Advanced Scrambling Learn to Lead Course.
Our Advanced Scrambling Learn to Lead Course teaches you to safely lead grade two and three scrambles.
Location: Eryri / Snowdonia
Price: £450 per person
Ratio: 1:2
Length: 3 days
Previous Experience Required: Happy on grade 2 and 3 scrambles.
Who is the Advanced Scrambling Learn to Lead Course suitable for?
This Advanced Scrambling Learn to Lead Course is for people that would like to lead their own grade 2 and 3 scrambles. You need to have experience of seconding grade 2 and 3 scrambles. (Our Advanced Scrambling course is ideal for this)
This course is also ideal preparation for people wanting to head to the Alps under their own steam to try some of the classic mountaineering routes.
What does the course cover?
Leading grade 2 and 3 scrambles safely and efficiently involves technical skills but also involves much decision making as to how to maximise time by being efficient. This 3 day Advanced Scrambling Learn to Lead Course will allow time to give you the technical skills and to look at the grey areas of decision making that these types of route involve.
We will focus on:
Building belays – indirect and direct
Placing protection to protect the leader and second
Efficient ropework
The crossover from pitching to moving together and everything in between.
Route Finding
How to retreat or manage a descent
Mileage on grade 2 and 3 scrambles
We may spend some time in a crag type setting to look at technical skills but the climbing will not be harder than that found on a grade 3 scramble and will be done in boots rather than climbing shoes.
The course is run by Rob at a 1:2 ratio to ensure that you get the highest level of care and instruction.
Where is the course held?
We run the Advanced Scrambling Learn to Lead 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 equipment?
We provide all of the specialist equipment such as ropes, harnesses, helmets and the climbing rack. If you have your own kit you are welcome to use it. We will provide you with a detailed kit list when you book on the course.
What about accommodation & transport?
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. The link also shows road and rail travel options to Snowdonia.
Meeting Place & Time
Once you book we will send you a comprehensive set of course notes and a letter of confirmation, this will include a detailed kit list and details of where and when we meet. The first day normally starts at 9:00am in Capel Curig and finishes in the same place at about 4:00pm.
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Other Questions
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Course Dates
2026
21-23 Oct: Fully booked
4-6 Nov: Fully booked
2027
12-14 May: Fully booked
28-30 June: Fully booked
2-4 August: 2 spaces
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Advanced Scrambling Learn to Lead Reviews
My second trip with Expedition Guide, I did this course following the Advanced Scrambling course last year. You would think that this would be more of the same, but Rob’s accessible teaching style and wealth of knowledge really do make this a completely different experience. I’m so glad I did this. Rob is clearly a pro at this game, tailoring the content to his audience and then steadily consolidating and building upon the previous day’s learning. He is also extremely patient and at no point did I feel rushed, even when doing a considerable amount of faffing with a rope! I now feel infinitely more confident to get out into the hills; this has been a really enjoyable and empowering few days. Great company and 100% recommended!
By Alex V on Aug 10, 2025
