Awarding Body

Mountain Training

Scheme

Hill & Mountain Skills

Course

Hill 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.

Booking is Via Experiance outdoors website- www.experienceoutdoors.org.uk/outdoor-learning-overview/training-courses-and-cpd/events?view=event&itid=63

Ever wanted to get out in the hills by yourself but not had the confidence?  This 2-day introductory course will support you to develop the skills and knowledge to find your way safely around the hills.  Suitable for those with no prior experience, or those looking to consolidate and build on existing experience.

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. Please note, this is a personal skills course, not a leadership course.

Mountain Training’s 2-day Hill Skills course is your key to getting started in countryside and moorland walking. No previous hill walking experience is required but if you have some and would like to gain confidence planning walks, navigating and understanding the equipment required, then it’s an ideal way to develop your skills.

The Hills Skills syllabus covers the following aspects:

• Planning – how to successfully plan a hill walk 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 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 hills and your day out.
• Navigation in the hills – everything from selecting a compass to navigation strategies and an intro to GPS.
• Environmental knowledge – how to minimise your impact on the hill and information on good practice and useful organisations.
• Hazards and emergency procedures in the hills – how to respond to any hazards you encounter and what to do in an emergency.

Participants will receive a free copy of the BMC book 'Safety on Mountains'

Start

07/06/2025 09:00

End

08/06/2025 17:00

Total Days

2

Maximum Bookings

16

Venue

Bangholm Outdoor Centre

Town

Edinburgh

County

Edinburgh

Postcode

EH6 4RJ

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

55.97439

Longitude

-3.19924

Name

City of Edinburgh Council

Phone

07849574585

Website

Booking/Details

Email