Snowdonia 2-day scrambling introductory course

Learn the skills you need to tackle scrambles on your own, on this 2-day scrambling introductory day course in Snowdonia, UK's scrambling mecca. With Richard, an MIC Mountaineering Instructor.

2 Days

Jun - Sep

Intermediate

Description

Would you like to experience the fun of scrambling for the first time? Then I invite you to join me on a 2-day scrambling introductory course in Snowdonia, North Wales. I will give you the skills you need to tackle scrambles on your own.

If you are already a hillwalker looking to add some excitment to your hikes, then scrambling is perfect for you. Snowdonia is UK's scrambling and climbing mecca. We have so many fantastic scrambles to choose from here!

The course I propose will include choosing a route, personal movement skills and route finding. Also, we will go over what equipment you will need and how to use a rope.

We will spend the 2 days on Grade 1 scrambles, and possibly Grade 2. We may follow some of Snowdonia's classic scrambles, like Crib Goch, Cneifion Arete or Bristly Ridge. I assure you will add a good challenge and excitment to your next trip to the hills!

By the end of this scrambling course day, you will have increased your skills and be ready to take on more adventurous routes! Please note I take a maximum of 6 people on this scrambling course, to make sure everyone enjoys it in a safe way.

Want to join me for these great 2-day scrambling course? Then send me a request and we will start planning your trip right away. I also offer a 1-day introductory rock climbing course, if you want to give it a try!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Backpack

Waterproof jacket and trousers, boots, food, personal first aid items.

About the guide

Richard

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Mountain Guide

I hold a Mountaineering Instructor Certificate (MIC). I am fully qualified to guide and instruct all aspects of mountaineering and climbing in the UK throughout the year. Also, I am a full member of the Mountain Training Association (MTA) and the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI).

I love climbing and this passion has taken me all over the world, even to the summit of Mount Everest. I have also climbed in the Andes, as well as in the Alps, Norway and Canada. I reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 2001, as a member of the RAF Mountain Rescue Service Everest North Ridge expedition.

I first started mountaineering in Scotland with the RAF Mountain Rescue Service, over 20 years ago. Since then, I haven't stopped climbing and exploring new mountains in the UK and abroad. I have been a RAF Mountain Rescue Team Leader and also the Chief Instructor for 5 years. I have also climbed all the Munros, the Scottish peaks above 3000 feet.

I love climbing around North Wales and the rest of the UK. We have so many amazing climbing and scrambling spots to discover in this area! I enjoy taking my clients there for rock climbing, scrambling and mountain skills courses or for a guided day out.

We can set up a program according to your level and wishes. Contact me and we can start planning your next mountain adventure right away!

Languages

English

Certificates

AMI MIC

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What people are saying about Richard

David

So our adventure was sadly cancelled due to the extreme bad weather, however I rate our guide and his expertise highly as he put our safety first and offered a refund or voucher, so to me that speaks volumes about the company, I will be using explore share in the spring to reschedule the climb and hopefully have better weather for the occasion.

Carl

Charlotte

Great friendly guides with plenty of knowledge. They offered extra clothing and water, asked and organised several stops, we had several different types of climbers - those who are experiences and those who's this was a first experience, different fitness levels etc so they was able to separate and support the group accordingly. I would highly recommend Derry and Conor to anyone who was asking for a guide.

Stanley

We did our trip with Andy who's one of the guides working with Richard. Andy was fantastic - very knowledgable, experienced and patient. It was 5 of us and we've all had a great time despite different levels of experience. The climb was overlooking the valley which was used for Game of Thrones filming. Highly recommend to anyone looking for North Wales climbs.

Eleasha

My partner and I had Gareth as our guide and he was brilliant. His knowledge and history of the mountains made for good conversations and his endurance and patience was greatly appreciated on our climb. We didn't know what to expect but Gareth guided us on the path we were taking going up and the other path we would take descending down. I found it challenging at times but Gareth was always patient and truthfully reassuring on the types of steepness we faced and was able to put time/kilometres on it too, which encouraged me to push myself. He was very welcoming to small breaks and also kindly captured pictures and videos of me and my partner as we climbed, which is nice to look back on. Overall, I highly recommend this service. As first time climbers, the Rhyd Ddu path was challenging but so worth it as it was a beautiful, quieter path to climb. I specifically booked this service as a birthday surprise for my partner and loved the fact we were not part of a group and were able to enjoy the experience together. Keep up the great work and I'll be sure to pass on these details to anyone interested in climbing. Regards, Eleasha.