Ideal for those who want to take responsibility for others and share their passion for the mountains of the UK. You would have attended a Mountain Leader Training Course, spent some time practicing your skills in the mountains and now this is the last step to becoming a Mountain Leader.
THE
DETAILS
COURSE DATES
2019
30 Nov-4 Dec
2020
6-10 April
13-17 April
25-29 May
3-7 Aug
17-21 Aug
24-28 Oct
14-18 Nov
5-9 Dec
Split Course
15-16 Aug & 28-30 Aug
I can arrange bespoke dates if you are a group of min 3 wishing to do an assessment course.
COST
2019 £340 / 2020 £350 per person
(this is a non-residential course)
5 days
Ratio 1:4
(Mountain Training Cymru Provider No. 10003)
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.
What will my assessment look like?
This is a 5 day course spent in the mountains each day, looking at all aspects of the Mountain Training Syllabus including navigation, mountain hazards, how to keep people safe, weather and your general knowledge about the hills. As with all assessments they should be an enjoyable experience set in a relaxed atmosphere that allows you to perform at your best and hopefully learn some new skills too!
This is a mountain leading qualification and we will aim to spend every day in the mountain areas and helpfully summit a few peaks too! Below is a sample programme and is subject to change based on weather.
EXPERIENCE
During the period between training and assessment, candidates are expected to gain personal experience in mountain areas. This should preferably include some practise in leading parties in easy hill country. Working under the guidance of a suitably experienced leader in more difficult terrain is also recommended. Every opportunity should be taken to practise the skills learned during training.
Before you book onto a Mountain Leader assessment, make sure you have done the following:
PRE-REQUISITES CHECKLIST
Before you arrive please ensure you have done the following...
You must have attended a Mountain Leader training course (or have been granted exemption)
You must be familiar with the syllabus
You must have logged a minimum of 40 Quality Mountain Days in THREE different regions of the UK and Ireland
You must hold a current first aid certificate, minimum 16 hours and relevant to your work as a Mountain Leader
You must have logged at least 8 nights camping, including at least 4 nights wild camping
LOGBOOK
Please remember to update your digital logbook prior to the start of the course
WHERE DO WE MEET?
We will normally meet you in Capel Curig at 0900, we will confirm the time and place when you reserve your place.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Assessment by an approved Mountain Training provider.
WHAT"S NOT INCLUDED
Accommodation
Food
Personal Insurance
Personal equipment
BOOKING
You will need to complete a booking form and pay a deposit of £160 at the time of booking. Full payment will need to be made 30 days before the start of the course.
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
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...
DO I NEED PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE?
To undertake the Mountain Leader Assessment course you will need to fulfill the following
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You must have attended a Mountain Leader Training course (or have been granted exemption)
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You must be familiar with the syllabus
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You must have logged a minimum of 40 Quality Mountain Days in three different regions of the UK and Ireland (ideally identified on the Digital Logbook)
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You must hold a current first aid certificate, minimum 16 hours and relevant to your work as a Mountain Leader
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You must have logged at least 8 nights camping, including at least 4 nights wild camping
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?
You should ensure you are appropriately equipped to spend a week in the mountains. I will send you a detailed kit list when you confirm your place.
WHERE NEXT?
TRAINING
Mountain Leader Training courses in Snowdonia
REFRESHER DAYS
Mountain Leader Refresher Days based in North Wales
SCOTTISH WINTER
Winter walking course based in Cairngorm National Park
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