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
✓ Group shelter
✓ First Aid kit
What's not included?
✗ Trip Insurance
What do I need to bring?
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A pair of stiff comfortable, waterproof walking boots
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Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar
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Spare insulating layer
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Walking socks
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Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable)
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Water bottle or flask
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Rucksack 30-40 ltr
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Hat & waterproof gloves
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Lunch, plus a little spare food
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Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!)
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Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag
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Personal medications
What else can we provide?
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Pick up & drop-offs
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Accommodation
