scrambling
...there are no shortcuts to any place worth going...
Scrambling bridges the gap between walking and climbing, in simple terms! However, there is much more to it than that. Scrambling may, and can often, demand a variety of walking and climbing techniques, therefore requiring an increased level of judgement and decision-making, to negotiate the terrain you find yourself in. Whether you wish to tiptoe off the path for the first time, complete a classic scramble from your wishlist, or overcome a fear of heights, there is something here for you.
All of the following activities and courses are based out of Llanberis, in Snowdonia National Park, and will run from 8:45am til 5pm, unless stated otherwise. Prices are per person. Recommendations and advice for accommodation can be found at the bottom of this page. Meeting places will be confirmed at the time of booking. Typically the ratio of instructors to participants is between 1:2 and 1:6. If you are a larger group than 6, and/or an individual or group who wish to have an activity or course run in your area, then please Get In Contact to discuss your aspirations.
All of the following activities and courses are based out of Llanberis, in Snowdonia National Park, and will run from 8:45am til 5pm, unless stated otherwise. Prices are per person. Recommendations and advice for accommodation can be found at the bottom of this page. Meeting places will be confirmed at the time of booking. Typically the ratio of instructors to participants is between 1:2 and 1:6. If you are a larger group than 6, and/or an individual or group who wish to have an activity or course run in your area, then please Get In Contact to discuss your aspirations.
WALKER TO SCRAMBLER
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Ridges and rocky terrain provide a unique journey onto a mountain summit. This course will give you the skills and ability to begin your scrambling career, and give you the confidence to find new and exciting routes onto your desired summits, even the ones you have summited previously.
✓ Planning a grade 1 scramble, and understanding a weather forecast ✓ Interpreting a guidebook and grades, and understanding equipment ✓ Simple navigation, negotiating a safe route, and safeguarding each other ✓ Efficient movement skills, including coached use of hand and foot-holds ✓ Emergency procedures, and basic ropework skills in ascent and descent ✓ FREE hire of a helmet |
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Walker to Scrambler Walker to Scrambler 2-day 1:1 Private tuition Private group tuition |
Dates:
Dates on demand Dates on demand Please state preferred dates Please state preferred dates |
Spaces:
6 6 1 6 |
Price:
£75 £130 £245p/d £70p/d |
Ratio:
1:6 1:6 1:1 1:6 |
ROPED SCRAMBLER
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Grade 1+ to grade 3 scrambles regularly require the use of a rope. Decisions in complex ground, such as when to employ the rope and which technique to use, requires skill and judgement. Fast-track your experience with this course.
✓ Planning a grade 2/3 scramble, and understanding a weather forecast ✓ Interpreting a guidebook and grades, and understanding equipment ✓ Simple navigation, negotiating a safe route, and safeguarding each other ✓ Efficient movement skills, lead-climbing tactics, and deploying the rope ✓ Placing gear, building anchors, belaying, and personal safety at belays ✓ Abseiling, retreating from a route, and emergency procedures ✓ FREE hire of a helmet and harness |
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Title:
Roped Scrambler Roped Scrambler 2-day Roped Scrambler 3-day Roped Scrambler 5-day 1:1 Private tuition Private group tuition |
Dates:
Dates on demand Dates on demand Dates on demand Dates on demand Please state preferred dates Please state preferred dates |
Spaces:
2 2 2 2 1 2 |
Price:
£150 £280 £410 £650 £250p/d £135p/d |
Ratio:
1:2 1:2 1:2 1:2 1:1 1:2 |
GUIDED SCRAMBLING
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Snowdonia boasts some of the most varied and accessible scrambling terrain in the UK. Discover many of Snowdonia's best grade 1 scrambles, and summit iconic peaks via new and exciting routes, whilst learning loads along the way. No prior experience is necessary and the itinerary is flexible to suit the group's aims.
✓ Safety and etiquette when scrambling ✓ Understanding of the equipment, and of how to go scrambling ✓ Stress-free, guided scrambling, to suit your level and ability ✓ FREE tuition of skills as you wish, such as navigation and route choice ✓ FREE hire of a helmet |
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Title:
Guided Scrambling Guided Scrambling 2-day Guided Scrambling 3-day Guided Scrambling 5-day 1:1 Private guiding Private group guiding |
Dates:
Dates on demand Dates on demand Dates on demand Dates on demand Please state preferred dates Please state preferred dates |
Spaces:
6 6 6 6 1 6 |
Price:
£80 £140 £200 £300 £250p/d £75p/d |
Ratio:
1:6 1:6 1:6 1:6 1:1 1:6 |
GUIDED ROPED SCRAMBLING
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Be guided on more challenging scrambles and learn transferable skills for larger objectives, such as the Matterhorn in the Alps. No prior experience is necessary and each day can be made bespoke to the group's aims.
