After this course, you should be able to safely explore scrambling routes. This will massively expand your capability in the mountains. You will find new playgrounds as a trail runner, hiker or mountaineer.
Topics Covered
- Climbing techniques
- Navigation- Safety considerations
- Limitations of scrambling
- Emergency procedures.
Day 1:
- Intro to rock climbing (modern climbing equipment and safety techniques)
- The top rope system
- The Confidence Rope
- Gear used (harness, helmet, rope, slings protection) and how to care for it.
- Climbing techniques for Scrambling
Day 2:
- We will climb one of the easier scrambling routes and you will get lots of time and opportunity to practice a variety of safety techniques learned.
- How does this translate to scrambling?
- What are the benefits and limitations of scrambling?
- Scrambling techniques, gear used.
