About the trip
This course is for those who have some experience of hiking and wish to advance to beginner scrambling.
Moving from hiking to scrambling can be intimidating, there are lots of things to consider. This course will be carefully tailored to suit your ability and previous experience and is therefore suitable and open to all abilities.
Practice skills such as:
Safe movement
Route planning and choice
Navigation
Rescue techniques
These courses are bespoke to individuals based on their experience.
There may be around 10 miles of walking per day.
We can be flexible on locations around the UK and Scotland. Please let us know where you're based and we'll arrange a suitable spot with one of our qualified outdoor guides.
Missing anything? We can help. Please email tom@guidebase.com for hire requests.
Price per person for one day
Moving from hiking to scrambling can be intimidating, there are lots of things to consider. This course will be carefully tailored to suit your ability and previous experience and is therefore suitable and open to all abilities.
Practice skills such as:
Safe movement
Route planning and choice
Navigation
Rescue techniques
These courses are bespoke to individuals based on their experience.
There may be around 10 miles of walking per day.
We can be flexible on locations around the UK and Scotland. Please let us know where you're based and we'll arrange a suitable spot with one of our qualified outdoor guides.
Missing anything? We can help. Please email tom@guidebase.com for hire requests.
Price per person for one day
Itinerary
DAY 1
We will meet over a coffee in the morning at 0900 and run through scrambling equipment and how to use it safely. We go over the fundamentals of scrambling as well as the essential techniques for staying safe.
Day one may include leading or 'shadow' leading depending on confidence and ability. There's no pressure.
Planning and preparation
Clothing, gloves and gear
Fundamental climbing skills
Movement coaching and climbing styles
Day one may include leading or 'shadow' leading depending on confidence and ability. There's no pressure.
Planning and preparation
Clothing, gloves and gear
Fundamental climbing skills
Movement coaching and climbing styles