A guided scrambling course in Snowdonia is the perfect way to develop your mountaineering journey. Are you unsure if you are ready to tackle your first scramble on your own? Or do you want to progress to harder scrambles requiring a rope? Join us, and let us inspire you to develop your mountaineering, whether on grade 1 classics or progressing to more advanced scrambling ay grade 2 & 3! You will be in safe and experienced hands every step of the way!
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GRADE 1 SCRAMBLES
Stepping up your adventures in the mountains takes another level of confidence and commitment. And what better way to enjoy these classic scrambles than with a qualified mountaineering instructor, to help build your confidence and enjoy a full on mountain day!
This course is run in Snowdonia, home to some of THE best scrambles in the UK. For guided scrambles in other areas of the UK, get in touch to book a bespoke option.
WHO'S IT FOR?
This guided scramble is aimed at those summer hill and mountain walkers who are keen to develop their mountain walking and progress to scrambling, but want the reassurance of having a mountaineering instructor to help them achieve their scrambling goals, aspirations and to keep them safe. You may not yet have the skills and experience to safely navigate the complex terrain found on Grade 1 scrambles, and not yet skilled and experienced enough to ensure your own safety and the safety of your group in ascent and descent.
COURSE CONTENT:
As this is a guided scramble, we will spend a majority of our time actually scrambling to get the most of the day and to complete our scramble. However, if you went away from this guided scramble having learnt nothing, I'd be disappointed in myself! You can expect to cover the following:
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Choosing a route and route finding
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Movement and footwork on rock
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Safeguarding others in your group in ascent and descent
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Fauna, flora and mountain geology
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Basic emergency procedures
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Decision making
WHAT SCRAMBLES WILL WE BE DOING?
The choice is yours (if booking bespoke!), but you can expect to be on one of the scrambles below. This isn't a complete list of Grade 1 scrambles, but these are some of the classic scrambles in Snowdonia:
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Crib Goch and the Snowdon Horseshoe
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Tryfan North Ridge (Tryfan)
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Bristley Ridge (Glyder Fach)
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Seniors Ridge (Glyder Fawr)
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Llech Ddu Spur (Carnedd Dafydd)
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Y Gribin Ridge (Y Gribin)
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West Ridge (Moel Siabod)
GRADE 2 & 3 SCRAMBLES
You've done all the classic grade 1 scrambles, now you have your eyes on the bigger, harder mountain scrambles! There really isn't a much better way to escape the crowds than to head into terrain reserved for climbers! However, stepping away from grade 1 scrambles requires a whole new toolbox of skills and equipment.
This course is run in Snowdonia, home to some of THE best scrambles in the UK. For guided scrambles in other areas of the UK, get in touch to book a bespoke option.
WHO'S IT FOR?
This guided scramble is aimed at those summer mountaineers who have done a few grade 1 scrambles and want to experience what harder scrambling has to offer. You will have a fair bit of mountain experience, but may lack the skills, experience and equipment to try harder, more serious scrambling.
COURSE CONTENT:
As this is a guided scramble, we will spend a majority of our time actually scrambling to get the most of the day and to complete our scramble. Your instructor will lead the way all day and will ensure your safety on ledges and on the scramble. However, if you went away from this guided scramble having learnt nothing, I'd be disappointed in myself! You can expect to cover the following:
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Choosing a route and route finding
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Movement and footwork on rock
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Safeguarding others in your group in ascent and descent
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Fauna, flora and mountain geology
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Basic emergency procedures
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Decision making
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Basic knots
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Belaying a leader
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Removing climbing gear
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Equipment required for harder scrambles.
WHAT SCRAMBLES WILL WE BE DOING?
The choice is yours (if booking bespoke!), but you can expect to be on one of the scrambles below. This isn't, by far, a complete list of Grade 2 & 3 scrambles, but these are some of the classic scrambles in Snowdonia:
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Cneifion Arete (Grade 3)
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North West Face route and Continuation (Grade 3)
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Bastow Buttress (Grade 2)
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Nor Nor Buttress (Grade 3)
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North Buttress Variant (Grade 3)
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Idwal Staircase (Grade 2+)
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Dolman Ridge (Grade 3)
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Chasm Face (Grade 3)
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Clogwyn Y Person Arete (Grade 3)
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East Ridge of Y Garn (Grade 2)
