Learn Summer Skills

We run scrambling and navigation courses in Snowdonia and offering guiding and instruction on the Cuillin Ridge

 
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The Horns, autumn 2018

Develop your Navigation

£180 per day

We love the challenge of navigating in the mountains and are devotees of practising the art of using a map and compass. In the UK we have access to very wild and remote terrain, away from other people and marked paths. In order to get into these areas and more importantly out again, the ability to navigate efficiently is essential. 

We run navigation courses, for all levels, aiming to be supportive of your goals, from beginner to expert refresher courses.

Crib Goch 1, Snowdonia, Summer 2012

Crib Goch 1, Snowdonia, Summer 2012

INTRODUCTION TO SCRAMBLING (North wales)

£220 per person, 2 days. 1:4 ratio

This experience provides you the chance to use your hands to assist you in climbing up mountains. We will tackle some of the classic grade one scrambles such as the North ridge of Tryfan, Bristly ridge on Glyder Fach and Crib Goch in the Snowdon Massif. These will be without the use of ropes.

"Scrambling covers the middle ground between walking and climbing" BMC, read more here

East Ridge of Y Garn 2, Snowdonia, September 2016

East Ridge of Y Garn 2, Snowdonia, September 2016

SCRAMBLING skills PROGRESSION (north wales)

£240 per person, 2 days. 1:2 ratio

On this advanced skills course the ante is upped and we don harnesses, helmets and ropes to look at the techniques and methods for personal movement; to safe guard and assist your progress on harder scrambles up to grade three. These may include routes such Clogwyn y Persons arete and Cniefion arête.

Prerequisites: Some previous simple scrambling experience

The Misty Isle, May 2017

Skye guiding and Instruction

£280 per day for 1:2

We’ve been exploring the Cuillin every year since 2010 and can offer bespoke courses including Munro summit weeks, Inaccessible Pinnacle days and traverses. It is highly likely that we come up with a highly individualised plan to take into account your aspirations and the weather!

IN 2024 WE WILL BE ON SKYE IN MAY

Chapelle de la Gliere D, Chamonix, June 2017

Chapelle de la Gliere D, Chamonix, June 2017

ALPINE PREPARATION (north wales)

£240 per person, 2 days. 1:2 ratio

Snowdonia isn't the Alps but it has some perfect terrain for developing your ropework skills and techniques prior to a trip to the bigger mountains. We've got loads of experience on the big stuff so we'll get you slicker, quicker and more confident for big days out.