Introduction to Scrambling Course Overview

This course is aimed at experienced hillwalkers who want to take on more difficult and challenging routes but generally do not require the use of a rope. Maybe you feel a bit daunted at the prospect of taking on more serious and exposed routes? Or perhaps you feel confident doing them under your own steam but want to learn how to look after and safeguard other people? If so, then we can help. This course is designed to help you feel more comfortable and confident on steeper terrain and will ultimately make your scrambling excursions safer and more enjoyable.

What’s covered on an Introduction to Scrambling Course?

We’ll look at all aspects of scrambling from route-finding and guidebook interpretation, assessing weather and conditions, movement skills, and safeguarding yourself and others. If you would like to learn some basic rope skills then this is possible too. The format and content of this course will remain flexible. Here are a few good tips in this article by BMC to get you started.

How many can participate?

This course works well on a maximum 1:6 ratio (instructor to participant) and can be booked over one or two days in duration.

How much will it cost?

Our pricing structure is based on a sliding scale with a reduced daily fee for every additional day booked. If you would like to reserve a contingency day around your preferred date/s in order to pick the best weather and conditions for your course or activity we may be able to arrange this for an additional fee. For more details, please see our pricing structure.

How to book?

We offer a range of scheduled activities that are open to the public and that can be booked online via the red ‘Book Now’ button. Anything else (including this course) can only be booked privately and enquiries can be made via the form on this page or via the contact form at the top of the page. We require a 30% deposit to secure private bookings and full payment prior to your course or activity commencing. If you would like any more information or have a specific question, please get in touch.

What equipment will I need?

The following list covers all of the essential equipment that you will require for your course. If you have any questions about any of the items listed here or are missing something, please get in touch and we will be happy to assist you further.

Walking/scrambling boots
Warm layers (i.e. fleece)
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof overtrousers
Warm hat
Gloves
Headtorch
Rucksack (30 ltr+)
Packed Lunch
Hot/cold drink
Map/compass
Helmet
Harness/Belay device