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FROM £160
SCRAMBLING FOR HILLWALKERS
SCRAMBLING
2 days
East & West Coast, Scotland
3
MIN:
2
MAX:
4
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
TRIP DETAILS
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Due to the variety of weather conditions encountered in Scotland this course is run with a conditions based approach, meaning that your instructor/guide will use the best of conditions to maximise safety, your learning and overall experience throughout your course. Below is a sample itinerary.
Day 1
We will cover kit carried, route finding, decision making on the route. How to move on scrambling terrain, how to use the feet appropriately to the features on the rock.
We will also spend some time on some basic rope work, belays how to set them up and organise them.
Day 2
On day two we will put into action what we have learned from day one on another scramble with the use of a rope to safeguard each other in different types of terrain and how to abseil should we need to.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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✓ 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
Full trip info and kit list can be downloaded here
GALLERY
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ACCOMMODATION
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We understand that getting a quality nights sleep and being able to dry your equipment can make all the difference to the comfort and enjoyment of your trip. So we have used some of the local B&B's due to the fact they provide what we need well. The rooms are priced on a sharing basis, but we can also arrange private rooms and/or different accommodation if you wish.
*Accommodation subject to availability
If you have any questions or would like to upgrade your accommodation, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help
ACCOMMODATION
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DATES & PRICES
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Sat, 08 Jun 2019
2 days
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price:
£160
Sat, 29 Jun 2019
2 days
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price:
£160
Sat, 10 Aug 2019
2 days
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price:
£160
Sat, 03 Aug 2019
2 days
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price:
£160
Sat, 17 Aug 2019
2 days
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price:
£160
Sat, 07 Sep 2019
2 days
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price:
£160
PRIVATE BOOKING
If you would prefer private guiding or instruction then please select your start date and book using our easy to use bookings system. Or if you have a larger group please enquire here.