​COURSE OUTLINE:

• Lead your own scrambles:

Learn the skills and decision-making needed to safely lead Grade III scrambles and easy alpine-style rock climbs and move together and efficiently when appropriate to do so

• Develop rope work systems:

Practice short pitching, direct belays, moving together, and appropriate rope techniques for varied terrain

• Place solid protection:

Gain confidence in placing and assessing gear (nuts, slings, cams) and building reliable anchors in the mountains using a limited scrambling specific rack

• Route-finding in complex terrain:

Learn to interpret guidebooks, choose safe lines, and adapt plans to your skill set and the mountain conditions

• Movement coaching:

Refine your footwork and body positioning for technical ground, including controlled down-climbing​

• Risk management & judgement:

Build the ability to assess hazards, make sound decisions under pressure, and understand when to rope up, move together or move unroped​

• Abseiling and retreat skills:

Practice abseil setups and techniques for descending safely from difficult or unplanned terrain

• Apply your skills on classic scrambles:

Tackle iconic routes across the Lake District, putting your learning into real practice

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WHAT TO EXPECT

• Two full days of advanced, hands-on mountaineering instruction

• Progression toward independent movement on Grade III scrambles and easy rock climbs

• Skills in short pitching, moving together, and taking coils

• A focus on mountain judgment, risk management, and decision-making

• A low-ratio (1:2) learning environment for personalised coaching

• Opportunities to apply skills on classic Lake District scrambles and mountaineering routes