This 2-day course is the official Mountain Training - Hill Skills Course a great way to develop your personal skills and confidence in all elements of hill walking. From planning a coastal walk to navigating in the hills, these courses is the ideal opportunity to learn the basics and enjoy the countryside.
What does a Hill Skills Course Cover?
- Planning – how to successfully plan a walk in the mountains.
- Walking skills – what things should you consider while out walking and what can make life easier (pace, nutrition, movement skills, steep ground etc.).
- Clothing and equipment – being suitably dressed and equipped can make the difference between a great day out and a complete disaster.
- Weather – how it affects a day out.
- Navigation in the hills– everything from selecting a compass and using a map to navigation in poor visibility and an intro to GPS.
- Environmental knowledge – how to minimise your impact on the hill, information on good practice and useful organisations.
- Hazards and emergency procedures in the mountains – how to respond to any hazards you encounter and what to do in an emergency.
Where do the courses run?
- The Cheviots from Wooler
- The Pentlands - from Lothian Ski Centre
- North Yorks Dales, from Malham
Who are the courses for?
Courses are for anyone who is interested in exploring our hills, and is ideal for those without ant experience.
