Learn the
skills to tackle Scotland’s
classic routes
Scrambling is arguably the most exciting
outdoor activity where you can take advantage
of the Scottish mountains. To do this safely
and with confidence requires a steady approach,
knowledge and rope skills.
Our one day course will help you understand
as well as acquire the skills and techniques
you will need to tackle the challenges
of Scotland’s mountains.
This course will provide skills training
in the following areas:
• Equipment advice from climbing protection
to rope to footwear
•
Alpine rope skills – when to rope
and how to use it
•
Coaching of safe movement skills – tips
for ascent and descent
• Tips on interpreting guide books and understanding
the route grades
• How to build an anchor and stance manage
your rope pitch
•
Introduction to belaying – making
it safe and fast to use
• Planning for routes and tips on how to
prepare for a Scottish graded scramble
route
Perth
Outdoor Experience
April
2011: Fri 15th & Sat 16th
May 2011: Fri 20th & Sat 21st
June 2011: Fri 17th & Sat 18th
August 2011: Fri 26th & Sat 27th
September 2011: Fri 23rd & Sat 24th
Glasgow
Outdoor Experience
April
2011: Fri 22nd & Sat 23rd
May 2011 Fri 27th & Sat 28th
June 2011: Fri 24th & Sat 25th
August 2011: Fri 26th & Sat 27th
September 2011: Fri 9th & Sat 10th
Edinburgh
Outdoor Experience
April 2011:
Fri 15th & Sat 16th
May 2011: Fri 20th & Sat 21st
June 2011: Fri 17th & Sat 18th
August 2011: Fri 26th & Sat 27th
September 2011: Fri 23rd & Sat 24th
Inverness
Outdoor Experience
May 2011: Fri
13th & Sat 14th
June 2011: Fri 10th & Sat 11th
August 2011: Fri 5th & Sat 6th
September 2011: Fri 16th & Sat 17th
Ratio
1:8
Cost £65 per person
Comments
“ We had
a brilliant day out in Glencoe with Stuart. We learnt
alot in such a small time. My friends and I are now
ready to tackle those big scrambles. This course
was well taught and I look forward to doing another
course.”
Donna
