Scrambling

Often difficult to define, scrambling involves using your hands-not just your feet-to get up a hill or mountain. So what appears to be a scramble to one person may be another’s idea of a frightening climb. To many, scrambling lies somewhere in between walking and rock-climbing, with no need for lots of technical equipment or expertise.

That said, the exposure of un-roped scrambles can be dramatic, and so care must be taken to ensure safety.

For further information on scrambling and grade systems, look at the websites below.

Useful websites:
www.goxplore.net/guides/Scrambling
www.mountaindays.net/content/articles/gradesrock.php

Organisations / Associations:
www.thebmc.co.uk (British Mountaineering Council)

Courses:
www.compasswest.co.uk/scrambling-courses.htm
www.walkaboutscotland.com/classic_scrambles.php
www.alphamountaineering.co.uk
www.skye-mountain-guides.co.uk
www.mountainplan.com


(Photo by Brian Evans from 'Scrambles in the Lake District North')