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Scramble, Scramble, Scramble :-)
By Jon on 30/08/2005 09:29:27
Fancy something that's harder than walking, but not quite climbing? That'll be scrambling then - and here's a load of info to help you get started :-)
Where does walking stop and scrambling start? For most of us it'sthat point where you have to start using your hands regularly toprogress safely up the hill. Where does climbing start? That's a more difficult one - theharder grades of scrambling
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Scrambling - The Basics
By Jon on 18/04/2002 12:53:04
What is scrambling? What do the grades mean? Where to go and a guide to what the guide-book jargon really means...
Scrambling - what is it and some tips on how to do it...Funny really, 'scrambling' is only two letters away from rambling,but potentially a load more serious. So what is it? It's pretty muchthe grey area where walking and climbing meet. Easy
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Scramble Like A Pro
By Jon on 18/04/2002 17:24:36
Top tips and cunning techniques for when the tough get scrambling and the scrambling gets tough...
Scrambling's a pretty natural activity, really it's just easyclimbing and most of the same general rules apply, but there arestill a few tricks and tips you can use to make things easier foryourself on the steeper stuff. So hold on tight, don't look
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Best Scrambles Of 2007!
By Dave Mycroft on 10/01/2008 13:17:51
OM Routes Editor Dave Mycroft picks out his favourite scrambles of the year.
A New Year just wouldn't be a New Year without some 'Best Of'articles, so to get things moving, OUTDOORSmagic routes editor DaveMycroft has picked his favourite scrambling routes of2007.With a choice of routes across the full range of grades from 1
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Scramble Route - Brandreth, Lakes
By Dave Mycroft on 01/07/2008 14:07:56
Understated scrambling with glorious views high above Borrowdale in the Lake District.
Brandreth, Borrowdale - Lake District Grade: 1 and 3 This route, starting from Seathwaite, takes in both a traditional Lakeland Ghyll scramble and a
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Scramble Route - Ben Alder
By Dave Mycroft on 26/06/2006 14:40:40
A superb scramble in an isolated location, for those who really want to get away from it all.
North Buttress of Ben Alder, Scotland Grade: 2/3 A superb scramble in an isolated location, for those who really want to get away from it all. Equipment
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Scrambling Gear Guide
By Richard Gear on 19/04/2002 10:36:18
The inimitable Richard Gear takes you through the ins and outs of scrambling kit and the advantages of flip flops...
rack of climbingprotection, you can pretty much wear whatever you'd use for normalmountain walking.There are two areas though, where scrambling puts an extraemphasis. One is footwear and the other is freedom of movement. Clothing
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Gear Up For Scrambling!
By Paul Lewis on 15/04/2010 12:47:49
Mountaineering intructor tells you what kit you need to tackle higher grade scrambles safely.
Gearing up for scramblingScrambling’s strength is its simplicity and its ability to get you into spectacular (and quiet) places with the minimum of fuss and gear. But the question is what is that minimum gear everyone talks about? So here goes - a
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Scramble Route - Seniors' Ridge
By Dave Mycroft on 21/08/2006 12:08:57
Not one but two Snowdonian scrambles to take you from the base of the Idwal Slabs to near the summit of 999-metre Glyder Fawr for an exhilarating day's scrambling.
Seniors' Ridge Complete, Glyder Fawr, Snowdonia Grade: 2/1 A combination of two scramble routes taking you from the base of the Idwal slabs to a top
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Scramble Route - Eskdale
By Dave Mycroft on 11/12/2006 13:04:00
Our latest route is one of the finest ghyll scrambles in the Lake District when dry with sound rock and amazing views guaranteed.
dries enough to make this one of the most scenic and sporting beck scrambles in the Lake District. Equipment: ropes and protection equipment ooptional. Online Map link
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