Walking

Mountain Navigation
Duration: 1 Day / Age: 16+ / Cost: £62pp
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An introduction to the basic techniques that will allow safe movement in mountainous terrain.

Map, compass, pacing and distance estimation, land feature identification will soon enable you to move confidently in the mountains.

 

  

Argyll's Hills
Duration: 2 Day / Age: 13+ / Cost: £110pp
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An opportunity to explore some of the classic
and also some of the less well known routes up and through the magnificent hills and glens of south Argyll. Group sizes will be small and like-minded/experienced and led by an experienced, qualified and local leader. An opportunity to enjoy the many stunning vistas and learn some of the local lore.

 

  

Easy Scrambles
Duration: 1 Day / Age: 16+ / Cost: £77pp
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Learn the techniques and gain experience in safe movement over rocky terrain. Gain an insight in route selection, movement skills, balance, coordination and confidence. This is not a rock climbing course, however guidance and practice in using a hillwalking safety rope in appropriate situations will be given.

 

 

  

Wet & Wild on Foot
Duration: 1 Day / Age: 13+ / Cost: £50pp
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Gorge walking and coasteering, two potentially adrenaline pumping ’wet’ scrambling activities. Experience the delights of working in a team to explore the direct route up a mountain gorge, taking any natural obstacle in your stride. Alternatively traverse a rock bound shoreline within a few metres of the ‘warm’ blue sea. Experience the thrills of a tyrolean traverse across an unclimbable zawn. A wetsuit & buoyancy aid is provided together with robust coveralls, walking boots and a helmet!.

 

  

Getting Started - Hillwalking
Duration: 2 Day / Age: 13+ / Cost: £110pp
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Using the immediate local area of the Luss hills and the Arrochar Alps your Instructor will introduce you to basic hillwalking skills. Mountain walking/safe movement skills, mountain navigation, river crossing techniques and emergency procedures will feature. An essentially practical course, the majority of the time will be spent on the hills and, weather dependant, there may be opportunities to bag Munros and scramble on the rockier peaks. All specialist equipment provided.

 

  

Winter Walking Skills
Duration: 2 Day / Age: 16+ / Cost: £135pp
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Gain an insight into the additional skills and
judgement required to safely move in the winter mountain environment.

Use of an ice axe and crampons, winter navigation, interpreting and monitoring the forecast weather, assessing snow conditions, plus food and clothing advice will all feature.

 

  

 

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