Scramble Courses
Fiacaill Ridge in the Cairngorm national Park
Order NowWe offer scrambling courses based in Newtonmore in the Cairngorm National Park. Our training areas are the Cairngorms, Nevis & Glencoe mountain ranges. Scrambling can range from simple hands on easy ground to actual rope work with protection on very exposed terrain. On this course we will take you to the next level of difficulty where you will learn rope work & management, placing protection and hand & foot holds to negotiate the route. Correct body stance and movement on steep ground. Knowing when to and when not use the rope and protection is a key factor when scrambling. Only with practice and the no-how will you become skilled with the knowledge.
This is a 2 day course and accommodations and meals are included. We will provide all the technical equipment for your course. A minimum of two people are required for this course.
Introduction to Rock Climbing
Order NowThis is a course designed for folk who have no rock climbing experience. On this introduction course we will teach belaying, rope management, hand & foot holds and body position. You will be taught how to select and wear a harness. Learn basic knots and tying onto the harness for climbing. We will also cover abseiling and safety checks. This course is held outside on the rock for maximum training opportunity.
Introduction to Lead Climbing
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On this course you will be leading you own routes, placing your own protection and setting up your own belays under supervision of your instructor who will be independently next to you on his own rope. On multi pitch routes the changeover from second to lead is important and we will teach you all that is involved for a smooth transfer. The training is designed for you to absorb as much as you can in the 2 days provided. This course requires a minimum of two persons.
Accommodations and meals are included in the cost.
All the technical equipment is provided for this course.