Location: Snowdonia
Price: £425 per person
Ratio: 1:2
Length: 5 days

Who is the course suitable for?
As a summer hillwalker you enjoy the mountain environment and now want to begin to tackle some of the fine ridges and gullies that they have to offer. To gain the confidence to stroll along airy ridges with stunning views dropping away on either side is to open up a whole new playground! If you are feeling confident as a summer hillwalker, and would like to explore steeper ground, moving onto ropes scrambles as the week progresses then this classic scrambles holiday is the one for you.

What does the course cover?
This 5 day holiday starts you off on grade 1 scrambles with classics including the North Ridge of Tryfan, Crib Goch on Snowdon and The Gribin Ridge on Glyder Fawr. We will look at movement skills, route selection and how to assess and manage risk to stay safe in a steep mountain environment.

As the course progresses we will move onto grade 2 and 3 scrambles. Initially these will be a guided journey with me on the sharp end of the rope so that I can teach you the skills that are used to manage this type of ground using the rope and some basic rock climbing equipment. As the course progresses you will have the option of leading the rope. Options include:

The Cneifion Arete - A magnificent Grade 3 scramble which is often compared to an Alpine Ridge. The route starts with a couple of pitches of Difficult grade climbing and then eases off to provide fantastic scrambling up a knife edge ridge. 

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 beautiful alpine style ridge with a couple of pitches of rock climbing followed by exhilarating scrambling. The descent is normally by way of Crib Goch back down to the Llanberis Pass. 

The course at a 1:2 ratio to ensure that you get the highest level of care and instruction. 

The course focuses on teaching you how to protect you and your partner on steep ground using the rope and the content includes running belays, moving together, direct belay techniques, abseiling & short roping. We can also look at the ropework involved in protecting nervous partners on easier ground. 

At the end of the course you should be aware of the skills that you require to tackle your own objectives under your own steam. Rob will provide advice on how to progress those skills.  The course is great preparation if you are planning your first trip to Skye or your first summer Alpine trip.

Where is the course held?
We run the course in Snowdonia. We have a wealth of historic mountain scrambles to choose from that are all easily accessable with relatively short walk-ins.

What about accommodation?
We do not include accommodation with this course. For a variety of different accommodation options in Snowdonia, from camping to nice hotels, visit this link.