Introduction to Scrambling – 2 Day

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Overview

Scrambles are rocky ridges to follow in the mountains. They vary in their length, difficulty and exposure, but all provide exhilarating days out in the mountains. This fun-filled weekend should give a great insight into what scrambling is, how to plan a day, route find, and how to move safely and efficiently in steep rocky ground.  

Snowdonia has a wealth of excellent introductory scrambles, it’s the perfect place to build confidence and learn how to do it.  

The Objectives 

• You will have gained the skills and techniques to be confident and comfortable planning, and undertaking, your own hill walks.
• You will have loads of time outside on practical learning days.
• You’ll be inspired to take on your own hill walks after the course.

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What to Expect

During the two days you’ll cover all the essentials;

• Walking Skills – what things you should consider while out walking and what can make life easier (pace, nutrition, movement skills)
• Navigation Skills – including using basic features and symbols, using a compass, navigation strategies and electronic devices
• Weather – how it affects the hills and your day out
• Clothing and Equipment – how being suitably dressed and equipped can make the difference between a good day out and a bad day out
• Environment – how to minimise your impact on the hill and good practice
• Hazards and Emergency Procedures – how to deal with any hazards you encounter and what to do in an emergency

Experience Required

If you’ve gazed up at a rocky ridge and thought ‘I wonder’ or ‘that looks fun’, but were unsure about how to do it, then this is the course for you! This course is pitched at experienced hill walkers who’d like to take on more technical ground. You can expect to ascend a major summit (3000 feet) and to be in exposed positions at times, so a good level of fitness and a head for heights will ensure you get the most from the weekend.  

How Should I Prepare?

You need to be reasonably fit. But we’ll tailor the course to the needs of those attending.

Download kit list here.

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