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Advanced Scrambling

Saturday, 17 May '25   2 days
National Trust - Sticklebarn and The Langdales, B5343, Great Langdale, Ambleside, LA22 9JU
18 years and over
Fully booked

Details

OVERVIEW
This is a learn to lead scrambles course.

This course is for those that have completed some higher end scrambles and easy climbs and are looking to take their skills to the next level.  Gain independence and learn essential skills for mountaineering. 

COURSE OUTLINE
This course is for people with some knowledge of scrambling looking to gain independence towards their own adventures and be autonomous in the skills needed to safeguard themselves on grade III scrambles and easy rock climbs. 

It would suit those looking to plan trips to places such as the Isle of Skye, scramble in areas like the Glyderau, or independently climb Pillar Rock, as examples. We are hoping to equip you for all scrambling and mountaineering terrain that can be found in the UK, helping you to develop the skillset to go and have your own adventures in varied and technical terrain; remaining safe and efficient at all times.

Scrambling is a mixture of hill walking, rock climbing and general mountaineering skills; we want to teach you how to put all of these disciplines together and use the appropriate techniques when the terrain dictates use of these advanced skills. 

SKILLS COVERED
Guided Technical Scramble
A supervised scramble on a challenging route as a refresher 
Gear and Equipment
Gear selection for technical scrambling.
Proper fitting of helmets, harnesses, and specialised equipment.
Advanced Scrambling Techniques
Focus on precise footwork, handholds, and body positioning on technical terrain.
Rope Work for Scramblers
Use of knots and hitches
Roped movement as a team on exposed terrain.
Selecting the appropriate methods of safeguarding the terrain 
Use of Protection
Proper placement and assessment of natural and artificial protection.
Building belays with trad gear.
Abseiling and lowering techniques for steep descents.
Route Assessment and Decision-Making
Analysing routes for technical difficulty and exposure.
Identifying alternate routes and retreat options.
Complete a Scramble Independently 
Take yourself up a scramble under supervision of the instructor 

Level: Advanced, intermediate

Instructions

Sam drives a Grey Skoda Estate: MH68 TFA
Please come over to the vehicle and say hello; we will do briefings and course introductions
We will send all relevant documents and course notes to you on email

Tickets

Cost

Book Online - Advanced Scrambling

If the course date is less than 30 days away, please use this ticket and pay in full.
£250.00

Book with 50% deposit

This ticket allows you to pay a deposit to secure your place on the course. We will be in touch when the full amount is due, this will be via email and we will send you a link to an easy bank transfer. The full amount will be due no later than 30 days before the course. The contract you enter into on this ticket is a promise to pay the full amount owed.
£125.00

Location

National Trust - Sticklebarn and The Langdales
B5343
Great Langdale
Ambleside
LA22 9JU

Please meet at the National trust car park for briefings and kit hand outs. We will supply pdf itinerary with full meeting details and this will be emailed to you before your session

Amenities

  • Changing facilities
  • Toilets
  • Parking