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 2 course builds on the skills learned in Mountain Skills 1.
During the course you will sharpen your navigation skills and ability to read the landscape. The course gives you the opportunity to develop map interpretation, route finding, navigation and using a compass in poor visibility. You will learn how to move safely on steep ground and how to evaluate risk. The course also covers responsible hill walking, emergency procedures and dealing with accidents /incidents.
Mountain Skills 2 helps you prepare for Mountain Skills Assessment. After completing the course you will be well on your way to hiking safely and independently in the Mountains.
To book your place Click here or contact me through email info@beyondtheglass.ie or by phone 0863850398