the use of the rope
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How & when to construct belays, showing pros and cons of different methods
What's included?
✓ Highly experienced & qualified guide
✓ On-course transport
✓ Harness, helmet, ropes
✓ Climbing hardware
✓ Guidebooks
✓ Group shelter
✓ First Aid kit
✓ Photos from your course
What's not included?
✗ Course insurance
What do I need to bring?
A pair of stiff comfortable, waterproof walking boots
Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar
Spare insulating layer
Walking socks
Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable)
Water bottle or flask
Rucksack 30-40 ltr
Hat & waterproof gloves
Lunch, plus a little spare food
Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!)
Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag
Personal medications
What else can we provide?
Pick up & drop-offs
Accommodation
