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.

Hill Skills Course                                      

Mountain Training’s two day Hill Skills course is your key to getting started in countryside and moorland walking. No previous hill walking experience is required but if you have some and would like to gain confidence planning walks, navigating and understanding the equipment required, then it’s an ideal way to develop your skills.

Mountain Training aims to inspire, enable and develop people in walking, climbing and mountaineering through the provision of nationally and internationally recognised skills training and leadership qualifications. All Mountain Training courses are quality assured.

Hill Skills - course content

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

Additionally, those attending will recieve the BMC book, Safety on Mountains and a 15% discount offer from our official skills partners Cotswold Outdoors and Snow & Rock to use instore or online.

Cotswold Outdoors have also created Mountain Training approved, suggested kit lists with “Best Value” or “Pro performance” options to suit your budget. These kit lists will help you find the gear you need for your skills course and to continue your adventures independently post-course. 

Really look forward to helping you get where you want to be on your adventures.

Start

20/04/2024 08:30

End

21/04/2024 16:30

Total Days

2

Maximum Bookings

8

Venue

Mill View

Town

Church Stretton

County

Shropshire

Postcode

SY6 6JG

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

52.54600

Longitude

-2.82281

Name

Phil Davies

Phone

07983330943

Email