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.
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.
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
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.