Ropework for Mountain Leaders

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Ropework training for mountain leaders, including belaying, selection of anchors, abseiling, and managing hazards.

Training Overview

This one-day training course will develop skills in managing groups on steep ground in the mountains. This includes hazard awareness, monitoring participants, spotting and positioning. It also includes the use of a rope for problem solving, for lowering down and bringing-up participants on steep slopes and rocky steps. We also cover simple abseiling techniques.
  • Managing steep ground hazards
  • Monitoring participants and spotting techniques
  • Scrambling techniques
  • Selecting Anchors
  • Tieing onto anchors and constructing a belay
  • Belaying techniques: lowering down and bring up a participant over a rocky step / steep slope;
  • Direct belay techniques;
  • Simple abseiling techniques.
  • Confidence roping;

The venue for the training is Ben Vorlich, by Loch Lomond. Meet up at Inveruglas car park at 10am. After that we shall walk to the southern slopes of Ben Vorlich to practice ropework skills. Finish at 4pm.

 

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Trip Overview

1 day
4-8 participants
About 5 miles
Moderate challenging
£85 standard price, £45 for Aspen Instructors

Trip Dates

11 Apr AVAILABLE

What to Bring

Please bring with you the following:

  • 30l rucksack
  • Waterproof trousers and jacket
  • Warm layers
  • Hat and gloves
  • Walking boots
  • Pack lunch and drink (a flask with a hot drink is a good idea)
  • Helmet
  • 30m confidence rope

We can provide (upon request)

  • Helmet
  • 30m confidence rope

 

Terms and Conditions

  1. Participants must disclose information on any relevant medical condition or treatment that may have a bearing on their ability to take part.
  2. Participants must provide information to Aspen Outdoors Ltd on their skills and experience in the activity (winter hillwalking, summer hillwalking, multi-day treks, bushcraft activities) to help determine their competence and suitability for the activity.
  3. Participants must read the information about the activity with particular attention to the grade/difficulty of the hike, the length of the day, the distance to be covered, and the height gained.
  4. The objectives of the event, for example, the ascent of one or more peaks, are not guaranteed, being subject to weather conditions, snow conditions, and the capability and competence of participants in the group.
  5. The objectives of the event may be modified or abandoned, subject to weather and snow conditions, and the capability and competence of the participants in the group.
  6. The event may be postponed or cancelled, subject to adverse weather and snow conditions. Should this happen, the company shall either provide a full refund or rearrange the event.
  7. Participants must consult the equipment list provided by the company and follow other instructions provided to them before the activity to ensure that they are appropriately prepared for the activity.
  8. During the activity, the participants must follow the instructions of the instructors to ensure their safety.
  9. If the customer cancels within four weeks of the event that is due to take place, the customer shall not be eligible for a refund.