COURSE SUMMARY

Mountain Skills One  - provides an introduction for all those wishing to gain the skills to navigate with confidence using a map and compass in various weather conditions and terrain.

 In addition, it provides the foundation training for progress towards Mountain Skills 2 and Mountain Leadership qualifications.

 

COURSE CONTENT

This is a full two-day course with additional learning material pre-course.

The course covers,  -

Map reading – Understanding scales, identifying features, contour interpretation. 

Introduction to the Compass – Its use for navigation and route planning. 

The Mountain Environment - access, flora, fauna, geology, Leave No Trace and Mountain Weather. All the skills are the practiced on hiking routes over both days.

Maps and compasses are provided for this course if required.

 

Cost €130    -   Group discounts for 4 persons or more.

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GROUP SIZE - Ratio’s: Min of 1:2 ; Max of 1:6

 

BOOKING  -  email - paul.mather100@gmail.com   or Phone - 087 2967759

 

COURSE NOTES

You'll be given comprehensive course notes and online videos to go through prior to and after the training weekend.

 

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