Gift VouchersMountain Skills & Navigation
weekends in the Lake District
With Mark Reid
author of 'The Inn Way' guidebooks & Mountain Leader
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An introduction to Mountain Skills and Mountain Navigation for 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.
ABOUT THE COURSE
- 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
- 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.
COURSE DATES
31st Mar & 1st Apr 2012 - Borrowdale Weekend
13th & 14th Aug 2012 - Great Langdale Mon & Tues (summer hols)
29th & 30th Sept 2012 - Grasmere Weekend
PRICE
ONLY £99 per person for the 2 days
This includes: tea/coffee both mornings, 2 full days' mountain walking with a Mountain Leader (guiding & instruction), OS map and compass, course notes and use of our Berghaus gear if required.
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.
BOOKING & AVAILABILITY
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YOUR INSTRUCTOR
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 10,000 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.
Experience & fitness:
- 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.
- 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 280 groups out walking (over 2,200 people), and have a wealth of experience dealing with all ages and abilities.
