Awarding Body

Mountain Training

Scheme

Mountain Skills (Ireland + NI)

Course

Mountain Skills 1

Type

Training

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. 

This Mountain Skills 1 training course is a great introduction to walking independantly in the hills. You will learn how to be safe and have fun. 

The course includes;

learning navigation skills;

planning your own routes;

chosing suitable maps and apps;

recognising and avoiding mountain hazards,

access and environment

To book a place please email Margaret at

mm.outdooractivities@gmail.com

Start

22/03/2025 09:30

End

23/03/2025 16:30

Total Days

2

Maximum Bookings

6

Bookings

4

Venue

Meelmore Lodge, Trassey Road

Town

Newcastle

County

Newry, Mourne and Down

Postcode

BT33 0QB

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

54.20899

Longitude

-5.99879

Name

Margaret McLachlan

Phone

+44 7795180492

Email