Introduction to Scrambling Course

The course is designed as in introduction to steep mountain and scrambling type terrain for those that want to gain confidence in steep ground and easy scrambles.  This course aims to give you the confidence and skills to start tackling those harder to reach areas, as well as enabling you to know what to do if you end up in that ground by mistake.

Fitness Level 3

Aimed at those who regularly ascend Munros (or equivalent) and are used to being off track, on steep/rough terrain. Maximum distance 14km and maximum ascent approximately 900m. Physically demanding.

What you'll learn 

By the end of the day those on the course should:

  • Be able to recognise steep ground on the map and on the ground ahead 
  • Have gained experience of travelling in all directions in steeper mountain terrain
  • Have skills to cope with rough/steep ground and understand ways of overcoming difficulties 

Course dates and locations 

Start time 9am, finish approximately 5pm 

2025 dates to be confirmed


Course Meeting Point

  • White Corries Café, Glencoe Mountain Resort   

Cost

£TBC for Mountaineering Scotland members 

Not a member? Join us - Thanks to your membership, we can subsidise the costs of our courses and offer them at affordable prices compared to most commercial providers. (More about membership benefits)

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  • Your membership fee goes back into supporting the work we do including our skills and safety course program
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How to book a place on a course

To book onto one of our mountain safety courses, you need to be a member of Mountaineering Scotland and aged 18 or over. 

Thanks to your membership, we can subsidise the costs of our courses and offer you cheaper course prices than most commercial providers.

  • Mountaineering Scotland members can book and pay easily and quickly online in our members’ web portal. 
  • If you are not a Mountaineering Scotland member, you can join and book your course place at the same time quickly and easily online in our members' web portal. 

Please take a look at our useful course information for booking and cancellation conditions.