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 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, the course is a great way to develop your personal skills and confidence in all elements of hill walking.
Pied A Terre Adventures have been running outdoor skills courses for over 12 years and are recognised as one of the regions leading providers. You have the peace of mind you are being trained by an experienced and qualified International Mountain Leader who has 25 years outdoors and mountain experience.
The course is set in a relaxed and friendly environment and we use a mix of theory and practical training to enable you to develop your skills so that on completion of the course you are confident heading out into the hills on your own.
For further information and to discuss your requirements in more detail please email mytime@patadventures.com or call the office on 01403 788994
The Hill Skills syllabus covers the
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.
Duration: Two full days (typically 09.00-17.00)
Location: West Sussex section of the South Downs
For Hill Skills courses we work at a ratio of 1:8.
Your course is led by an extremely experienced and qualified outdoor instructor. They are a qualified to a minimum MTA Mountain Leader level and also have extensive experience leading and instructing in the area. All our instructors are also outdoor first aid qualified and DBS checked. Please organise your own accommodation for the course, if required as well as a packed lunch each day.