Advanced Scrambling

Overview

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Training for the Alps and Greater Ranges

Snowdonia has undoubtedly the best selection of mountain scrambles in the British Isles, and that includes Scotland! Our Advanced Scrambling course is a great introduction to more technical scrambling where a rope will be required. The aim is to get onto grade 2 and 3 scrambles. If you have aspirations to mountaineer in the Alps or the Greater Ranges, this course will give you a solid base on which to make that step. Many of the techniques used on the classic ridge scrambles of Snowdonia, such as shortening the rope and moving together, are the same techniques you would use in the Alps, for example.

Who is it for?

The course is for active hill walkers and for those who have completed classic grade 1 scrambles such as Crib Goch or Striding Edge. The course teaches you:

• To plan a mountaineering day out (weather, maps, equipment, guidebooks)
• To navigate to the base of the route
• Route choice and decision making
• Use of the rope and climbing equipment
• Efficient movement over rocky terrain
• Abseiling

Scrambles are graded from 1 to 3. Grade 1 is unlikely to require a rope but would involve steep and often exposed ground, where good route choice is important and may be used in most weather conditions. Grade 2 requires the use of a rope and elementary rock climbing skills to negotiate steeper ridges and gullies; certain weather conditions may affect these scrambles. Grade 3 is usually more grade 2 ground with perhaps some route finding decisions to be made. A rope is used throughout.

Some of the possible scrambles are

Dolmen ridge (Glyder Fach)
A grade 3, three star scramble, finishing a few metres from the summit of Gyder Fach.

Clogwyn y Person Arete
A grade 2, three star scramble. A lengthy but interesting walk in is followed by some impressive rock scenery and excellent climbing. This route can be combined with the traverse of Crib Goch to return to the Llanberis pass.

Crib Lem (Llech Ddu Spur)
A grade 1, three star scramble situated in the Carneddau. Although an easier route it is situated in a remote and little visited area and provides a good outing in a grand setting.

Information about the Course venue and accommodation, Course Director and instructional ratios, Equipment, Insurance and Inclusions and Exclusions... read more »

Recommended Guidebooks

Scrambles in Snowdonia (Steve Ashton), Cicerone Guide.

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Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the course or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

What the price includes

• 2 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in Betws-y-Coed, on a single room basis.
• 2 days' guiding/instruction at a 1:2 ratio maximum.
• Road transport to fulfil the course programme.
• All group climbing equipment, such as ropes and other technical equipment.
• Harness and helmet, when booked in advance.

What the price does not include

• Transport to Betws-y-Coed.
• Lunch and evening meals.
• Clothing, rucksack.
• Mountaineering and travel Insurance

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Team Member Reviews

• ‘Mick was an excellent instructor and did a brilliant job in poor weather conditions. We were able to cover everything i wanted to and more over the weekend. RW.’ Advanced Scrambling - 2 to 4 Sep '16
• ‘Throughout the course Mick was enthusiastic, very knowledgable and always happy to answer questions. I felt I learnt a lot due to his common sense style of teaching.’ PC. Advanced Scrambling, July '16