Cairngorm Classic Rock Routes Course

The one-day classic Cairngorm rock climbing routes course in the Cairngorms, Scotland, is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to climb some of the most iconic routes in the region. The course will begin with a meet and greet with the instructors and a safety briefing, followed by instruction on climbing techniques, equipment selection, and route finding. Participants will then have the opportunity to climb a selection of classic routes under the guidance of the instructors, with instruction on communication with partners and gear placement.

The routes chosen for the day will be tailored to the experience and skill level of the group. Throughout the day, the instructors will provide feedback on technique and provide guidance on how to improve performance. The day will conclude with a debrief and discussion of the day’s experiences, providing an opportunity for participants to ask questions and provide feedback. Overall, the course offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning rock climbing terrain of the Cairngorms while developing climbing skills and knowledge under the guidance of experienced instructors.

We pride ourselves on providing as much kit as possible for you.  However, the list below is what we recommend you should bring to your Learn To Lead Multi Pitch Climbing Course:

• Travel insurance. (We are insured for all our trips, but we recommend everyone has their own travel insurance as well.)
• Transportation to the venue. (We may be able to help with this though – if you need transportation please drop us an enquiry and we can see what we can do to help.)
• Lunch, water.
• Personal medication
• Sun cream, midge net
• Waterproofs (it is Scotland after all)
• Sturdy footwear.

Here at Highland Outdoor Adventures, we pride ourselves on providing as much as we can but you are welcome to bring your own equipment if you do prefer. The list below is what we provide you with on the day.

• All instruction.
• Helmets
• Ropes
• Harness
• Helmets
• All Technical Climbing Gear
• All first aid and safety equipment.
• Photographs of the day provided for you at no extra cost! If the weather is good we will have a DSLR professional camera and maybe even a drone, so we can take photos and videos of your adventure and you can look back at the day for years to come. If the weather is less favourable we will bring a GoPro (as it is waterproof) so we will still be able to take photos for you.