Gift VouchersMountain Navigation Skills
2-day courses, Lake District
With Mark Reid
author of 'The Inn Way' guidebooks & Mountain Leader
WEEKEND COURSE DATES - LAKE DISTRICT
11th / 12th April 2013 - Glenridding (Helvellyn) - FULLY BOOKED1st / 2nd June 2013 - Old Dungeon Ghyll (Langdale Pikes) - 1 PLACE
28th / 29th September 2013 - Coniston (Old Man & Wetherlam) - 3 PLACES
An introduction to Mountain Navigation Skills for summer hill-walkers, in the beautiful Lake District.
Get the skills you need to safely plan, navigate and look after yourself in the hills, fells and mountains of the Lake District.
- Are you a keen walker who is now ready to move up to the mountains?
- Do you enjoy fell walking but want to enhance and improve your skills?
- Are you fed up of getting 'misplaced' on the hills?
- Do you want your walks to be well planned, enjoyable and achievable?
- Do you want an adventurous weekend with an experienced Mountain Leader?
ABOUT THE WEEKEND
- 2-day enjoyable and sociable course, based from a Lakeland inn
- Introduction to the key skills you need to enhance your enjoyment of the mountains in summer conditions
- Suitable for walkers who wish to improve their mountain skills
- Practically based within small groups (max. 8 per instructor)
- 2 full mountain days taking in classic Lakeland routes and summits
On both days, we will walk a classic Lakeland mountain route whilst looking at various skills along the way at appropriate opportunities. The walks will include steep ground, mountainous terrain, mountain summits and, possibly, adverse weather conditions - which will only add to the experience!
Please note: This course is not assessed and does not include climbing or the planned use of ropes.
COURSE CONTENT
- Mountain weather forecasts
- Route planning & escape routes
- The mountain environment
- Movement across the mountains
- Navigation skills (with an emphasis on contours and natural features)
- Compass work
- Dealing with steep and/or rocky ground
- Essential gear and kit
- Looking after yourself outdoors
DAY ONE
9:30am: Meet at a Lakeland pub to discuss the day ahead over tea/coffee
10:30am - 5pm: Full day's mountain walk in the Lake District
7:30pm: Meet at the village pub for a meal (optional)
Evening - Route planning exercise for Sunday's walk
DAY TWO
9:30am: Meet at a Lakeland pub to discuss the day ahead over tea/coffee
10:30am - 4pm: Full day's mountain walk in the Lake District, where the group navigates the route (shadowed by the instructor)
5pm: De-brief then head home.
ONLYfor the weekend
This includes:
- Tea/coffee both mornings
- 2 full days' mountain walking with a Mountain Leader (guiding & instruction)
- OS map and compass for the course
- Detailed course notes
- Use of our Berghaus gear if required.
- 15% discount at Cotswold Outdoor (in-store and online)*
- £10 TeamWalking discount voucher for use against future courses*
NB: Please provide a packed lunch for both days, your own walking boots and accommodation (if applicable). Over 18s - our courses are designed for adults.
* Vouchers will be issued on the course
Mark Reid is the author of 17 walking guidebooks including 'The Inn Way' series. He is a qualified Walking Group Leader and Mountain Leader, and has an unrivalled knowledge of the history and geography of the North of England. Mark Reid has walked over 12,000 miles of footpaths over the last decade. Mark also appears on ITV YORKSHIRE on the monthly TV walks series 'A Breath of Fresh Air' along with ITV weatherman Jon Mitchell, and recently appeared on ITV1's The Dales.
- An interest in and some experience of summer hill-walking would be beneficial, although training and guidance will be given.
- All walks are tailored specifically for each group according to your needs, aspirations, experience and average fitness levels. However, a reasonable level of fitness is required as we will be walking across mountanious terrain.
- We can provide full BERGHAUS walking gear, including waterproof jackets, trousers, fleeces, rucksacks, gloves and hats.
- We are fully insured (public, civil & professional indemnity insurance)
- All of our instructors are fully qualified and experienced Mountain Leaders
- So far, we have taken over 400 groups out walking (over 3,000 people), and have a wealth of experience dealing with all ages and abilities.
- Part of the attraction of valley, hill and mountain walking is the challenge of tackling different terrains, landscapes and weather conditions. Every effort is made to minimize potential hazards; however, the very nature of hill and mountain walking involves a certain level of unavoidable risk. By taking part in this activity, you are aware of and accept these risks.
