Intro to Scrambling Course, Snowdonia

Course Aims

This course aims to give you the knowledge, skills and confidence so that you can tackle grade 1 scrambles on your own. Hopefully after tackling an exciting and rocky way to a summit it will leave you wanting more! You will be able to pick a line up steep and rocky ground, use a guidebook to help you find your way and choose a route and know what to put in your rucksack.

Course Program

Day 1

Planning and preparation for scrambling

Mountain Weather

Guide Books

Introduction to scrambling on an easy grade 1

Route finding & Managing steep ground

Day 2

We will tackle a classic grade 1 scramble such as Tryfan North Ridge and as we go we will look at movement on rock, emergency procedures, navigation and route finding.

Length - 2 Days

Open Course Dates -

April 16th & 17th

June 11th & 12th

July 23rd & 24th

August 13th & 15th

Cost - £140 p/p

Previous Experience

Some previous experience of mountain walking.

Private Course

If there is a group of you or the open course dates don't suit you the book a private course. Visit the private course page to find out how. The cost will depend on how many people in your group.

How do I book? Visit the booking page to find out how to book this course.

Do I need a head for heights? Some previous experience of mountain walking should stand you on good steed for this course. We build up the scrambling gradually so you can get used to the height and exposure.

What's included in the cost? The course fee includes the instruction you receive only. It does not include accommodation, food or transport costs.

What equipment do I need? You will need to wear suitable mountain walking clothing and walking boots. You will also need a rucksack to carry spare clothes, waterproofs, food and drink. I will email you a full kit list when you book on the course.

What happens if the weather is bad? If the weather is bad we go out any way - that's the nature of mountaineering in this country! Ifs its not safe to go on tops there are plenty of low level scrambles to do.

Where do we meet? I normally meet at 9.15 at Pete's Eats in Llanberis. We'll have a quick chat about the course then head out to a local crag to do some rock climbing. We normally finish between 4.30 and 5pm

If you have any queries please don't hesitate to email me.