MOUNTAIN SKILLS WORKSHOP - BENNACHIE
Looking to develop your skills and knowledge into the mountains?
Join us on a 2-day Mountain Training Scotland accredited course to give you the perfect toolkit to plan, navigate and explore our mountains safely and with confidence.
About the Trip
What we’ll cover
Planning – how to successfully plan a walk in the mountains.
Walking skills – what things you should consider while out walking and what can make life easier (pace, nutrition, movement skills on and off path, steep ground etc.).
Clothing and equipment – being suitably dressed and equipped can make all the difference!
Weather – how it affects the mountains and your day out.
Navigation in the mountains – map and compass work on and off path, pacing, timing, navigation techniques, GPS introduction and more.
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 this Mountain Skills Course for?
It’s ideal for anyone who’s interested in exploring our mountains. Some hillwalking experience is ideal but not required. This is a natural progression from our Hill Skills Workshop or Bronze Navigation Award course. If you’re an aspiring Mountain Leader who doesn’t know where to start their journey, then this is the course for you! You should be sufficiently fit to be able to enjoy a full day in the hills.
What does Mountain Training Scotland accreditation mean?
Mountain Training Scotland is the awarding organisation in Scotland for walk leader and climbing instructor qualifications. They also promote public education in the skills necessary for safe participation in hillwalking, mountaineering, and climbing activities. This means that you know you’re getting an industry recognised course with a tried and tested syllabus.
What else is Included?
15% off at Cotswold Outdoor and Snow+Rock.
25% off Recommended Hill Skills Products from Hillgoers shop (see below).
Lifetime use of Mountain Training’s digital logbook (DLOG) for recording your walks.
Additional Information
Meet time, Location & Estimate Walk Duration
The course will start on Saturday at the Bennachie Visitor Centre at 10:00, finishing around 17:00. Day 2 timings will be discussed with your course tutor on day 1.
There will be an element of classroom work in the morning of day 1 and some ‘homework’ to prepare for the final day.
You may be walking around 10-15 km, sometimes off path.
Walk Grading
This walk is graded as a Level 3 walk.
Find out more about our walk grading here.
Joining Details & Kit
Joining details, participation forms and kit lists will be sent out the week before the course.
Please contact us if you require more information.
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