Scrambling

Aug 2, 20202 min read

Back to the Hills

From the 13th July we have fortunately been back up and running - here's a quick run down of what we have been doing and a taste of what...

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

Jan 21, 20192 min read

Mountain Skills Weekend

Learning how to plan and prepare for a day in the mountains, what kit to take and wear and how to navigate your way from A to B are the...

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

Jan 9, 20191 min read

No snow but great for scrambling...

Although we are all desperate for a bit of snow in the hills you've got to make the most of what you've got - and you can always have an...

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

Oct 19, 20171 min read

Snowdon Horseshoe

Guided day around the Snowdon Horseshoe

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

Oct 15, 20171 min read

Scrambling Skills For Hillwalkers

Weekend scrambling for hillwalkers course in Snowdonia

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

Oct 8, 20173 min read

Pinnacle Scramble, Tryfan

I was out with Chris and Yana on Friday for a scrambling day and their first go at a grade 3 route. Scrambles are graded 1 - 3 with 3...

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

Oct 8, 20171 min read

Wet and Windy Scrambling Weekend

Scrambling and climbing weekend in Snowdonia

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

Sep 5, 20172 min read

Scrambling Skills

Scrambling for beginners course in Snowdonia

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

Jul 9, 20172 min read

Matterhorn Training

I was working for High Mountain Guides this weekend with Tom, helping him prepare for his forthcoming trip to attempt the Matterhorn -...

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

Jul 8, 20171 min read

Scrambling Skills for Hillwalkers

Out on the excellent grade 1 scramble the North Ridge of Tryfan yesterday with Paula and Sally. We spent the day looking at the skills...

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

Jul 1, 20171 min read

Stunning Day On Crib Goch

Today I was out with 5 gents for their first trip along Crib Goch. To get ahead of the crowds and get a parking space we went for an...

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

Jun 11, 20171 min read

Scrambling Weekend

This weekend i was working for Snowdonia Mountain Skills on a guided scrambles course with a mountaineering club. The weather on Saturday...

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

May 8, 20172 min read

Advanced Scrambling Weekend

Advanced scrambling skills - ropes and climbing gear.

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

Apr 24, 20172 min read

Mountain Skills Weekend

2 day Mountain Skills course covering the skills required to get about the UK mountains

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

Dec 15, 20162 min read

Autumn Scrambling

Scrambling in Snowdonia - Tryfan and Cneifion Arete

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R Bale

Oct 10, 20161 min read

Advanced Scrambling in Ogwen

Advanced scrambling weekend with Bremex Mountaineering Club

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

Aug 22, 20161 min read

Wet Day on Crib Goch

I was out with fellow Munro Compleater (all the Scottish mountains over 3000 feet) Humphrey today for a traverse of the classic grade 1...

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Rusty bale

Jul 26, 20163 min read

Starter Scrambles in Ogwen

The last few weeks I've been fortunate enough to introduce a few people to scrambling and no better place to give it a go for the first...

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

May 20, 20162 min read

Wet Adventure on Snowdon

Back out with Rebecca and Chris yesterday, week 3 of their Tim Harrop Mountain Activities Mountain Month. We were after some climbing and...

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Richard Bale (Rusty)

May 18, 20161 min read

Scrambling for Hillwalkers Weekend

Last weekend Tarquin was out with novice scramblers Piotr and Magdalena for 2 days of scrambling skills. They went up the excellent grade...

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