Overview
Discover scrambling and learn how to tackle steep terrain in our mountains with this 2 day Discover Scrambling course. From airy ridges to technical steps, scrambling is exhilarating and takes you to incredible locations. Scrambling tackles the middle ground between walking and climbing. If you hill walk or do a bit of climbing at your local indoor wall, then you are well on your way to discovering some awesome days out. Over 2 days we will teach you the tools and techniques you will need to move over technical mountain terrain efficiently and safely.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
To develop the movement and technical skills to tackle steeper terrain in our mountains confidently.
PRE-REQUISITES
To get the most out of this course you need to have summer hill walking experience.
IS IT FOR ME?
This course will focus on developing the movement and technical skills required for tackling scrambling terrain typically found on gradeI/II scrambles. Confident and competent movement skills are key to scrambling. This course will focus on developing sound movement skills coupled with efficient route finding. If appropriate, we’ll look at emergency ropework skills.
CONTENT
You will usually be in a team of four with one instructor. Meeting your instructor on the first morning provides an opportunity to discuss everyone’s experience and aspirations, enabling the instructor to plan the program.
Sample of topics to be covered are:
- Developing the FUNdamental movement skills for scrambling
- Ascending scrambling routes whilst developing safe and confident movement over rocky terrain
- Understanding & interpreting the map and scrambling guidebook
- Route choice and route finding when on the scramble
- Descending safely from a scramble/mountain
- Navigation skills
- Emergency ropework skills may be included as part of the course
DATES & PRICES
| 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURSE DATE | COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING | |
| Date24/05/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£345.00 | Places | ||
| Date21/06/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£345.00 | Places | ||
| Date05/07/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£345.00 | Places | ||
| Date19/07/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£345.00 | Places | ||
| Date30/07/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£345.00 | Places | ||
| Date02/08/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£345.00 | Places | ||
| Date16/08/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£345.00 | Places | ||
| Date23/08/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£345.00 | Places | ||
| Date20/09/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£345.00 | Places | ||
| Date11/10/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£345.00 | Places | ||
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
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USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Instruction
- Use of kit
- Packed lunch and afternoon tea each day
- In-course transport
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
Glenmore Lodge has a large, and very comprehensive store of up to date clothing and equipment. Although we can supply all the equipment you will need, at this level you are encouraged to use your own hill gear including emergency gear, tent, stove etc. (Your instructor will of course want to check that personal equipment is appropriate for the activity).
SUGGESTED KIT LIST INCLUDES (Glenmore Lodge can provide if required)
- Waterproof jackets and trouser
- Insulated synthetic jacket
- Summer walking boots
- Gaiters
- Helmet
- 30-40lt rucksack
- Walking poles
- Map
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO BRING WHICH WE DO NOT HAVE IN THE STORES
Listed here are the essentials, this is not an exhaustive list.
- Personal clothing
- Warm outdoor wear
- Insulating layers
- Trekking/walking trousers (not cotton)
- Hat & gloves ( leather palmed Belay Gloves are useful for rope work scenarios)
- Compass – (Silva type 4 recommended with a 1:40,000 romer)
- Waterproof map case (maps and map cases are not a stores item but can be purchased from our shop)
- Rucksack liner (or sturdy bin liner) / dry bags
- Water bottle or thermos
- Box or bag for packed lunch
- Personal first aid kit
- Suncream & sun hat
