guided scrambling
The guided winter scrambling course is a 2 day course designed for summer
and winter walkers who would like to try something a little more challenging.
Winter scrambling is a great activity and can be combined with a days winter
walking.
Winter scrambling involves using an axe and crampons to climb small rocky
steps with the safety of a rope.
There are some beautiful scrambling routes in Scotland that take you to
the top of a mountain peak and give a great sense of satisfaction.
No previous winter experience is needed however a good degree of hill fitness
is essential to get the most out of the course.
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Course programme
The night before: We'll meet up with all the other winter scrambling course
participants and run through the kit that you have, issue hired kit and
discuss what you need to carry for each day.
Winter scrambling day 1: Introduction to the use of crampons and ice axe
followed by an introductory guided winter scramble.
Winter scrambling day 2: Advanced guided winter scrambling. Possibilities include E ridge of Beinn a Chaorainn, Fiacaill of coire an t sneachda, Curved ridge, Dorsal Arete.
Winter scrambling day 3: On the three day course we leave the last day very flexible to allow clients to make suggestions and chat through the level of the final day of scrambling.
The winter scrambling course is run on a maximum 1 instructor to 3 clients ratio.
Kit list:
Kit: Climb365 provides helmets, harnesses and ropes. We hire walking axes,
climbing axes, boots and crampons. Please see dates and prices section.
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Course dates & prices
Guided winter scrambling course 2007
Course duration: 2 days
Course Ratio:1:3 max
Non residential course cost : £240
Total 4 star residential course cost : £350
Course duration: 3 days
Course Ratio:1:3 max
Non residential course cost : £360
Total 4 star residential course cost : £495
- Mon 11th to Wed 13th Feb: 3 days
- Sat 23rd & Sun 24th Feb : 2 days
- Sat 8th & Sun 9th March : 2 days
To read more about our accommodation and how to get to Aviemore click
Winter accommodation
Winter kit Hire
prices per day
Boots £10
Crampons £5
Walking Axe £5
Climbing axe & hammer £12 a pair
Helmets and harnesses are supplied free of charge.
All our courses can be booked by individuals, and are offered at set prices on set dates. If you want to come on a date that is not offered as a course we will do our best to help. Please see our private guiding section of the website.
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Contact details
Climb365,
5 Brow Close,
Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 2HA.
Tel: 015394 48046
Mobile: 07880 742799 ( Stuart ), 07968 706498 ( Anna )
email: carter@climb365.net