Introduction to scrambling is a one-day course developing your ability to manage and travel through grade 1 scrambling terrain.

By the end of the day you should feel more comfortable going out and tackling grade 1 scrambles on your own and be able to provide safeguarding tactics (not including a rope) to other members of your party.

Cost to BMC Members - £50

This will be a day spent outside in Grade 1 scrambling type terrain, in whatever the weather brings learning by doing, please make sure you have the equipment needed to spend six hours outside potentially in wet weather!

Syllabus:

• Clothing and equipment
• Basic scrambling techniques and movement skills
• Use of guide books
• Choosing a safe route and assessing risk
• Hazard management
• Assisting and safeguarding other party members without a rope
• Dealing with different weather conditions
• Review of day and ‘what next advice’

Level of experience and fitness:

Have completed a good number of off path hills walks and not find exposure too scary.

A good level of general mountain fitness is necessary, the ability to complete six hour days walking in the mountains with around 800m of height gain.

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