Ever feel like you could get more out of your hill day, or fancy bigger and better adventures? Turn yourself into the complete hillwalker by attending one of our 2 or 4 day mountain skills courses.
On a Four Day Mountain Skills Course we will cover some key skills to enhance your adventures, and you get the opportunity to camp wild. These include:
Navigation Training - Map & Compass Work, Route Planning, Escape Options
Introduction to GPS - Benefits and drawbacks
Personal Walking Skills - Movement Skills, Route Finding, Scrambling Skills
The Weather - Forecasts, reading the weather
Emergency Procedures - What to do when it all goes wrong
Environmental Concerns - Learn about the Environment and how to protect it
Plan and implement a two day walking route
Learn about Wild Camping (Site Selection, Campcraft, Hygiene)
Have an additional two days navigation training.
Experience some some night navigation
Four Day Summer Mountain Skills Course
If you are looking to book your challenge event that occurs within the next 72 hours please email us on lakelandmountainguides@live.co.uk or call us on 07557022362.
It is very rare that we are unable to provide a leader for an event, but as I'm sure you can appreciate the winter months can provide some harsh weather conditions and we will only take a booking if we deem it safe to head out.
Please note this is a instruction only course. Maps and compasses will be provided and wild camping equipment can be hired. Food & Accommodation is not included in the course cost.