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Intro
There are so many advantages to being part of a small group. Because you won't have to share your instructor with lots of other people, different aims and objectives are easier to achieve, you will learn more and make the most out of your course. Also, we all fit nicely into one car, so don’t have to clog up the roads and the air with another diesel minibus.
On all mountaineering courses and introductory scrambling courses, the maximum number of people is four (1:4).
On all climbing courses and advanced scrambling courses, the maximum number of people is two (1:2).
Costs
All courses are available as a 2 day weekend course or a 5 day midweek course
Weekend courses (Sat & Sun) cost £150 per person
Midweek courses (Mon to Fri) cost £300 per person
Private courses and guiding is £150 per day
Courses
Please have a look at the gallery page for lots of pictures and a few videos, and the 2008 calendar to see when you could be out in the hills having some adventures!
If you would like to know more about a course, or if you can't quite see what you are looking for, please feel free to get in touch.
Mountaineering Courses...
Navigation and other hill skills
This course covers all the essential techniques, which will enable you to travel safely and efficiently in the mountains. On a five day course you'll have the option of wild camping.
Winter hill skills in the Scottish Highlands
It is often said that there is no such thing as winter hill walking in Scotland... it’s all mountaineering. Stepping up to the additional challenges of winter mountaineering can be an incredibly rewarding and satisfying experience. Topics such as snow craft (use of crampons and ice axe) avalanche awareness and advanced navigation will be covered. On a five day course you'll have the option of spending a night in your very own snow-hole.
Scrambling Courses...
Introduction to Scrambling
Scrambling is the wonderful gray area between hill walking and climbing. This course will concentrate on the classic easy scrambles of North Wales such as Tryfan’s North Ridge and The Snowdon Horseshoe.
Advanced Scrambling
The harder and more committing scrambles of Snowdonia can be found in quiet remote cwms or on big sprawling cliffs. These scrambles can provide some exceptional mountaineering experiences.
Rock Climbing Courses...
Introduction to climbing
Climbing is a spectacular sport, I could reel off a string of superlatives, but you just have to try it to understand. This course concentrates on the basic skills to get you started.
Inside-Out
This course is designed for the large number of people who regularly use indoor climbing walls and would like to venture into the great outdoors.
Learn to Lead
Leading a climb is an incredibly satisfying experience. This course is for regular outdoor climbers who would like to venture onto the sharp end of the rope.
Fine tune your leading
Placing good gear, building bomber belays, neat and efficient ropework. As well as taking a good hard look at the nuts and bolts of leading, we will also cover topics such as your mental approach to leading, and how this can be altered to enable you to climb harder.
Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
Occasionally, things do go pear shaped and climbers should be equipped to deal with potential problems. This course is designed to teach you a few simple and efficient rescue techniques.
Movement Coaching
For this course, we'll swap our harnesses and ropes for some squidgy bouldering mats. Without the mental pressures of exposed crags, loose rock and dodgy belays, you can focus on improving your technique and climbing harder.
Guiding
Dream of White Horses, Cenotaph Corner, The Snowdon Horseshoe or The Welsh 3000’ers in a single day. Whatever your ambition, I want to help you achieve it.