HILL SKILLS
NAVIGATION
beginners hill walking navigation course in north wales
The Hill Skills course is aimed at the beginner hill walker and ideal for those interested in developing their navigation skills and awareness in the hills.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE COVER?
These 2 days will open up the world of hill walking to you, it will be a practical two days looking at what you should consider prior to heading out, what type of navigational skills are appropriate, when to use them and perhaps the most important crucial part, how to keep yourself safe.
Day 1 & 2
Over the course we will look at:
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Weather and route planning - what sort of planning tools are ideal to use
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Introduction to different map scales
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Grid References
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Interpreting symbols
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Planning and following a route using paths and other key features
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Estimating distances using pacing and timing
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How to use the compass
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Methods of relocating if a little confused!
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Hazards and emergency procedures - applying a bit of common sense to the hillside and knowing what to do if things don’t quite work out
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Appropriate hill walking equipment
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Environmental Knowledge
This course will follow the full syllabus of the Mountain Training Hills Skills and If you wish to receive a certificate of attendance on this course you will need to register in advance with Mountain Training.
Registration costs £20 and includes
Access to the Mountain Training Digital Logbook
A copy of the "Safety on Mountains" Handbook
Certificate of attendance
Access to technical advice from MTUK
WHO IS MOUNTAIN TRAINING?
Mountain Training's aim is to educate and train people in climbing, walking and mountaineering. They have developed a range of Nationally recognised mountain leadership, instruction and coaching awards, as well as skill courses.
The Hill Skills course is your key to getting started in countryside and moorland walking. There is no experience of hill walking required to attend a Hill Skills course because the content of the course is aimed at beginners. If you do have some experience of hill walking but aren’t confident about planning walks, navigating and understanding the equipment required, then the Hill Skills course is an ideal way to learn.
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS
One registration gives you access to all four courses.
To be eligible to attend any accredited Hill Skills course, you must register with Mountain Training, (candidates in Ireland can also register directly with Mountaineering Ireland).
Registration is free for under 18s and £20 for adults. This fee contributes towards the administration and quality assurance of the Hill Skills Scheme, gives you access to DLOG (a digital logbook for recording your activities) and material to help you develop as a rock climber.
For full details and how to register click here.
HOW TO BOOK
It's simple!
Complete the online booking form and pay a deposit
Make sure you check out the terms and conditions
Full payment details are on the booking form
You will receive confirmation of your booking, payment received and final details.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
All instruction by a approved Mountain Training provider
WHATS NOT INCLUDED
Accommodation
Food
Personal Insurance
Personal equipment
BOOKING?
You will need to complete a booking form and full payment will need to be made at the time of booking.
OTHER QUESTIONS
If you have other questions that you haven’t been able to find the answer to on my website, then just drop me a line at ppmountaineering@me.com
WHERE CAN I STAY?
There is a full range of accommodation options in Snowdonia to suit every budget and taste. The ones suggested below operate independently from Paul Poole Mountaineering.
HOSTELS
PLAS CURIG
01690720225
ST CURIGS CHURCH
07980 619139
GUEST HOUSE / INN
GWESTY PLAS COCH
01286 872122
TYN Y COED
01690 720331
CAMPSITES
GWERN GOF ISAF
01690 720276
GWERN GOF UCHAF
01690 720294
BRYN TYRCH FARM
01690 720414
DOLGAM
01690 720228
DO I NEED PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE?
No, apart from being a keen hill walker and having a reasonable level of fitness, which will help you get the most out of the course.
WHO WILL RUN MY COURSE?
All courses are run by myself, occasionally if I have to use another Instructor then I will inform you of that. I don’t use instructors unknown to me or who aren’t close friends. The small team that I use are equally as qualified, experienced and keen to share their enthusiasm of the mountains in a relaxed and safe manner.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?
Your personal hill kit, a 1,25:000 OS scale map of Snowdonia and a compass. I will send you a detailed kit list once you confirm your place.
WHERE DO WE MEET?
All my courses are run in Snowdonia from Llanberis or Capel Curig.I will confirm the time and place when you reserve your place.
WHERE NEXT?
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CONDITIONS OF BOOKING
Ensure you have a read of our Conditions of Booking before you book your place
WHATS NEW?
Find out what's been happening on the hill this week as well as any last minute availabilty