Awarding Body

Mountain Training

Scheme

Hill & Mountain Skills

Course

Mountain 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.

Who is this for?

This course is for folks who identify as a women or non-binary that have some experience in the mountains and would like to develop your skills. The course will on Friday evening, with an introductory talk and a relaxed evening to get to know each other. Saturday will start with a short planning session before heading out to learn on the mountains. We will be spending two days in the mountains, learning and practising all the skills that will allow us to walk off marked path on rougher, more mountainous ground. The days out on the mountain will be approximately 5 to 6 hours and require a good level of fitness.

I provide an invaluable safe space for women to challenge themselves and feel comfortable to ask all the questions (from peeing, perioding and pooing to technical questions about mountaineering).  Honesty and vulnerability are seen as strength on all my courses and events. It means we understand each other better and the course gets tailored to your needs.

 Reasons why women spaces are so great: 

• more comfortable to express yourself

• less intimidating

• Women leading ensures women's needs are met

• feel safer, more supported and comfortable

• ensure that your voice is heard and listened to

• We will be able to address issues that challenge us in the outdoors

• You can feel comfortable in showing your own vulnerabilities without any judgement

• Meet others that have similar interests as yourself

• Together we will build up your self confidence, independence and skills

What we will be learning?

Planning

Walking skills

Clothing and equipment

Weather

Navigation in the hills

Environmental knowledge

Hazards and emergency procedures in the hills

What do I need to bring?

A rucksack

Warm layers (and a spare in your bag)

Waterproof top and bottom

Boots

Gloves and a warm hat

Minimum 1 litre of water, and/or hot drink in a flask for cold days. Packed lunch

Travel prayer mat

Bring your own map and compass if you have one. Please email if you'd like to borrow anything.

Where will we meet?

This course will be in Langdale, Lake District.

Start

27/08/2022 09:00

End

28/08/2022 17:00

Total Days

2

Maximum Bookings

8

Venue

Langdale Valley, Lake District

Town

Ambleside

County

Cumbria

Postcode

LA22 9JS

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

54.45173

Longitude

-3.07755

Name

Navigation with Harriet

Phone

07415824587

Website

Booking/Details

Email