Mountain Leader Award - Training Course

This practical 6 day course will cover the technical and group management skills required to lead groups in the mountainous areas of the UK in non winter conditions.
A typical training course outline will look like this:

Itinerary

Day 1

Introductions at 9am. Outline of the week ahead.

  • Mountain day with emphasis on navigation skills
  • Evening lecture on mountain weather

Day 2

Morning meet with leadership skills discussion.

  • Mountain day with emphasis on leadership skills
  • Evening lecture on mountain hazards

Day 3

Hazards of steep ground day.

  • Hazards of steep ground and security techniques
  • Evening lecture on access and conservation
  • Expedition preparation skills

Day 4

Depart for expedition.

  • Navigation skills and leadership
  • Night navigation and expedition skills
  • Overnight camp

Day 5

Expedition continues.

  • Navigation and leadership
  • Return to base
  • Theory on mountain safety & emergency procedures
  • Evening visit to local Mountain Rescue base

Day 6

Improvised rescue.

  • River crossing session
  • Individual debriefs
  • End of course 4pm

Course Ratio

The ratio of instructors to participants on this course is 1:6.

Course Price

The cost of this course is £320 per person (Non Residential)

Dates:

  • 20th - 25th September 2010
  • 25th - 30th October 2010
  • 29th November - 4th December 2010
  • 8th - 9th Jan 11, 15th - 16th Jan 11, 22nd - 23rd Jan 11 (modular)
  • 7th - 11th February 2011
  • 11th - 16th April 2011
  • 16th - 21st May 2011
  • 3rd - 5th Jun 11, 18th - 20th Jun 11 (modular)
  • 11th - 16th July 2011
  • 5th - 10th September 2011
  • 10th - 15th October 2011
  • 18th - 20th Nov 11, 26th - 28th Nov 11 (modular)
  • 5th - 9th December 2011

Please contact us for more dates & availability

Book / Enquiries

Mountain Leader Award (Summer) - Assessment Course - Navigation Mountain Leader Award (Summer) - Assessment Course - Expedition