PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is part of the MTA Autumn conference. There is a limited amount of spaces left on the workshop which we are opening up to members who would like to attend. You are welcome to stay for the evening talk, however no meals will be included. Please ensure you bring a packed lunch and arrive at the venue for 09:15. 

Ropework for MLs

This workshop is for people who are preparing for assessment, or want a refresher in rope work in the context of the Mountain Leader qualification. 

This workshop concentrates on managing a group on steep group and emergency rope work required for Mountain Leader assessment a great opportunity to update and practise your skills either as a refresher or particularly if you are preparing for an assessment. Let’s face it when did you last get your rope out? 

The workshop will cover route selection and safeguarding a group in ascent and descent, confidence roping, selecting and using anchors.

It will include:

- Choice of suitable rope

- Confidence roping

- Practice of rope work systems

- Anchor selection

- Using the rope in context

- Personal descent techniques

Please bring personal hill kit and if you have them:

Gloves (leather palms are ideal, but otherwise thick non fleece are fine) - certain gardening gloves work well. 

30m confidence rope / Rope bag / Helmet - These items will be available to borrow

This workshop will be run by an experienced Mountain Training course director for the Mountain Leader qualification.  

Start

13/10/2024 09:30

End

13/10/2024 16:15

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

4

Bookings

2

Venue

Plas Y Brenin

Town

Capel Curig

County

Conwy

Postcode

LL24 0ET

Country

United Kingdom

Location

53.10220,-3.91841

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

01690 720272

Email