Ever feel like you could get more out of your hill day, or fancy bigger and better adventures? Turn yourself into the complete hillwalker by attending one of our 2 or 4 day mountain skills courses.
On a Two Day Mountain Skills Course we will cover some key skills to enhance your adventures. These include:
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Navigation Training - Map & Compass Work, Route Planning, Escape Options
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Introduction to GPS - Benefits and drawbacks
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Personal Walking Skills - Movement Skills, Route Finding, Scrambling Skills
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The Weather - Forecasts, reading the weather
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Emergency Procedures - What to do when it all goes wrong
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Environmental Concerns - Learn about the Environment and how to protect it
Please note this is a instruction only course. Maps and compasses will be provided and wild camping equipment can be hired. Food & Accommodation is not included in the course cost.
Two Day Summer Mountain Skills Course
If you are looking to book a skills course that occurs within the next 72 hours please email us on lakelandmountainguides@live.co.uk or call us on 01900 336795.
It is very rare that we are unable to provide a leader for an event, but as I'm sure you can appreciate the winter months can provide some harsh weather conditions and we will only take a booking if we deem it safe to head out.
Please note this is a instruction only course. Maps and compasses will be provided and wild camping equipment can be hired. Food & Accommodation is not included in the course cost.