Advanced Navigation Course

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Learning to walk on a bearing across featureless ground

Learning to walk on a bearing across featureless ground

During September I am running an Advanced Navigation Course. This deals with steep complex mountainous ground contour interpretation. We look at using natural features to find out through this type of ground where a compass and timings are less useful and efficient. This also leads to good route finding using the gullies and ridges to navigate for you. Contact me for more details Joe at Mountaineering Joe.

Planning the next leg so important to get your strategy right

Planning the next leg so important to get your strategy right

Mountain Skills course in Snowdonia

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Planning the next navigation leg of navigation

Planning the next navigation leg of navigation


Mountain skills course in Snowdonia. This weekend I ran a Mountain skills course for Clair and Andrew. We discussed developing plans for mountain walks including escape routes and timings. We practiced navigating on steep ground, and spent time on understanding the weather in the mountains and how this differs to normal weather forecasts. Also how to deal with mountain emergencies, route finding and learning about the mountain environment. A great weekend for developing walking independence in the mountains.
Yes we found it in bad visability

Yes we found it in bad visability

Mountain Leader ML refresher weekend on a 1: 1 bases

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Best ways to cross a stream or not ML refresher weekend. Where would you cross?

Best ways to cross a stream or not ML refresher weekend. Where would you cross?

The weekend was spend looking at direct and in direct belays and anchor selection. A lot of time on Navigation using Contour interpretation navigation in order that the leader can spend time selecting the best route for their group running the navigation in the background. Hand railing natural features like gullies and ridges enable really efficient navigation on steep ground. Mark really got to grips with this and was strong on the geology and flora.
Navigation using Contour interpretation navigation in order that the leader can spend time selecting the most appropriate route for their group running the navigation in the background.

Navigation using Contour interpretation navigation in order that the leader can spend time selecting the most appropriate route for their group running the navigation in the background.

Mountain Skills Courses available in May (23/24 )and August (8/9)

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Planning the route through the mountains is really important

Planning the route through the mountains is really important


Walking in the mountains so some enjoyable. To stay safe and enjoy yourself in the mountains you need some skills and the Mountain Training registered Hill & Mountain Skills courses are designed to teach you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills required to walk in hill and mountain environment. Have a look at available courses on the Mountain Training web site and get yourself registered with Mountaineering Joe. For more detailed information follow this link http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountain-skills-courses/

To register with Mountain Training follow this link http://www.mountain-training.org/walking/skills-and-awards/hill-and-mountain-skills/mountain-skills

Navigating on a bearing in bad visibility requires good compass skills

Navigating on a bearing in bad visibility requires good compass skills

Mountain skills Course this March.

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Leading a navigation leg Mountain Skills course one of Mountain Training's courses

Leading a navigation leg Mountain Skills course one of Mountain Training’s courses

Thanks to Raj, Keiran, Louise, Bani, and Dan what a great group I had on our Mountain skills course this March. We had a great time spent over 2 days navigating and discussing mountains skills and the environment which all leads up to walking in the mountains safely. Topics discussed included planning your route, route finding, clothing systems, mountain weather, emergency situations and of course navigation You also get me to chat in the future to keep developing those mountain skills.

Mountain Skills Group A great day out navigating a great day out

Mountain Skills Group A great day out navigating a great day out

Learning to lead outdoor rock climbing

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Learning to Rock climb on slate

Learning to Rock climb on slate


We had a great few days transferring indoor wall climbing and bouldering skills to outdoor leading multi pitch rock climbing. Placing gear, building belays, and belay stance management. A great way to start your outdoor rock climbing

learning to handle the pressure while Abseiling rock climbing routes

learning to handle the pressure while Abseiling rock climbing routes

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.

2 day ML refresher course

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ML refresher locking off the South African Abseil2 day ML refresher course looking at the assessment in detail and revisiting techniques discussing the vital boarder line questions. It was Two days to Iron out any outstanding assessment issues, allowing assessment to be approached with confidence!ML refresher The 3 basic types of Heather

MTA Mountain Skills Course available in Snowdonia in June, July and August this year

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The cloud can suddenly come in. 5 mins ago it was clear

The cloud can suddenly come in. 5 mins ago it was clear

This course is all about getting into the mountains up high. We spent 2 days and one evening where we talk about walking in the mountains safely. Topics discussed included planning your route, route finding, clothing systems, mountain weather, emergency situations and of course navigation particularly in bad visibility . You will get technical help in the future to keep developing those mountain skills.

This is an ideal way to become comfortable in the mountains and to have the confidence whatever you want, like Crib Goch, Tryfan, to mention a few.
http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/walking/mountain-skills-course/

Wild camping enables you to adventure further

Wild camping enables you to adventure further

Mountain Training have just introduced this new course for people you what to formalise or make the step between hill to mountain walking. The Hill & Mountain Skills Courses.

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Walking in the mountains can be exciting

Walking in the mountains can be exciting

This mountain skills course is all about looking after yourself in the mountains. We spent 2 days and one evening where we covered everything required to enjoy the mountains. Topics which we covered over the weekend included route planning, clothing systems, mountain weather, emergency situations, environmental issues with walking, and a whole lot of navigation in bad visibility . You also will get technical help whenever you need in the future to keep developing your mountain skills and of course a online log book to keep your walks on.

Notice the walking poles put away in order to use both hands on steep ground

Notice the walking poles put away in order to use both hands on steep ground

This is an ideal way to make sure you are equipped for the mountains and to have the confidence to tackle the mountain environment with the skills required!

http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountain-skills-courses-snowdonia/