Mountain Training registered Mountain Skills Course

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All prepared for navigation in the Mountains on the Mountain skills course

All prepared for navigation in the Mountains on the Mountain skills course

The Mountain skills course develops mountain skills. Nic , James and Matty wanted to make sure they had everything covered. We went through everything required to look after yourself is covered from navigation to what to pack in your rucksack. Will spent 2 days out in the mountains discussing what to do when, personal kit, and they developed their navigation skills particularly on the contour interpretation front.
Get yourself prepared in the mountains with Mountaineering Joe !
Duration: 2 day + 1 evening – instruction only Cost: £120 for the course Location: Snowdonia, North Wales Group size: up to 4 clients with Mountaineering Joe!

Some of the Mountain Skills Course content

  • What to take into account for high level mountain walks • Navigation in mountains • Weather in the mountains and how this differs to normal forecasts • Dealing with emergencies

The Mountain Skills course is for people who want feel safe whilst in the mountains.

 

How it all works
Mountain Training, is the official UK body that oversees training for qualifications and personal skills in the outdoors. All participants are required to register with Mountain Training. (http://www.mountain-training.org/walking/awards/hill-and-mountain-skills). Registration:

  • Access to unlimited technical advice from Mountain Training • You enter your walks into their logbook so you have a record of everything you have done (optional but great if you intend to take the outdoors further!) • You will receive copy of the ‘Safety on Mountains’ handbook • You Register/book a course on their web site You then book a course via their web site. My courses will be listed under Mountaineeringjoe.

Following this link for further details: http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountain-skills-courses-snowdonia/ Once registered you can then start logging your days out immediately if you want to. When you are ready to book a course this can be done via the mountain training web site. I will be able to see your log book and then be able to tailor the instruction personally for you. Once you have attend the course then a certificate of attendance after the training course will be send to you. Course requirements and equipment • You will need clothing and footwear that is appropriate for mountain conditions. • Hill and Mountain Skills courses require a minimum of 2 persons to run. • Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information contact Mountaineering Joe or visit Mountain Training.

Get yourself prepared in the mountains with Mountaineering Joe.

Practicing crampon and ice axe skills in Devils Kitchen

Winter skills with Ice Axe and crampons course in Scotland.

Winter walking steep getting out of the valley

Winter walking steep getting out of the valley

We had a great day out practicing winter skills in the valley below the north face of Ben Nevis. The course was for people who have not used an ice axe or crampons before. So we practiced all the basic skills during the day. You will soon got on top of it! We finished off with a climb up Ben Nevis. Not always as easy as you would have thought considering the unstable weather conditions! For more information winter skills course have a look at http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/winter-skills-courses-scotland/

 

Guided walking on the Anglesey Coastal path with Mountaineering Joe

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The curvy steep steps down to South Stack lighthouse

The curvy steep steps down to South Stack lighthouse

Walking along the Anglesey Coastal Path between North and South Stack in the Holyhead Mountain area with a summit of Holyhead Mountain. It is true no matter what the time of the year its seems you can always walk on Anglesey Coastal path. The Anglesey coastal path is a great walking day out particularly when the weather is terrible in the mountains! Guided walking with Mountaineering Joe
A great view down to the light house at South Stack.

A great view down to the light house at South Stack.

Walking on the Anglesey Coastal Path at Rhosneigr

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Walking on the Anglesey Coastal Path at Rhosneigr with beautiful views from the beach. The Anglesey coastal path is absolutely stunning at the moment! Mountaineering Joe

Walking on the Anglesey Coastal Path at Rhosneigr with beautiful views from the beach. The Anglesey coastal path is absolutely stunning at the moment! Mountaineering Joe

An excellent day out walking along the Anglesey Coastal Path at Rhosneigr with beautiful views from the rock Cerrig y brain on the beach. No matter what the time of the year you can always walk on Anglesey. The coastal path is well worth paying a visit, it is absolutely stunning at the moment! Mountaineering Joe

A great day out walking on the Carneddau in Snowdonia with Lindsey and Dylan

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Lindsey and Dylan looking relaxed having just summited Carnedd Dafydd

Lindsey and Dylan looking relaxed having just summited Carnedd Dafydd

We had a great out walking on the Carneddau. Lindsey and Dylan did a magnificent and long horse shoe walk around the Carnedd mountain range. Starting out by rock scrambling up the east ridge of Pen yr Ole Wen and summiting on Pen ye Ole Wen, then on to Carnedd Dafydd and finally the second highest mountain in Snowdonia Carnedd Llewelyn. We continued across to Bwlch Eryl Farchog and back down to the valley. Walking in freezing temperatures and very very cold winds, wind chill being -15c, Lindsey pushed through to complete the walk in a good time. Most impressive!
Lindsey walking up into Cwm Lloer, Carneddau Snowdonia

Lindsey walking up into Cwm Lloer, Carneddau Snowdonia