Award Description
This qualification trains and assesses candidates in the skills required to lead walking groups in winter conditions in the mountains. The use of crampons and axes is covered in the scheme. It builds on the skills acquired in the Mountain Leader qualification, which candidates must hold to access the Winter Mountain Leader scheme.
These courses are run under the umbrella of Pete Hill WMCI, one of the UK's foremost and best-known MTS-accredited course providers.
This course will be directed and run by Samantha Leary WMCI, who has worked as a WML course director for many years and has known Pete for even more!
The quality, safety and value-for-money of all of our courses reflects this high level of experience and our courses are rated second to none. The relaxed and supportive atmosphere with which we run our training courses is well known and the results of our assessment weeks speak for themselves.
Based at Badaguish in the Glenmore area in the superb Cairngorm mountains, we have access to a variety of excellent training areas whatever the weather.
Discounted camping and WigWam accommodation is available at Badaguish and they come with access to great drying facilities and other essentials. There are also a variety of other local accommodation options and Aviemore is a short distance away, offering all the usual services and facilities, including good bus, road and rail links. Information about booking at Badaguish will be included on your booking confirmation.
For full details and to book, visit www.petehillwmci.com. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!