Mountain Skills Courses
To meet the needs of the the hill walker who wants to be come an independent walker, develop skills, lead others or prep for an assessment we offer the following courses:
A practical one day course for beginners, taking the mystery out of maps. Covering all you need to know about maps and map reading. Small Ratios 1:6 to maximise learning.
Topics covered will include:
Feature identification, finding direction, understanding scale, measuring distance, grid references, contours, map orientation. Introduction to the compass. What to do when lost and planning a safe walk
Develops and consolidates the skills learnt on the introductory course and further develops compass skills such as taking and walking on a bearings and introduces pacing, estimating time and distance.
This course is designed for those who want to develop their confidence in the mountains so they can become more independent walkers.
Topics covered will include
Introduction of map reading skills, clothing and equipment, interpretation and importance of weather forecasts, pace setting, use of poles, negotiating steep and rough ground, dealing with emergencies, Ratio 1:8
Interested in our Mountain Skills Courses?
The Mourne Mountains offers great terrain for developing your skills under our expert tutelage. Please contact us for more information…
Register your interest
To register your interest in any of the courses listed above, please fill in the below enquiry form. You will receive an email shortly with some further information.