RATIO: 1 to 6 maximum
PRICE: £195 per person
DURATION: 3 days
LOCATIONS: Lake District (Borrowdale) & Snowdonia.
COURSE CONTENT: This three day course aims to provide hill walkers and novice mountain walkers with the foundation knowledge that will allow them to make the informed decisions required in order to develop their confidence to explore the mountain environments.
Subjects we will cover will include preparing for a day on the mountains, interpreting weather forecasts, choosing a suitable route, selecting appropriate equipment and clothing, an introduction to map reading and navigation, emergency procedures and how to organise a rescue before heading out into the hills to introduce practical skills. We will hold a route planning & preparation session for our upcoming 2 day 'mini exped & wild camp'.
*Note - Tents, sleeping or cooking equipment are not supplied.
This course will see us set out on a 'mini expedition' with a full day journeying into the upper environments of our mountain area. We will look at employing a navigational strategy, demonstrate & practice navigational skills in a 'real' scenario as we progress on our route. We will discuss camp craft, associated responsibilities and restrictions, as part of our choosing a suitable site for our overnight wild camp. After making camp we will (non-compulsory) head out after sunset for a night navigation exercise , which will introduce the skills required to navigate in conditions of poor visibility. We will spend a finall day completing our 'exped' by practicing the new skills gained whilst we journey through the mountains.
*This course is not associated with Mountain Training.
(Please note: adverse weather conditions may affect proposed itinerary)
SUITABILITY: This course would be suitable for those with some hill & mountain walking experience who may be looking to gain the skills required to allow them explore mountainous areas unguided and off path.
The course would be suitable for those who maybe interested in becoming a qualified Mountain Leader.
REQUIREMENTS: This course involves 3 days of outdoor practical skills explanation, demonstration and client implementation. Those attending should have an adequate level of fitness needed for 3 full days walking in mountainous terrain, with the addition of a wild camp. Appropriate clothing and equipment for the conditions will be required to gain the most from the course. No previous navigational knowledge is required but may be of benefit.
Those attending should be in possession of all items listed on kit list (which will be sent out with information pack on booking).
INCLUDED: Leadership, instruction, planning, organisation by fully qualified and experienced Mountain Leader/ Course Instructor.
NOT INCLUDED: Travel, accommodation, any other expenses such as parking fees, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: We recommend taking out travel, personal accident and cancellation insurance
RATIO: 1 to 6 maximum
PRICE: £195 per person
DURATION: 3 days
LOCATIONS: Lake District (Borrowdale) & Snowdonia.
COURSE CONTENT: This three day course aims to provide hill walkers and novice mountain walkers with the foundation knowledge that will allow them to make the informed decisions required in order to develop their confidence to explore the mountain environments.
Subjects we will cover will include preparing for a day on the mountains, interpreting weather forecasts, choosing a suitable route, selecting appropriate equipment and clothing, an introduction to map reading and navigation, emergency procedures and how to organise a rescue before heading out into the hills to introduce practical skills. We will hold a route planning & preparation session for our upcoming 2 day 'mini exped & wild camp'.
*Note - Tents, sleeping or cooking equipment are not supplied.
This course will see us set out on a 'mini expedition' with a full day journeying into the upper environments of our mountain area. We will look at employing a navigational strategy, demonstrate & practice navigational skills in a 'real' scenario as we progress on our route. We will discuss camp craft, associated responsibilities and restrictions, as part of our choosing a suitable site for our overnight wild camp. After making camp we will (non-compulsory) head out after sunset for a night navigation exercise , which will introduce the skills required to navigate in conditions of poor visibility. We will spend a finall day completing our 'exped' by practicing the new skills gained whilst we journey through the mountains.
*This course is not associated with Mountain Training.
(Please note: adverse weather conditions may affect proposed itinerary)
SUITABILITY: This course would be suitable for those with some hill & mountain walking experience who may be looking to gain the skills required to allow them explore mountainous areas unguided and off path.
The course would be suitable for those who maybe interested in becoming a qualified Mountain Leader.
REQUIREMENTS: This course involves 3 days of outdoor practical skills explanation, demonstration and client implementation. Those attending should have an adequate level of fitness needed for 3 full days walking in mountainous terrain, with the addition of a wild camp. Appropriate clothing and equipment for the conditions will be required to gain the most from the course. No previous navigational knowledge is required but may be of benefit.
Those attending should be in possession of all items listed on kit list (which will be sent out with information pack on booking).
INCLUDED: Leadership, instruction, planning, organisation by fully qualified and experienced Mountain Leader/ Course Instructor.
NOT INCLUDED: Travel, accommodation, any other expenses such as parking fees, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: We recommend taking out travel, personal accident and cancellation insurance