Award Description
This scheme is delivered on the island of Ireland ONLY. The Mountain Skills (MS) training course provides a general introduction to hillwalking in Ireland and the fundamentals of mountain navigation. Offering a solid foundation for gaining personal mountaineering proficiency, Mountain Skills training teaches the necessary skills in mountain safety, day and night navigation techniques, knowledge of hazards, and personal equipment, so that a person finishing the course may be in a position to safely, and competently, take to the hills. Mountain Skills training and assessment also provide foundation training for those who wish to progress to further leadership qualifications, such as the Mountain Leader (ML). Mountain Skills courses are available throughout Ireland.
Mountain Skills Two
Contact: liam@northwestadventure.ie
Builds on the skills covered on Mountain Skills One. It covers using a compass along with the map, navigating at night and in poor visibility, moving safely over steep ground & emergency procedures. This course is delivered through two days tuition in an upland environment.
The price for this course is €175.
• This includes all instruction.
• Food and accommodation are not included.
• Accommodation can be provided on request.