Hill & Mountain Skills Hill Skills

03/09/2022 - 04/09/2022

Felin Fach, Brecon

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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About

The Hill Skills course is your key to getting started in countryside walking. No previous hill walking experience is required to attend a Hill Skills course because the content of the course is aimed at beginners. If you do have some experience of hill walking but aren’t confident about planning walks, navigating and understanding the equipment required, then the Hill Skills course is an ideal way to learn.

Hill Skills Courses are nationally accredited and developed by Mountain Training, they aimed to equip you with basic knowledge and safety skills required to participate in hill walking.

What does the Hill Skills Course Cover?

The Hills Skills syllabus covers the following aspects:

  1. Planning
  2. Walking Skills
  3. Clothing and Equipment
  4. Weather
  5. Navigation in the Hills
  6. Environmental Knowledge
  7. Hazards and Emergency Procedures in the Hills

Prior Experience and Fitness

The course requires a moderate level of fitness as you can expect to be out walking each day for around 4-5 hours. The walking will generally be on footpaths or trails that are rough underfoot. Much of the journey during the course will involve learning opportunities and the pace of the day is relaxed with plenty of breaks.

Any health issues should be talked through with your Tutor prior to the start of the course.

What is included?

All instruction and learning resources, certificate upon completion, all group safety equipment, use of maps and compasses.

What is not included?

Transport, accommodation and meals.

Minimum Booking

This course will be guaranteed to run with a single booking.

Where And When

Start
03/09/2022
End
04/09/2022
Total Days
2
Maximum Bookings
6
Bookings
1
Venue
Felin Fach, Brecon
Town
Brecon
County
Powys
Postcode
LD3 0UE
Country
United Kingdom
Latitude
51.98000
Longitude
-3.32000

Provider

Name
Trigpoint Adventures
Phone
07769584650
Website
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    £130.00
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