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.

The Hill Skills course is 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?

Personal clothing and equipment, transport, accommodation and meals.

Registration for the Scheme

Each participant is registered with the Hill & Mountain Skills scheme with Mountain Training prior to attending the course. This is included in the course cost.

More information can be found in the Scheme Handbook or on the Mountain Training website.

Minimum Booking

This course requires two people booked to run (this is a stipulation by Mountain Training), in the event that minimum course numbers are not met a full refund or alternative dates will be offered, if you have any queries then please contact Way of the Wild. U18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Start

27/08/2022 09:00

End

28/08/2022 17:00

Total Days

2

Maximum Bookings

6

Venue

Dromore Visitor Centre Car Park, Cairnsmore of Fleet NNR

Town

Near Creetown (B796)

County

Dumfries and Galloway

Postcode

DG7 2BP

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

54.95156

Longitude

-4.25396

Name

Way of the Wild

Phone

07740354554

Website

Booking/Details

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