Awarding Body

Mountain Training

Scheme

Mountain Leader

Course

Training

Type

Training

Award Description

This qualification trains and assesses candidates in the skills required to lead hillwalking groups in summer conditions on mountainous routes not requiring the planned use of a rope. Established in 1964, this was the first qualification created by Mountain Training.

Thank you for considering Ghyll Head for your journey to becoming a mountain leader. The Centre has been involved in delivering the scheme since 1967 and the trainers are current with Mountain Training and aim to offer a rewarding process on your journey to becoming a mountain leader. The mountain days will be in the Southern and Central Fells, Lake District. The course is set in a relaxed environment, with accommodation in our bungalow on site. The course is run over 6 days, where you will have an opportunity to learn, practise and discuss leadership and skills but also share ideas amongst the other candidates to consolidate and improve your knowledge. There will be evening sessions to go through the syllabus and small lecture and weather briefings in the morning. An assessment course will be running alongside the training. There will be a one night 2 days expedition so an opportunity to practise night navigation skills. Course costs is inclusive of VAT and includes all food except expedition food. There will be a hot snack on arrival back from expedition before the de- briefs. Equipment for the mountain should be provided by yourself however we have a large stock of kit should something be needed at the last minute. Please contact the centre for information and details about the course. The course cost is £440 for full residential and catered accommodation, however if you live locally we have a non residential option. Please note however that you will be required to participate in all the evening presentations. If you would like to discuss your experience, Quality Mountain Days and the training process please don't hesitate to contact the centre on 015394 43751 Thanks, Julie

Start

02/04/2018 11:00

End

07/04/2018 16:30

Total Days

6

Maximum Bookings

12

Bookings

6

Venue

Ghyll Head OEC

Town

Bowness -On -Windermere

County

Cumbria

Postcode

LA23 3LN

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

54.33000

Longitude

-2.93000

Name

Ghyll Head OEC

Phone

0788 4242 589

Website

Email