Awarding Body

Mountain Training

Scheme

Hill & Mountain Skills

Course

Mountain Skills

Type

Training

Award Description

The Hill & Mountain Skills scheme is a great way to develop your personal skills and confidence in all elements of hill and mountain walking. From planning a coastal walk to navigating in complex terrain, these courses are an ideal opportunity to learn the basics and enjoy the countryside. THIS IS NOT THE HILL AND MOORLAND LEADER SCHEME.

Course Outline:

This is a 3 day mountain skills course that can run with up to 4 people.  This course will take a holistic approach to mountain skills, we are looking to teach you all areas of hill walking, with the added bonus of camping.  We will do one introductory day and undertake a mountain journey before heading onto the hill for a one night mini expedition where we will focus on our navigation and campcraft skills. 

Undertaking a wild camping expedition is great fun and super exciting, it will help you hone your skills to be self sufficient on the hill. 

The course will meet at Honister Slate Mine and we will undertake a mountain journey from there.  Our mini expedition makes use of the Central Fells.  We can leave for the Central Fells from either of the following locations; Great Langdale, Honister, Seathwaite, Langstrath. 

Expect to cover:

• Planning 

How to successfully plan a walk in the mountains in the UK or Ireland.

• Walking skills 

What things should you consider while out walking and what can make life easier (pace, nutrition, movement skills, steep ground etc.).

• Clothing and equipment 

Being suitably dressed and equipped can make the difference between a great day out and a complete disaster.

• Weather 

How it affects the mountains and your day out.

• Navigation in the mountains 

Everything from selecting a compass and using a map to navigation in poor visibility and an intro to GPS.

• Environmental knowledge

How to minimise your impact on the hill, information on good practice and useful organisations.

• Hazards and emergency procedures in the mountains 

How to respond to any hazards you encounter and what to do in an emergency.

• Camp Craft 

Selecting and using appropriate tents and sleeping equipment. Choosing a good pitch and campsite. 

• Nutrition 

Foods to eat, cookware systems and preparing to out on the hill for longer periods. 

• Night Navigation 

How to respond to any hazards you encounter and what to do in an emergency.

Start

25/04/2025 09:00

End

27/04/2025 17:00

Total Days

3

Maximum Bookings

4

Bookings

2

Venue

Honister Slate Mine

Town

Borrowdale

County

Cumbria

Postcode

CA12 5UQ

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

54.51126

Longitude

-3.19951

Name

Lake District Mountaineering

Phone

07458353048

Website

Booking/Details

Email