Scrambling Progression Week | Snowdonia / Eryri

Experience the very best scrambling terrain Eryri / Snowdonia has to offer on this five-day guided scrambling progression course. Designed for adventurous hillwalkers looking to move beyond traditional mountain walking, this course takes you from classic Grade 1 scrambles such as Tryfan North Ridge and Crib Goch through to more advanced, technical scrambling routes where you'll learn how to move confidently on exposed terrain with the security of a rope. 

"Eaisly one of my best weeks in the mountains. I always wanted to try out scrambling and the harder routes with a rope, from start to finish it was just amazing." - Jenny | Scrambling Week 2026

Over the first three days, you'll develop movement skills, route-finding awareness, and confidence on some of the UK's most iconic Grade 1 scrambles. As the week progresses, we'll introduce the rope and guide you on the most exciting Grade 2 and Grade 3 mountain routes, including famous graded scrambles such as Cneifion Arête, East Ridge of Y Garn, Pinnacle Ridge, Clogwyn y Person Arête, and other classic Snowdonia scrambles selected to suit conditions and group ability. 

Led by experienced local Mountaineering Instructors, this is the ideal opportunity to experience some of Eryri / Snowdonia's classic scrambles under the guidance and supervision of our highly experienced team. 

Instructor ratio will be 4:1 on the first three days followed by 2:1 on the final two roped scrambling days. Helmets and harness included, just bring hiking gear and a sense of adventure.

Confirmation is instant and includes your kit list and all the event details.

Who Is This For? 

This course is aimed at hillwalkers and scramblers who want to progress beyond Grade 1 scrambling and develop the skills and confidence needed for more technical and exposed mountain routes. Whether you're looking to tackle classic Snowdonia ridges more safely or prepare for future alpine adventures, this course provides a structured pathway into advanced scrambling. 

Suitable for: 

• Experienced hillwalkers looking to get into scrambling. 

• Scramblers who want to progress beyond grade 1 scrambling.

• Those wanting to learn basics of roped scrambling.

• Mountain enthusiasts seeking greater confidence on exposed ridges and technical terrain. 

You should be reasonably fit, comfortable spending full days in the mountains, and have some previous hillwalking experience. No previous ropework experience is required.