Mountain Craft & Mountain Skills - Summer

A mountain skills course will take you high into the mountains of Scotland or Wales where you can learn to travel safely and effectively in the mountain environment.

A popular choice is to combine some mountain skills days with some scrambling or rock climbing days.

Some of the themes that a mountain craft course can cover include:

 

Route Selection

Learn to plan a route that will be suitable for your objectives and will be the best route for the weather and conditions. Accurately estimate the time required on different types of terrain.

Weather Assessment

Use a mountain weather forecast effectively when planning a mountain day and learn to interpret nature's signals and act on them as the day progresses.

Navigation Skills

Learn to navigate in good and bad visibility using a map and compass (or GPS if requested). Use timing and pacing accurately to estimate distance covered.

Security on Steep Ground

Tackle steep ground (up to grade 1 scrambling terrain) and use spotting techniques to support each other. Make safe route finding decisions on steep ground.

Emergency Ropework

Learn how, when and where to use a 'hill rope' to solve problems. Simple techniques and a little knowledge of rope use can make potentially dangerous situations safe.

Wilderness Camp Craft

Wild camping can be a fantastic experience. With the correct skills you can stay warm and well-fed without having to carry too much extra weight.

Lots of Mountaineering

Expect to have ample opportunity to ascend Munros or Welsh Peaks.