Mountain Skills Course

Do you want to have your own adventure’s in the mountains?

If so, the ‘Mountain Skills’ course will get you heading in the right direction and provide you with the knowledge, safety skills and confidence to do just that.

If you already have hill walking experience but want to progress to steep mountain terrain, then the Mountain Skills course is definitely the way forward.

*For further information on the mountain skills course, please click on the image:

Objectives:

The 2-Day Course is nationally accredited and endorsed by Mountain Rescue England and Wales and will provide you with the skills and confidence to:

Successfully plan a walk in the mountains in the UK or Ireland

Understand pace, nutrition and movement skills over various rocky terrain & steep ground

Make an informed choice of correct clothing and equipment – being suitably dressed and equipped can make the difference between a great day out and a complete disaster

Interpret the weather – how it may affect the mountains and your day

Navigate in the mountains – everything from selecting a compass and using a map to navigation in poor visibility and an intro to GPS

Environmental knowledge – how to minimise your impact on the hill, information on good practice and useful organisations

Hazards and emergency procedures in the mountains – how to respond to any hazards you encounter and what to do in a real emergency

Registration for the scheme

Booking on to either the Hill Skills or Mountain Skills course will automatically register with Mountain Training.

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Course details:

The 2-day course is run with a maximum of four people (larger groups can be accommodated) and will take place in the Snowdonia National Park.

Please contact myself via email with any course enquiries: mwall16@tiscali.co.uk

or clink on link below for booking form

*Max Adventures is an accredited provider of the Hill & Mountain Skills Scheme