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.

To start and finish the session we will be in an indoor classroom

with toilets and kitchen. With a supply of home made cakes. 

Over night accomodation available if required.

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

18/04/2024 09:30

End

19/04/2024 17:00

Total Days

2

Maximum Bookings

8

Venue

Dartmoor Activity Centre, Broadleas. Haytor. TQ13 9XS

Town

Newton Abbot

County

Devon

Postcode

TQ13 9XS

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

50.57985

Longitude

-3.74450

Name

Aquila Outdoor Adventures

Phone

07768291223

Website

Booking/Details

Email