Mountain Skills Weekend

£160.00

Based in Keswick. This 2 Day course is for walkers who want to progress from low and mid level walks in for example the Yorkshire Dales or Peak District to the higher fells of the Lake District, Scotland and Wales.

Our Mountain Skills Weekend is suitable for those who want to increase their confidence in the higher mountains of Britain.

It may be that you want to progress from the ‘tamer’ areas of Britain (such as the Dales or the Peaks) or have always loved the mountains but need the skills to go further with confidence and the suitable skills.

Those who wish to become Mountain Leaders or teach mountaineering skills will find the days suitable.

It is not for those who have no map and compass skills. In addition a good level of fitness is required.

If the dates do not suit contact me for the Private/Bespoke Training Days.

Alternatively choose our Intermediate Navigation Days in the Yorkshire Dales where we will be learning on the slopes of Ingleborough.

 

Our Mountain Skills Weekend day covers many of the skills required in the higher mountains and include:

  • Route Planning and Preparation
  • Following complex compass bearings
  • Navigation Strategies on specific legs
  • An understanding of ‘Mountain sense’
  • Appropriate use of compass skills
  • Using contours and understanding their messages
  • Dealing with steep ground.
  • Understanding what to do when the cloud descends
  • Learn how to use technology to back up traditional skills.
  • Environmental knowledge

9.30: Meet for the start of the walk.
A full day’s walk over the mountain’s of the Lake District.

The course is based out of Keswick. There is unending accommodation choices in the town.

Each day will be in a different area but weather permitting will include ascents of some Wainwright fells.

The Mountain Skills Weekend costs £160 per person.

Please organize your own accommodation, clothes and food for the weekend but I am happy to offer advice on all.

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