Outdoor Training

Challenge Training

Our challenge training will consist of a bespoke training combination from our various training offerings. We will work with you to ensure all the basics are covered, while tailoring the training venues and situations to the ones you are likely to encounter along your chosen path. To this end it is nearly impossible to list the exact nature, ratios or duration of this training here without knowing your intentions beforehand. So please, give us a shout so we can informally discuss your challenge with you.

Upcoming open sessions:

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Can we book a (random challenge) with you?

Many of the most popular "challenge" mountains and places are overcrowded and suffering dearly from the effects. While there are many very well organised and responsible organisations out there, who conduct challenge events at various scales in an ethical and sustainable manner, there are also many that don't.
Every year multiple tons (that is the actual quantity, not the saying) of rubbish are removed by volunteers and park rangers on the national three peaks (Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike) alone. While we are more than happy to recommend some challenge organisers to you, who we know act responsibly, ethically and sustainably, we do not offer challenge events or guiding ourselves. We do not view our mountains and countryside as "challenges that have to be conquered", rather we see them as beautiful places that have to be respected and experienced.

Can you train me for (random challenge)?

We believe that the most fulfilling challenge in life is to acquire the skills to tackle a hurdle self-sufficiently and comfortably. Therefore, if you would like to tackle one of the classic challenges or indeed want to challenge yourself rather than a specific place we will be able to help. We will put together a bespoke training program tailored to your needs and ensure you can safely complete your challenge yourself. We are confident that by the time you step out onto your chosen path you will no longer need one of our instructors by your side as you will have acquired the necessary skills.

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What do our difficulty values mean?
	Suitable for beginners with little or no previous knowledge and experience. For walking activities you should be able to walk at a slow to average pace continuously for 30 minutes.
	Suitable for intermediates with basic knowledge and previous experience. Walking participants should be able to walk at an average pace continuously for 1 hour. Climbing participants should be able to pass a belay test and/or demonstrate good bouldering practice.
	Suitable for those competent at and comfortable with the basics of the activity. Walking participants should be able to walk at an average pace and ascent rate continuously for 1 hour. For mountain activities, you should be a little sure-footed and not hugely afraid of heights, as activities may include short sections of exposure and steep ground. Climbing participants should be able to comfortably and competently top-rope grade 5 climbs or boulder the equivalent.
	Suitable for experienced participants with above average fitness and knowledge. Walking participants are expected to be able to walk at an average pace and rate of ascent continuously for 1 hour over broken terrain. For mountain activities you are expected to be sure-footed, have a moderate head for heights and be happy with longer stretches of moderate exposure. Climbing participants are expected to competently lead climb/belay and climb grade 5 indoors (or the equivalent boulder grade).
	Suitable for very experienced participants with high degrees of fitness and above average knowledge of the basics. Walking participants are expected to be able to walk to Naismith's rule (3-4km/hr + 1min/10m ascent) steadily for long periods of time over broken and complex terrain. For mountain activities you are expected to have a good sense of balance, be sure-footed and happy with long stretches of, at times severe, exposure. Participants are expected to show high levels of competence and self-sufficiency in their disciplines.

Our current private course price list:
For the prices listed here, we deliver a private booking just for you, on your chosen date and time. Where practical we will deliver the booking in your chosen location, though any areas outside of our usual operational areas may incur extra travel costs. We will let you know should this be the case. You will receive a full breakdown of costs with your quote.
Scrambling	£180 for the first 2 participants, £45 for each additional participant	A significant portion of the day is spent scrambling in complex, rocky and steep terrain.
Mountain Walk	£180 for the first 4 participants, £45 for each additional participant	Most of the day is spent walking in the mountains, though short sections of scrambling and steep terrain may be encountered.
Hill Walking	£170 for the first 4 participants, £25 for each additional participant	Days involving no possibility of scrambling and encountering rocky or steep terrain.
Lowland Walking	£160 for the first 6 participants, £20 for each additional participant
Beginner Navigation	£390 for the first 4 participants, £75 for each additional participant	2 days learning the fundamentals of navigating with map and compass.
Intermediate Navigation	£410 for the first 4 participants, £100 for each additional participant	2 days intermediate navigation, learning to navigate off path and across open countryside.
Advanced Navigation	£360 for the first 2 participants, £120 for each additional participant	2 day advanced navigation course learning to navigate in mountaineous terrain and remote countryside.