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.
Chockstone Mountaineering is run by Vicky. Vicky is an outdoor professional with extensive experience of leading and training people in the outdoors and specialises in nurturing potential. Her courses are welcoming, engaging and inclusive. Every day out is planned with your needs in mind so that you can achieve your aspirations in a positive environment, and at a pace and challenge level that suits you.
Vicky is based in North Wales and works full time in the mountains. In addition to delivering Hill & Mountain Skills and Rock Skills courses, Chockstone Mountaineering offers a range of bespoke hillwalking, mountaineering and climbing courses which include multipitch climbing, navigation skills, scrambling days, winter skills and much more.
If you would like more information about what Chockstone Mountaineering can offer, or to make a booking, don't hesitate to get in touch. You can check out our website, fill out our contact form or email vicky@chockstonemountaineering.co.uk directly.
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Course Overview:
This course is ideal for: Anyone interested in exploring the mountains
Previous experience required: Some hill walking experience and a reasonable level of fitness
Course location: Mountainous areas in Eryri (Snowdonia)
Course covers: Planning a journey in the mountains, what to take and how to pack, navigation in the mountains, simple scrambling, common mountain hazards and how to deal with them, what to do in an emergency