Climbing
Intro to multipitch
Move on from single-pitch climbing and experience the thrill and adventure of some classic multi-pitch routes in Snowdonia, North Wales on our multi-pitch climbing course.
You will receive personalised instruction and coaching from a friendly, experienced and patient instructor. The course programme and routes selected are flexible to take account of prevailing weather conditions, individual aims and abilities.
Course Outline
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Review of current skills, experience and aspirations.
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Re-cap on core rock climbing skills and techniques.
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Route choice and route finding.
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Rope techniques
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Gear placement
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Personal abseiling and self protection.
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Personalised coaching to develop movement skills on the rock, outdoors.
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Environmental issues and impacts.
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Course review and feedback.
Learn to lead
Enjoy your first lead climb in the stunning scenery of Snowdonia, North Wales. Our 2 day Learning to Lead Climb course, provides an introduction to lead climbing.
You will receive personalised instruction and coaching from a friendly, experienced and patient instructor. The course programme and routes selected are flexible to take account of prevailing weather conditions, individual aims and abilities.
Course Outline
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Review of current skills, experience and aspirations.
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Re-cap on core rock climbing skills and techniques, including belaying techniques
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Selection, use and assessment of placement, of rock climbing equipment (nuts, hex’s, camming devices)
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multi-point anchors
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Personal abseiling and self protection.
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Personalised coaching to develop lead climbing and movement skills on the rock.
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Environmental issues and impacts
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Course review and feedback
Sea cliffs
Experience the challenges and exhilaration of sea cliff climbing at Gogarth and Rhoscolyn, on the Isle of Anglesey, on our 2 day Sea Cliff Climbing course.
Sea-cliff climbing can be intimidating, exciting and atmospheric. Gogarth and Rhoscolyn offer good routes for instructing as well as some adventurous and classic climbs.
Course Outline
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Review of current skills, experience and aspirations.
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Re-cap on core rock climbing skills and techniques, including belaying techniques.
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Equipment care and maintenance.
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Rope management on sea-cliffs.
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Security, escape routes, personal abseiling and self protection.
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Communication on sea cliffs.
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Personalised coaching to develop movement skills on the rock.
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Environmental issues and impacts.
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Course review and feedback
Scrambling
Classic scrambles
Do you have dreams of walking in the footsteps of Mallory, or tackling the Snowdon Horseshoe? What about something more exhilarating such as Crib Goch or the North Ridge of Tryfan?
Get in touch to discuss what your dreams are and we can help you work out exactly which scramble would suit you now, and in the future. Get ready for a fantastic day out!
Advanced scrambling
If you are confident and have completed an intro to scrambling course then you might be thinking of your next step in scrambling.
Here are just a few examples:
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Tryfan Bach Approach (Grade 3)
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Wrinkled Tower (Grade 3)
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Clogwyn Y Person Arête (Grade 2/3)
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Cneifion Arête, Glyder Fawr (Grade 3)
Intro to scrambling
You’ve been mountain walking for a while now and you’ve got your mountain legs sorted. However, as you look up at those rocky ridges, you find yourself wondering how to tackle them.
Our Introduction to scrambling course is designed to take you off the beaten path and bridge that gap. We will help you transition smoothly from steep walking to moving confidently on rocky terrain. Under professional, supportive guidance, you’ll learn the art of movement, route finding, and how to safely use your hands and feet to negotiate steeper ground. Unlock a whole new world of adventure.
Our Winter Skills Courses in Scotland provide the winter skills required for winter walking and mountaineering. These winter activities are more challenging and demanding – but very rewarding. Our Winter Skills courses in Scotland are ideal for walkers with summer hill walking and/or scrambling experience.
As an alternative to the introductory courses, you may prefer to book a guided winter walk with our qualified and experienced instructor, Joe Begley, to find out what it’s like doing some classic Winter walking in North Wales or Scotland. The walks we select on the day are chosen depending upon prevailing weather conditions, abilities and aspirations.
The Snowdonia National Park in North Wales is our base for our winter skills, walking and winter navigation courses. Aviemore, in the Cairngorms National Park, is our Scottish base. Both locations offer easy access to the valleys, hills and mountains, to terrain that is ideal for developing winter walking skills, providing you with some spectacular views, great days out and memorable experiences.
Locations: Snowdonia National Park, North Wales and the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Winter conditions occur from October to April and can be very unpredictable, that is why we offer our winter courses and guiding in both North Wales and Scotland.
Winter Skills and Climbing
What experience do I need?
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Intro to Winter Skills
Summer hill walking experience is essential.
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Classic Scottish Mountain Ridges
Summer and Winter hill walking experience is essential. You will ideally have experience of using crampons and ice-axes. Additional skills days can be added.
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Winter Walking in North Wales or Scotland
Summer hill walking experience is essential. We will cover the use of crampons and ice-axes (where appropriate), prior to the commencement of our winter walks.