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Hill walking skills courses
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Guided walks & scrambles
Discover Scrambling
Course description
Dancing from rock to rock on exposed ridges needn't be exclusive to dare devil climbers and mountaineers. There are plenty of challenging mountain routes well within the reach of ordinary hill walkers who want to take their skills a step further, but without feeling like they need to reach into their rucksack for a rope every time they meet a difficult rocky step.
Our Discover Scrambling course is introduction to the sport of scrambling with the guidance of an experienced mountaineer as your coach.
Course outline
The skills taught and practiced on the course will include:
- Scrambling guidebooks and their usage
- Navigating in complex terrain
- Group management and spotting
- Avoiding problems before they happen
Typical programme
Although the course is flexible it will usually keep to the following programme:
- 9:00-9:30 Arrival at course venue
- 9:30-13:00 Guided scramble with teaching sessions
- 13:00-14:00 Lunch
- 14:00-17:00 Guided scramble with teaching sessions
- 17:00 Course ends
Any questions?
If you wish to discuss our scrambling skills courses or have specific requirements, please call our team of experts to discuss your needs on 0800 756 6999.
Course information
Pricing
£90.00 per person
Course dates & locations
- The Lake District
- LD004 - 18 Sep 2010
Durationc
Full day course
Teaching ratio
3-6 students per coach
Previous experience
No previous scrambling or climbing experience is required. However, you will get the most out of the day if you are a competent moorland walker.
You must have a head for heights and be comfortable spending a full day in the hills.
Preparation and fitness
You should have a good standard of fitness as we will be spending a full day walking and scrambling out in the hills.
Consolidation and practice
We recommend that you take what you've learned straight out on the trail and practice the skills as much as possible. Try to concentrate on the bits you have the most difficulty with as this will help them become second nature.
Equipment required
Please refer to our equipment page for a complete list.
You won't need to carry a map, compass, first aid kit or shelter as your guide will have all of this.
