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Develop Skills

Develop Skills

Designed to equip you with the skills you need to go out and enjoy your own adventures. Choose your discipline below from  Hill Walking,  Scrambling,  Rock Climbing,  Winter Climbing 

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Hill Walking

Develop Skills

Walking in the hills is a great way to explore the outdoors, boost your confidence and get some exercise.  Hill Walking skills such as navigation are fundamental to enjoying your own adventures outdoors safely and open up a world of opportunity.

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Scrambling

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Bridging the gap between Hill Walking & Rock Climbing; Scrambling requires a broad range of skills and judgement. We’ll progressively develop your skills and open up the wealth of quality mountaineering routes to be found across the UK.

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Rock Climbing

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We’re obsessed with Rock Climbing, from introducing people to their first time on rock, to being on the sharp end and taking the lead; right through to advanced skills & coaching to push your grade and operate in gnarly terrain. Let us show you the ropes.

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Winter Climbing

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We split our winter season between Norway and the Scottish West Coast each year. Whether you’re after high quality coaching, or just a great adventure, winter climbing is always a special experience.

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Potential new route climbed with @danlanemountaine Potential new route climbed with @danlanemountaineering on Sunday at Crinkle Crag on the Orme, traversing the obvious mid height break from right to left. 

Round the Bend (HVS, 4c), Crinkle Crag
P1. 52m Follow the flake of Ramp Romp to mid height and head left along the obvious break with good gear. Approaching the arete, take care with arranging gear and suspect rock; before going round the bend, into the corner system of No Comebacks. Scuttle left and belay on the ledge. P2. 8m Finish easily up the groove.

Good gear can be found throughout, we took doubles of Dragon cams up to red, and microcams, but also loads of good nuts in medium/large sizes. We were on the fence with the grade, could well be VS. 

It was very atmospheric with a howling wind, though thankfully didn't get any sea spray at any point. Thanks for indulging in a silly adventure Dan.
Josh and Sam joined us for a 2 day Learn to Lead T Josh and Sam joined us for a 2 day Learn to Lead Trad course, enjoying the seemingly endless good weather in Eryri, which finally looks set to break this evening.

Both keen and strong sport climbers, they quickly absorbed the technical skills and soon put them into practice leading their first trad climbs.

Super fun couple of days hanging out climbing with them, they're geared up thanks to our client discount with @v12_outdoor and ready for more adventurous climbing as trad warriors 🤟

@ami_professionals 
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Climbing with @matthewpricejones on Sunday at Crai Climbing with @matthewpricejones on Sunday at Craig Cywarch, had been meaning to visit for a long time having worked at Bryn Hafod for the @mountainclubstafford years ago.

We started with Acheron (HVS, 5a) before finishing with Doom (VS, 4c). As can be seen from the photos, a fair amount of vegetation, but plenty of good climbing to be found also. We did plenty of cleaning on the way, secateurs came in useful at times ✂️🌿. We also replaced the tat on the abseil stations. Definitely a crag to visit after a long dry spell, but should be in good condition for a while.

I've got a bit of availability through June for Rock Climbing, and can probably squeeze a few days in July also for folk looking for guiding or instructional courses. Can get in touch on here or follow the link in the bio to the website for more info.
Rambo (HVS, 5b), Gravestones last night with @roam Rambo (HVS, 5b), Gravestones last night with @roam.mtns
The amazing spring conditions continue here in Ery The amazing spring conditions continue here in Eryri. Evening climb with @t.carrick on Efnisien (E1, 5b), Craig Cwm Trwsgl.

Great bit of climbing, well worth seeking out and chuffed to tick one of the last E1 routes in my battered Ground Up North Wales Rock guidebook. So many great climbs here and good memories.
Climbing day on the limestone with @t.carrick and Climbing day on the limestone with @t.carrick and @danlanemountaineering starting with trad on Marine Drive. The Really Exciting Climb (HVS, 5a) and Vic 20 (HVS, 5b) both nice routes. 

We then went to check out the new lines at Don Side Beach @goverticalclimbing equipped. We arrived a bit too early but the traverse line Lord of the Gogs (6b) proved a good mini adventure and consolation. Note for folk keen to head here for the vertical lines, it needs a super low spring tide and is only accessible for a limited time either side of low tide. We managed to get on the traverse roughly half way through the tide cycle heading out. 

Foot anyone keen on learning to lead trad or sport to be able to enjoy ace adventures like these, get in touch.

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