✓ Safety and etiquette when scrambling ✓ Understanding of the equipment, and of how to go scrambling ✓ Stress-free, guided roped scrambling, to suit your level and ability ✓ Skills enabling you to become a competent 'second' ✓ Chance to lead where appropriate ✓ FREE tuition of skills as you wish, such as ropework for larger objectives ✓ FREE hire of a helmet and harness |
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Title:
Guided Roped Scrambling Guided Roped Scrambling 2-day Guided Roped Scrambling 3-day Guided Roped Scrambling 5-day 1:1 Private guiding Private group guiding |
Dates:
Dates on demand Dates on demand Dates on demand Dates on demand Please state preferred dates Please state preferred dates |
Spaces:
2 2 2 2 1 2 |
Price:
£150 £280 £410 £650 £250p/d £135p/d |
Ratio:1:2
1:2 1:2 1:2 1:1 1:2 |
- What is included in the price?
Instruction at the above ratios, tea/coffee at the start of the activity or course, all non-personal specialist equipment such as ropes and climbing hardware, all emergency first aid equipment, and additional maps and teaching resources, where appropriate. - What is not included in the price?
Accommodation, food and drink for the day, personal insurance and personal equipment (unless stated otherwise). - What is the minimum number of participants required to ensure my activity or course runs?
2 for all of the above activities or courses at a 1:2 ratio. 3 for all of the above activities or courses at a 1:6 ratio. And, with fear of being obvious, 1 for 1:1 private bookings! - Who will staff my activity or course?
Your activity or course will be staffed by me or another fully qualified mountaineering and climbing instructor (MCI), or a British mountain guide (BMG). - Can I hire walking boots and/or climbing shoes from you?
No, sorry. Because of vastly different shoe sizes from person to person, I do not stock a large range. However, there are numerous shops and hire services available in the local area to your activity or course, or you can Get In Contact if you need any more help acquiring a pair. - Can I hire a rucksack from you?
Yes, please arrange this at the time of booking. Rucksacks cost £20 per person, per day. A deposit of £75 to cover any damage or soiling of the materials is required. - Can I bring along my own helmet, harness, ropes and climbing hardware to use or ask questions about?
Yes of course, however this equipment will be thoroughly checked by me or another member of staff before it is deemed suitable for use. - Where can I stay?
There are a variety of options in Snowdonia, to suit everybody's tastes and budgets. There are many more options than the ones suggested below, and of the options suggested below, all operate independently from me:
Hostels - Plas Curig; YHA Pen-Y-Pass; Snowdonia Mountain Hostel.
Campsites - Bryn Llys; Gwynant campsite; Llanberis campsite; Gwern Gof Isaf; Gwern Gof Uchaf.
B&Bs - Glyn Peris; Snowdon View; The Ferns Guesthouse; 'Air BnB' options are also available. - What kit do I need to bring?
For all of the above activities and courses, you may be out in the mountains all day, and therefore will require the following:
1. Warm clothing, including suitable hats, gloves and sunglasses where appropriate
2. Waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers
3. Walking boots, or suitable trainers or 'approach shoes'
4. Food, drink and personal medication
5. Small personal first aid kit, if required (to include things like blister plasters, suncream)
6. Mobile phone and whistle
7. Personal walking poles
8. Personal climbing shoes and any climbing hardware you own, such as a belay plate or karabiners (only required 'Roped Scrambler' and 'Guided Roped Scrambling')
9. Personal helmet and harness (unless stated otherwise)
10. Compass (Silva Type 4 recommended) (only required for 'Walker to Scrambler' and 'Roped Scrambler')
11. Waterproof map of the area (OL17 - OS Explorer Active Map Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa recommended), or a non-waterproof map of the area (OL17 - OS Explorer Map Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa) and a waterproof map case (only required for 'Walker to Scrambler' and 'Roped Scrambler')
12. Head torch and spare batteries
13. Rucksack (30L minimum recommended) and waterproof liner
"Instruction from Alex was excellent. He encouraged and developed all course members with skill and enthusiasm."
R. Lowney (Walker to Scrambler course)
R. Lowney (Walker to Scrambler course)
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