Scrambling Courses in Snowdonia and on the Isle of Skye

Scrambling is about heading off into those areas of the mountains that your mum would tell you not to! You leave the paths behind and head for stunning ridges and atmospheric gullies.

What to scrambling grades mean?
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 basic
rock climbing skills to negotiate steeper ridges and gullies;
Grade 3 is usually more grade 2 ground with perhaps some
route finding decisions to be made and longer sections of
climbing.

How to choose the right course for you
To enjoy any of our scrambling courses you need to be a
reasonably experienced hillwalker who is ready to progress onto
steeper ground. If you have not done any graded scrambles then
the intro course or 5 day classic scrambles course is ideal.

If you have done an intro course or been on routes like Crib Goch,
The North Ridge of Tryfan or Striding Edge and now you want something
more challenging then consider our advanced scrambling or 5 day scrambling
course. Our advanced scrambling learn to lead course does what it says and
teaches you to lead your own roped scrambles. If you are not sure where
your experience fits have a look at our teaching process here. For the experienced scrambler the ultimate destination is the Cuillin Ridge on Skye, often described as the British Alps and it is a truly awesome place.