Mountain Skills Courses

Mountain Skills Course Overview 

Are you ready to take the leap into the mountains? This two-day course will give you the mountain navigation skills you need to be safe and enjoy those big days out. We’ll introduce you to the world of mountaineering and get you ready to take on your own mountain adventures. 

What does a Mountain 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 and technical 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 the mountains and your day out.
• Mountain Navigation – 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.

Who is the Mountain Skills course for?

This Mountain Skills course is for anyone interested in exploring our mountains.  We hope you have some experience, but it's not essential. If you are an aspiring Mountain Leader, but not sure where to start, then this is the ideal introductory course for you.

​A general level of fitness is required for a days walking in upland and mountainous terrain.

Is this Mountain Skills course not quite what you’re looking for? Checkout our Hill Skills course.  If you have specific requirements, we can deliver a bespoke course tailored to your needs.