Hill Skills - 2 Day Course

06/06/2020 - 07/06/2020

The Lake District - Borrowdale

Bookings start from £130.00

Scheme Details

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.

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Course Overview

Start exploring the wild uplands and moorlands of Britian.  Join us on a Hill Skills course and gain the skills and confidence to safely enjoy big days out in the hills.  

Most of your time will be spent out in the hills with our experienced mountaineering instructors.  We’ll start with the very basics of navigation and and gradually introduce new topics.  We won’t cover lots of distance, instead we’ll focus on developing your hill skills.

No previous experience is required but you should have a reasonable level of fitness.

What does a Hill Skills Course Cover?

  • Planning - Safely plan a walk (distance, time, hazards, weather).
  • Walking skills – Pacing, movement skills on technical ground.
  • Clothing and equipment – Select appropriate clothing and equipment for a day in the hills.
  • Mountain weather – How mountain weather affects you and how to incorporate weather forecasting in safe route planning.
  • Navigation – Follow a route, map orientation, measure distance, contours, compass bearings, poor visibility techniques.
  • Environmental knowledge – Gain a deeper understanding of the upland environment.
  • Hazards and emergency procedures - Respond to hazards and what to do in an emergency.

About Mountain Skills Training

Mountains Skills Training is a mountain school run by full-time mountaineering instructors. We are passionate about the outdoors and want to help you gain the skills and confidence to enjoy the upland areas safely.

What we provide for the course:

  • Silva Expedition 4 Compass
  • OS Map of the course area
  • Waterproof map case

 

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Web: https://MountainSkillsTraining.co.uk

Tel: 01665 252073

Email: info@MountainSkillsTraining.co.uk

Where And When

Start
06/06/2020 10:00
End
07/06/2020 16:00
Total Days
2
Maximum Bookings
8
Venue
The Lake District - Borrowdale
Town
Keswick
County
Cumbria
Postcode
CA12 5XP
Country
United Kingdom
Latitude
54.60204
Longitude
-3.13472

Provider

Name
MST
Phone
44 1665 252069
Website
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