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.
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