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This popular training scheme is Irish Mountain Training Board (BOS)
approved and runs over a number of separate weekends. It is designed
to help walkers to develop personal proficiency on the Irish hills
during summer conditions. The complete programme consists of two
2-day training courses with an optional assessment over a third
weekend. It is possible to complete just one or two weekends, or
the entire programme. Although there are no pre-entry requirements,
a reasonable level of fitness and some basic hillwalking experience
would be beneficial. All weekends are highly practical and involve
full days on the hills with added indoor brainstorming sessions.
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- Share the Experience
For all Mountain
Skills 1 and Mountain Skills
2 participants who successfully completed one of our courses:
we offer monthly practice walks with an experienced and qualified
Mountain Leader. These walks are full-day walks, usually in
the Wicklow hills and on a Sunday. They will be publicized
by email and on this website.
Please note - this is not a guided walk or an
instructor session. It's merely a walk with likeminded people;
it will give you a chance to practice your skills and to ask
any questions you may have.
Cost: €20 p.p. (payable in cash
on the day to the leader).
Pre-booking essential! Please book by phoning 01 4582889 or
send an email to: walking@kippure.com
Next walk: Sunday 12th November.
Location: Glendalough (meet at Upper Car Park at 11.00 a.m.)
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Skills 1 (MS1)
(Non-Residential)
2006 Price: €169
During this weekend you will learn basic navigation skills, with
emphasis on map interpretation, pacing, timing and some compass
work. There will be talks on clothing, equipment, mountain hazards
and route planning.
Mountain Skills 2 (MS2)
(Non-Residential)
2006 Price: €189
On this second weekend of training we will focus on more advanced
navigation skills, both day and night. Part of the second day will
be spent on steep ground. In addition, we will cover emergency procedures,
rescue callout and mountain hypothermia. The weekend finishes with
a briefing on the Mountain Skills Assessment.
Mountain Skills Assessment (MSA)
This is an optional assessment course for those wishing to test
themselves and for those wishing to progress onto Mountain Leader
training. This is a 2-day assessment with both day and night navigation
and proficiency on steep ground. There is also a written paper with
multiple-choice questions.
Each Mountain Skills weekend commences on a Saturday morning and
finishes after a day's walk and a briefing session on Sunday.
How to register for this course:
Complete the enquiry form below:
Mountain Skills Course Enquiry
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