HOME PAGE 2004-2005 PROGRAMME WALKING CLIMBING & SCRAMBLING BACKPACKING LINKS PAGE Write-Ups GALLERY CHARITIES E MAIL US MEETINGS COMMITTEE & MEMBERS Frequently asked questions  

Home

Programme

Walking

Climbing

Backpack

Links

Newsletter

Gallery

Charities

Email

Meetings

Committee

FAQ's

Climbing & Scrambling
If we are not out climbing on real rock, then we are at the Bear Rock climbing wall at Warwick University. We attend most Saturday mornings if nothing else is on the programme; we do, however, strive to get out on the real M'coy as often as possible.

Lawrencefield 2002

 

 

 

 

Julie and Steve, twilight shift @ the Roaches.
 

Disclaimer

Climbing is dangerous!

All the information held on these pages is for your entertainment and gives examples of what we as a club do. In no way should this information be used for any other purpose. Ie as a guide or training substitute.

It is your personal responsibility to attain proper training in climbing techniques and the use of climbing equipment

For more information on training please visit the British Mountaineering Council web site.

By reading this information you accept full responsibility for your actions.

Valkyrie (Roaches) VS

 

===============================================================================================

Scrambling is intrinsically one of  the most dangerous forms of mountaineering. It links walking with rock climbing at its lowest level but is generally done without fixed belay systems (as in rock climbing). Moving together, alpine style, is quite a common scenario; two or more people moving, roped together, but only placing the rope over spikes of rock for protection as they progress.

 

 

Larry and Les, high up on the Cyfrwy Arete. A grade III *** scramble on the flanks of Cadair Idris. 2002
 

Grade I. A scramble that gives some exposure but doesn’t usually necessitate the use of rope-work; These scrambles can usually be reversed and are easily within the realms of most ardent walkers.

Grade II. More exposure and more technical, rope-work may be beneficial unless you’re very confident; Only a few scrambles at this grade can be reversed.

Grade III. Very exposed with steep pitches that will probably require roping; Forget about reversing one unless you want to leave some kit behind! This is virtually rock climbing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Cyfrwy Arete

If an ‘S’ follows the grade, then the scrambling is extremely severe. You are now entering the realms of rock climbing at the lower grades (moderate or difficult)

A 3 star system accompanies the grade, defining the quality of the route. The more stars the better the route!