Course Dates
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Guaranteed Available PackagesThursday1st April 2027Tuesday6th April 2027£4306Available
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Guaranteed Available PackagesSaturday1st May 2027Thursday6th May 2027£4306Available
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Guaranteed Available PackagesThursday1st July 2027Tuesday6th July 2027£4306Available
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Guaranteed Available PackagesWednesday1st September 2027Monday6th September 2027£4506Available
Overview
The Mountain Leader scheme is the highest qualification for leading hikes in the mountains of the UK & Ireland. For those who love hill walking, it’s a great way to improve your skills; and if you want to share your passion for the mountains with others, it’s incrdibly rewarding.
We’re experienced Mountain Leader Training providers that run fun, friendly and relaxed courses that enthuse and inspire. Our trainers are highly qualified, experienced, and actively engaged in the work that Mountain Leaders do. We’re unique in having our private Basecamp space in Llanberis, with great free tea/coffee for morning meetings and theory sessions; though the majority of the learning is practical in nature with Eryri | Snowdonia National Park providing a stunning backdrop.
Syllabus
- Leadership & Decision Making – responsbilities of the leader & leadership styles in the outdoors.
- Navigation – map & compass work, and selecting appropriate strategies.
- Access and the environment – our responsibilities and instilling respect for the mountain environment, as well as enthusing and inspiring groups.
- Hazards and emergency procedures – managing groups in tricky and steep ground, environmental hazards such as animals, weather, water hazards and managing incidents.
- Equipment – selecting suitable personal and group kit for walking and camping.
- Expedition skills – camping kit and packing, food selection, cooking, and general campcraft.
- Weather – sources for weather forecasts, understanding impact on groups and planning.
- Background knowledge – having a general knowledge of hill walking and the wider mountain landscape, clubs, bodies, information sources etc.
