Mountain Skills and Qualifications

Hill Skills

From £140.00 per person (1:8 ratio)

Duration: Two (2) days (16 hours minimum)
Cost: £140.00 per person (1:8 ratio)
Terrain / location: Peak District, Yorkshire Dales
Dates: Please contact us
Award body: Mountain Training

About Hill Skills

The Hill Skills course is aimed at the beginner hill walker and ideal for those interested in developing a practical understanding of how to plan walks, become familiar with the use of a map, learn about the equipment required and also gain an understanding of the effects of weather, how to deal with emergencies and gain a valuable understanding of the upland environment.

The course uses countryside and moorland areas where skills transfer to UK and Ireland walking locations.

What you’ll learn

Planning – successfully planning walks in UK or Ireland hills.
Walking skills – pace, nutrition, movement skills, steep ground considerations.
Clothing and equipment – proper dress and gear for safety and comfort.
Weather – how it affects hills and your day.
Navigation in the hills – compass selection, map use, poor visibility navigation, GPS introduction.
Environmental knowledge – minimising impact, good practices, relevant organisations.
Hazards and emergency procedures – responding to hazards and emergency protocols.

Course Details

Aspect	Details
Course Duration	Two (2) days (16 hours minimum)
Course Cost	£140.00 per person (1:8 ratio)
Terrain Area	Peak District, Yorkshire Dales
Course Dates	Please contact us