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.
The 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