​COURSE OUTLINE

• Gear and Preparation:

We’ll start with a look at essential scrambling gear; focusing on footwear choice, helmets, and useful extras like gloves and emergency kit. You’ll also learn how to make the most of guidebooks, route descriptions, and digital tools to plan and prepare for your day.

• Movement Skills and Technique:

A strong foundation in good movement is key to safe scrambling. We’ll work on footwork, balance, and body positioning - learning how to move fluidly and securely across rock. Handholds, three points of contact, and efficient movement will be practiced throughout.

• Understanding the Terrain:

Scrambling is about making good decisions in dynamic terrain. Scrambling often means leaving the path and trusting your own judgment. We’ll focus on developing ‘follow your nose’ skills—learning how to read the rock in front of you and choose a line that’s safe and enjoyable. You’ll build the confidence to adapt on the move, respond to changing ground, and make smart decisions in real time

• Building Confidence on Steep Ground:

As the course progresses, we’ll introduce a variety of scrambling situations to challenge and build your confidence - moving over slabs, negotiating short rocky steps, and handling simple down climbs. All activities are tailored to your ability, with plenty of support and coaching.

• Safety and Decision Making:

We’ll explore how to plan a safe scrambling day from start to finish, including route choice, weather considerations, group dynamics, and basic emergency procedures. You’ll also learn how to stay on route, when to retreat, and what to do if things go wrong - including how to call for help if needed.

WHAT TO EXPECT:​

• A full day of practical, hands-on coaching focused on safe movement and technique 

• Instruction designed to build your confidence in route finding, footwork, handholds, and managing exposure

• Small groups (4 max) means low instructor-to-client ratio for personalised guidance and feedback

• A supportive learning environment that encourages questions, practice, and gradual progression

• Emphasis on good mountain movement, balance, and efficient climbing over rocky and loose ground

• Led by MCI+ instructors with lots of scrambling skills and mountain judgement