Spend a week developing real outdoor skills, building confidence, and pushing yourself in some of Scotland’s most incredible environments.

The Hill & Rock programme focuses on helping you work towards two nationally recognised awards from Mountain Training:

• Hill Skills
• Rock Skills (Introduction)

These awards are widely recognised and give you a strong foundation for future adventures in the hills and on the rock. You’ll also gain access to Mountain Training’s digital logbook and a range of outdoor retailer discounts.

Throughout the week, you’ll learn how to move safely and confidently in the outdoors — from planning routes and navigating in the hills, to climbing, belaying and understanding equipment.

You’ll be supported every step of the way by experienced instructors, working as part of a small team of Explorers who are all there to learn, challenge themselves and try something new.

What you’ll experience

Rock Skills (Intro)
Learn the fundamentals of climbing, including:

• Safe use of equipment
• Belaying techniques
• Movement and climbing skills
• Climbing on both artificial walls and real rock

You’ll visit a range of climbing locations, giving you a true feel for the sport.

Hill Skills
Develop the knowledge and judgement needed to explore the hills safely:

• Route planning and navigation
• Kit, equipment and nutrition
• Environmental awareness
• Managing risk and dealing with emergencies

By the end of the week, you’ll have the confidence to plan and take part in your own hill adventures.

Programme Outline

This is a guide and may change depending on weather and group needs.

Day 1 - Team Building
Meet your team, get to know your instructors, and set your goals for the week.

Day 2 - Hill Skills 1
Introduction to planning, kit and navigation. Head out onto the hills to begin developing your skills.

Day 3 - Hill Skills 2
A full day in the hills focusing on navigation, environmental awareness, and emergency situations.

Day 4 - Rest Day
A more relaxed day delivered by the ScotJam Team.

Day 5 - Hill Skills 3
Plan and take part in a group-led hike, putting your new skills into practice.

Day 6 - Rock Skills 1
Start on the climbing wall to learn equipment and belaying, before heading to a real crag.

Day 7 - Rock Skills 2
A full day at a local crag, developing your climbing technique and confidence on real rock.

Day 8 - Celebrate & Wrap Up
Finish the week by celebrating your achievements.

Why choose Hill & Rock?

• Work towards nationally recognised outdoor qualifications
• Build confidence, independence and decision-making skills
• Learn skills that last a lifetime
• Experience real hillwalking and climbing environments
• Be part of a supportive team of like-minded Explorers

If you want a week that challenges you, builds your skills, and gets you out into the mountains and onto the rock — this is it.