Discover Skye Scrambling
Discover LEVEL | 3 day(s) | Ratio 1:2
Overview
Skye is well known for its amazing scrambling amongst rugged beauty. With experienced help on hand to coach and guide you through some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK, you may well finish the course exhausted but wanting to come back for more.
This is non-residential, but we can suggest a variety of local options for accommodation to suit all budgets. There are also award winning pubs and restaurants for those too tired to cook!
For those who already have experience of scrambling on Skye we also run ‘Cuillin Munro’s’ and ‘Cuillin Traverse’ courses.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
Build your confidence and increase your movement skills. You will develop these as well as learn efficient route finding techniques whilst spending 3 days with our experienced Instructors. All in the stunning Skye landscape.
PRE-REQUISITES
To allow you to get the most out of the trip it is important that you are hill fit and have a head for exposure.
10 days summer hill walking is a good guide and it is beneficial to have some scrambling or climbing experience.
You can expect to do consecutive 8 – 9 hour days involving over 900m of ascent over rough terrain.
IS IT FOR ME?
Discover scrambling on Skye is for those who want an introduction into the skills of scrambling and have dreamt of experiencing the incredible mountains the island offers. We will focus on inspiring confidence on scrambling terrain plus developing your scrambling ability.
CONTENT
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
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USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction only
Please note we plan to meet the evening before the course starts, at a location point which we would agree with you behorehand.
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).
YOU WILL NEED (Glenmore Lodge can provide if required)
- Waterproof jackets and trouser
- Insulated synthetic jacket
- Appropriate footwear for the attended course
- Gaiters
- Helmet
- 40lt rucksack
- Climbing Harnesses
- All technical climbing hardware & equipment
- Walking poles
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 / climbing trousers (not cotton)
- Hat & gloves*** leather palmed Belay Gloves are useful for rope work scenarios.
- Whistle
- 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
- Hydration system (water bottle)***
- Box or bag for packed lunch
- Personal first aid kit
- Personal toiletries & medications (towels are provided)
- Suncream & sun hat
Glenmore Lodge will provide any technical equipment required on a skills course e.g. climbing ropes and racks.
