Mountain Training registered 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.