Winter Mountain Leader Award - Assessment Course

Before attending an assessment course you must first:

• Have completed an approved WML training course or have proof of exemption from training.
• Completed a minimum of 40 quality winter mountain days and climbed a minimum of 10 Grade one gullies.
• Hold a current, relevant First Aid certificate.

During this 5 day assessment course, two nights will be spent snow-holing in a high mountain setting. You should ensure that you are fit enough for full winter conditions.

A typical assessment course outline will look like this:

Itinerary

Day 1	Meet 9am Introductions and briefing for the week Assessment of personal skills: Teaching movement skills /  self-arrest / crampon technique / Snow pack evaluation and awareness of snow conditions. Evening: Home paper discussion
Day 2	Security on steep ground. Evening: Expedition preparation
Day 3	Expedition:Party management,  Route choice and navigation. Night navigation & overnight camp (snow hole)
Day 4	Expedition continues
Day 5	Return from expedition Individual debriefs End of course 4pm

Course Ratio

The ratio of instructors to participants on this course is 1:4.

Course Price

The cost of this course is £365.00 per person (course fee)
Plus £130 for accommodation based at Badaguish lodges. www.badaguish.org (self–catering)

Dates:

28th March - 1st April 2011 Please contact us for more dates & availability

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