Every course is personalised
according to your experience
and what you wish to learn.
All course dates and locations are agreed
in discussion with you.
For example, how about a day scrambling
various grades in Coniston and only 10 minutes
from the car this spring?
Scrambling
basics
The
moment a walker leans forward and uses their
hands to help themself ascend rock, they are
scrambling. Learn the basics of climbing rocky
steps, outcrops or
routes, in the most energy
effecient and safest way.
Skills such as balance, hand
hold choice, spotting
(!), guide books and navigation
will be covered. Routes could include Striding Edge up Helvellyn, Jacks Rake on Pavey Ark or Stickle Gill in Langdale.
Instructor/client ratio: 1:1 > 1:4
'Bring
out the rope'
Aimed
at those more experienced walkers and scramblers
who wish to move onto more technical scrambles
with the security of a rope. This would be on
grade 2 or 3 terrain and would involve instruction
of skills such as guide book interpretation,
rope work, runner placement,
belaying and problem
solving. All skills covered on terrain like Pinnacle Ridge or the Main Face of Pike of Stickle.
Instructor/client ratio: 1:1 or 1:2
Ghyll
scambling
Ghyll, clough, stream, gorge
- they all have different names throughout the
country, but scambling them involves ascending
the rock beds in a uniquely British
atmosphere and situation.
Our desire to find new climbs on this crowded
island has dragged hill walkers and mountaineers
into these depths to sample a unique
experience.
Dry weather usually neccessary but not essential !
Instructor/client ratio: 1:1 or 1:2
Ghyll
jumps and slides
The
course title says it all really!
Full immersion ghylls where staying dry is not
an option. The Lake District provides numerous
locations (Stoneycroft Gorge, Esk Gorge or Church Beck) which cater for various water levels,
prevailing weather and those who like HUGE
jumps, slides, wet
abseils, scenic gorge floats
(?!). The choice is yours.
Instructor/client ratio: 1:1 > 1:4
