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Mountain Skills Course

£180 Per Person

Do you want to spend more time in the mountains? Explore new places with more confidence? Do you avoid going to the hill on those bad weather days because you feel unprepared?

 

Do you want to meet new people to explore the mountains with?

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Helvellyn Guided Walk: Tours

OVERVIEW

DIFFICULTY

Moderate 

Course Type

Skills Course

DURATION

2 Day

Location

Lakes

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Helvellyn Guided Walk: List

FAQ

WHAT WE WILL COVER

This 2-day Mountain Skills course delivered by experienced Mountain Leaders will cover:

  • Navigation Skills - the use of a map and compass

  • Planning your journeys - we will look at the things you should consider when planning your mountain adventure to have the best day on the hill.

  • Mountain Weather - Where to find the best forecasts and how to interpret them

  • Clothing and Equipment - Learn what to take and when.

  • Emergency Procedures - Understand what to do when things go wrong

EQUIPMENT

You will need to provide:​

  • Waterproof Jacket and Trousers

  • Insulated Jacket (Spare Warm Layer)

  • Summer Hillwalking Boots (shoes with good grip on the sole, not trainers)

  • 30L Rucksack + Liner (sturdy bin bag will do)

  • Fleece

  • Walking Trousers (NO Jeans or Joggers)

  • Hat and Gloves

  • Suncream, Sunhat, Sunglasses

  • Water

  • Food

  • Personal Medication

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Can be Provided by us:

If you do have your own, then feel free to bring them with you!

  • Maps

  • Compass

PRE-REQUISITES

Good fitness for 2 days on the hill 

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WHATS NOT INCLUDED

Accomodation, Food, Travel Insurance

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