overview
We know that female specific events make a valuable and positive difference to some women. They provide choice, something different to complement the norm, delivering unique experiences and opportunities that are not always readily available to many.
This is a 2 day (18hrs contact time) Mountain Training course delivered by Mountain Services aimed at giving you the personal skills to begin to plan a day in the mountains – we’ll look at planning, navigation, emergency procedures, kit & probably a few other things too!
We want to support people who might not always have the opportunity to attend this sort of course – if you’ve the funds to pay then please do – your money is one of the ways we’re able to support those who haven’t.
There are 2 fully funded places available on this course.
If you’d like to apply for one of the supported places you’ll need to register an interest and tell us why a place on this course would make a difference to you. We’ll reply to everyone that applies
Details
The Mountain Skills course is an ideal choice for walkers interested in transferring their walking skills to steep, remote or more mountainous terrain. Ideally, participants will have some basic hill walking experience and have a reasonable level of fitness. Courses are run in the higher mountain areas of the UK and Ireland.
We’ve deliberately kept the ratio on this course low so that participants get maximum contact time with the instructor and to make sure everyone gets the chance to get the very best from the course.
On Day 1 we’ll be meeting at Basecamp North Lakes Cafe (nr Threlkeld), having a coffee and introductions – we’ll make a plan together and then head up into the hills for the rest of the day. Day two will start the same way – but we’ll head back down for a final brew and some 1:1 debriefs & to answer any personal questions you might have about potential next steps.
You’ll need to be fit enough to spend 2 consecutive days in the hills – but they won’t be super hard – there’ll be lots of stopping to learn, to add little bits of extra knowledge & to simply enjoy being out. Our aim is that you leave confident and inspired.
Beth Wallis - Course Tutor
Beth is a working mountain and paddlesports instructor – and a really awesome person to spend time with. She’s a real enthusiasm for helping people take the first steps into adventuring & is especially skilled in offering different ways to make seemingly complex tasks simple.
Like all of our team Beth is very qualified – but she’s also received specific training in how to support individuals who might find a traditional outdoor course too intimidating – with Beth its going to be lots of laughs and some real moments of understanding.
Meeting Point: Basecamp North nr Threlkeld
Cold Weather not Expected!
At this time of the year in the UK the weather can be very mixed.
Participants will need to have warm clothing (including a spare top) as whilst we will be moving we may well also be stood around looking at things and will get colder than we trhink.
Wet Weather
Whatever the forecast participants must have waterproof jackets and trousers – BUT don’t worry if you don’t own any – we can lend you both so long as you let us know when you book on to the event.
Kit List
- Sturdy walking shoes/boots – we’ll occasionally be on rough ground
- Rucksack
- Waterproofs
- Map & Compass if you have them*
- Warm clothes – bring a spare jumper!
- Hat & Gloves
- Lunch, Snacks & Drink
- Camera/phone -its all about the pics!
Book a Space
This event is completely free to participants. To know that this is the right session for you you’ll have to register your interest – if you’re successful we’ll let you know & send you a booking link. Unfortunately we receive more applicants than we can (currently) accommodate – but if your are unsuccessful this time we’ll keep your details and you’ll get advance notice of future events.
If this course sounds like it might currently be a little too much then take a look at our Hills Skills Course.