Hill and Mountain Skills.
Mountain Training is the awarding body for skills courses and qualifications in walking, climbing and mountaineering in the UK and Ireland. Hayley Webb Mountain Adventures are providers of the nationally accredited Hill & Mountain Skills award scheme.
Walking in the hills is a great way to explore the outdoors, boost your confidence and get some exercise. It is being proven recently that it is a great help for those with mental health troubles too. We know that for people new to hill walking it can be an exciting and slightly daunting prospect which is why Mountain Training developed two courses designed to equip you with some basic knowledge and safety skills so that you can participate in more hill and mountain walking in your own time.
Discovering places and trying new adventures either by yourself or with friends is a wonderful part of outdoor recreation, our aim is to ensure you leave after two days with us feeling confident to build on your skills and have an amazing, exciting time in the incredible landscapes that the UK has to offer.
The Hill & Mountain Skills scheme is a great way to develop your personal skills and confidence in all elements of hill and mountain walking. From planning a coastal walk to navigating in complex terrain, these courses are an ideal opportunity to learn the basics and enjoy the countryside.
How will the day go?
This Hill Skills two-day course will be held on the rolling Northern fells of the Lake District. Instructed by Hayley Webb or Jules Buckley (both if numbers dictate), we will start indoors with brews, greetings and course structure. The day will then be outside for around 4/5 hours.
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Mountain Skills
A Mountain Skills course is an ideal choice for people interested in exploring mountainous terrain and want to develop their confidence in the mountains. Participants should have some basic hill walking experience and a reasonable level of fitness. Courses are run in the higher mountain areas of the UK and Ireland.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“Totally loved our weekend with Hayley. We learned a lot of new things such as map reading & camping skills & managed to bag 5 wainwrights in the process! Can't wait to book another trip out with Hayley. Very highly recommended!...”
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“We have been using Hayley for a number of years now. She is an excellent mountain guide, navigation expert & a good friend. We have been out with her at least a dozen times now & she keeps finding new & exciting challenges for us...”
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“Hayley knows her stuff! She's also a great teacher & actively looks to make sure you are managing to follow instructions okay. I would totally recommend Hayley to anyone who wants to improve their skills...”
How will the day go?
This Mountain Skills two-day course will be held in Northern and Central fells of the Lake District where we can access really fantastic terrain to build your confidence.Instructed by Hayley Webb or Jules Buckley (both if numbers dictate), we will start indoors with brews, greetings and the course structure. The day will then be outside for around 6/7 hours.
What can I expect to learn?
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Planning – how to successfully plan a hill walk in the UK or Ireland.
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Walking skills – what things should you consider while out walking and what can make life easier (pace, nutrition, movement skills etc.).
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Clothing and equipment – being suitably dressed and equipped can make the difference between a great day out and a complete disaster.
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Weather – how it affects the hills and your day out.
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Navigation in the hills – everything from selecting a compass to navigation strategies and an intro to GPS.
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Environmental knowledge – how to minimise your impact on the hill and information on good practice and useful organisations.
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Hazards and emergency procedures in the hills – how to respond to any hazards you encounter and what to do in an emergency.
Courses Include:
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A copy of the Safety on Mountains book
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A navigational timing card
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A certificate of attendance for completing each course
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Lifetime use of Mountain Training’s digital logbook (DLOG) for recording your walks
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Homemade cakes/scones for course debrief
Fancy an extended walking trip?
Any queries about any of the courses, just ask below
Hill Skills
A Hill Skills course is your key to getting started in Countryside and Moorland Walking. No previous experience is required because of the context of the courses 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 a Hill Skills course is an ideal way to learn.
What can I expect to learn?
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Planning – how to successfully plan a hill walk in the UK or Ireland.
-
Walking skills – what things should you consider while out walking and what can make life easier (pace, nutrition, movement skills etc.).
-
Clothing and equipment – being suitably dressed and equipped can make the difference between a great day out and a complete disaster.
-
Weather – how it affects the hills and your day out.
-
Navigation in the hills – everything from selecting a compass to navigation strategies and an intro to GPS.
-
Environmental knowledge – how to minimise your impact on the hill and information on good practice and useful organisations.
-
Hazards and emergency procedures in the hills – how to respond to any hazards you encounter and what to do in an emergency.
Courses Include:
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A copy of the Safety on Mountains book
-
A navigational timing card
-
A certificate of attendance for completing each course
-
Lifetime use of Mountain Training’s digital logbook (DLOG) for recording your walks
-
Homemade cakes/scones for course debrief
