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Scrambling Courses

Scrambling Courses 

INTRODUCTION TO SCRAMBLING

Ideal for those who want to discover more adventurous ways up the Lake District fells, scrambling is the grey area between walking and climbing! You will enjoy two classic scrambles and learn some basic rope work to allow you to move safely over steep rocky ground. Previous experience - summer hillwalking.

DATES & COST
2 days £195 (£140 non residential)
25-27 Apr 08    23-25 May 08     6-8 Jun 08
25-27 Jul 08     15-17 Aug 08     26-28 Sep 08
17-19 Oct 08    7-9 Nov 08
5 days £495 (non residential £350)
20-25 Apr 08      22-27 Jun 08      24-29 Aug 08
21-26 Sep 08
2 people booking together deduct £10 (2 day) or £20 (5 day) per person

ADVANCED SCRAMBLING
LAKE DISTRICT

You will develop the skills and techniques to safely tackle grade 2/3 scrambles whilst ascending two of the Lakeland’s best scrambles. Previous experience - some scrambling and a good level of hillwalking fitness.

DATES & COST
2 days £195 (£140 non residential)
18-20 Apr 08     9-11 May 08     13-15 Jun 08
18-20 Jul 08      1-3 Aug 08       5-7 Sep 08
10-12 Oct 08     7-9 Nov 08
5 days £495 (£350 non residential)

25-30 May 08     27 Jul-1 Aug 08    17-22 Aug 08
19-24 Oct 08

2 people booking together deduct £10 (2 day) or £20 (5 day) per person
 

SCOTTISH SCRAMBLING WEEK
TORRIDON & THE NORTH WEST

You can spend a great time amongst the wonderful mountains of the North West Highlands where you will find the wildest and most picturesque scenery in Britain, so don’t forget to bring your camera! Days could include: An Teallach, Liathach, Beinn Bhan, Bein Alligan and Suilven. A fully inclusive week based out of the comfortable Kinlochewe Hotel in the heart of the Torridon mountains. www.kinlochewehotel.com Price includes: Guiding/Instruction, 4 mountain days and 4 nights B&B accommodation.

DATES & COST
5 Days £450
Sat 17 -Wed 21 May 08    Wed 21-Sun 25 May 08
Sat 18 -Wed 22 Oct 08     Wed 22-Sun 26 Oct 08

 

MUNROS - ISLE OF SKYE

This is an opportunity to complete a large number (if not all) of Skye’s mighty Munros. Ideal for those with a little less confidence to tackle them in one full traverse. Price includes: Guiding/Instruction, 4 mountain days and 4 nights B&B accommodation.

DATES & COST
5 days £450
Sat 24 -Wed 28 May 08     Wed 28 May-Sun 1 Jun 08
Sat 11 -Wed 15 Oct 08      Wed 15-Sun 19 Oct 08

THE SKYE CUILLIN TRAVERSE

This is the ultimate scramble and Britain’s finest mountaineering expedition, the complete traverse of the Cuillin Ridge in a two day journey.The full ridge will be attempted after some initial training and preparation. If the weather is poor we will aim to do the best sections of the ridge on separate days.You should be a confident scrambler and have a very high level of fitness. Max Ratio 3:1
Price includes: Instruction, 4 nights B&B accommodation and one nights bivouac (weather permitting)

DATES & COST
5 Days £450
Sat 17 -Wed 21 May 08     Wed 21-Sun 25 May 08
Sat 24 -Wed 28 May 08     Wed 28 May-Sun 1 Jun 08

MEETING ARRANGEMENTS
All course dates are inclusive activity days, so you should arrive the evening before, accommodation is included

SCOTLAND - GETTING THERE - EASY ACCESS BY AIR
It is only a short flight from London and the South of England (www.flybmi.com or www.ba.com) to Inverness followed by a 60/90min drive or a connection by coach or train.We can sometimes collect clients from Inverness, please enquire. For Skye we suggest Glasgow International Airport.

ALTERNATIVE DATES
All courses can be run on alternative dates on request if booked at least 4 weeks in advance.

INSURANCE
Recommended, especially for cancellation and personal belongings. 5 days £22

 

 

 
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