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.

This Mountain Skills Navigation Course is ideal for anyone that wants to be self sufficient in the mountains of the UK and is based in Snowdonia, North Wales.
Price: £145 per person
Ratio: 1:6
Length: 2 days

Who is the course suitable for?

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to feel that they can safely navigate in the mountains – whatever the weather and visibility. Whether you are a hill walker who wants to be able to head out in all weathers, considering enrolling on the Mountain Leader scheme or a climber who wants to be able to navigate from the top of the route back down to the pub in the dark the skills are the same. If you have existing navigation skills we will be able to build on these over the two days, if you have none we will give you them!

We regularly get a mixture of ages and experience and are used to tailoring the course to meet the needs of a varied group of people. (Anyone over the age of 10 can join the course but under 18’s need to be accompanied by an adult and be happy to undertake two full mountain days).

What does the mountain skills navigation course cover?

– Two full days of practical navigation in the mountains of Snowdonia
-Planning a route using maps and guidebooks
– Clothing and equipment overview and selection
– Introduction to different map scales
– How to set the map
– How to interpret contours
– How to interpret key symbols ie how to find a footpath, fence, stream etc
– How to plan and follow a route using paths and other key features
– How to plan and follow a route off the path
– How to estimate distance using pacing and timing
– How to navigate in poor or limited visibility
– How to use the compass
– How to re-orientate yourself if you do get lost
– Movement over steep gound (this is not a scrambling course but will give a gentle introduction)
– Mountain weather – how the weather affects our route planning and choice during the day
– Emergency procedures in case of an incident
– Choice and use of equipment including an element of use of GPS (I will demonstrate the role that GPS plays for me in my own navigation and we will look at the advantages and limitations of GPS units. You don’t need a GPS unit but I will happily answer questions about yours if you bring it along.)
– Environmental knowledge and considerations

What are the MTUK Mountain Skills Courses?

This course is an MTUK Mountain Skills course. It is an ideal choice for walkers interested in applying their countryside walking skills to the mountain environment. The course fee includes the following:

• BMC Safety on the Mountains Handbook
• Registration with Mountain Training
• Certificate of attendance upon completion of the course
• Mountain Training Timings Card

You do not need to register with MTUK – we will do this on your behalf when you book the course.

What makes our courses different?

My courses are based on many years of practical experience in the mountains as a walker, mountaineer, climber and member of the Llanberis Mountain Rescue team. I use a map and compass in all weathers, day and night most days of the year around the world. Having gone all the way through the UK qualification system I have been assessed to the highest level and have spent a great deal of time looking at the skills involved in teaching what can be a complex subject. I also really enjoy the freedom of being able to navigate in the mountains and it gives me a great deal of pleasure to pass that freedom on. My courses are progressive, relaxed and will equip you with the skills that you need to be self sufficent in the mountains, whatever the visibility.

For full details and online booking please visit: https://www.expeditionguide.com/portfolio-items/mountain-skills-navigation/

Start

09/10/2023 09:00

End

10/10/2023 16:00

Total Days

2

Maximum Bookings

6

Bookings

2

Venue

Moel Siabod Cafe, Capel Curig

Town

Betws-y-Coed

County

Conwy Principal Area

Postcode

LL24 0EF

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

53.10232

Longitude

-3.90233

Name

Rob Johnson

Phone

01248 209576

Website

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