The Mountain Skills courses are run by us for Mountain Training.

They are your key to getting started in mountain walking. These courses are aimed at beginners, so you don’t need any previous experience of mountain walking to attend. If you’d like to start your own walking adventures but aren’t confident about planning walks, navigating, understanding the equipment required, where to get a weather forecast, or what to do in an emergency, then these courses are for you.

On all of our courses we offer a friendly, sociable and supportive learning environment, all run by experienced, knowledgeable instructors.

What's covered on these courses?

Planning– how to successfully plan a mountain walk in the UK or Ireland.
Walking skills– what things should you consider while out walking and what can make life easier (pace, nutrition, movement skills, etc).
Clothing and equipment– being suitably dressed and equipped can make the difference between a great day out and a complete disaster.
Weather– how it affects the hills and your day out.
Navigation – everything from selecting a compass to navigation strategies and an intro to GPS.
Environmental knowledge– how to minimise your impact on the hill and 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 an emergency.

Our courses take place over two days (about eight hours each day). These are practical courses, and after an initial introduction, the days are spent outside with plenty of learning opportunities. But don’t worry – the pace of the course is relaxed and there'll be plenty of breaks, and lots of opportunities to ask questions and practice new skills!

Course dates and locations

14th - 15th June - Langdale in the Lake District (6 places available)

14th - 15th July - Borrowdale in the Lake District (6 places available)

Cost

These courses cost £165 per person.