Mountain Skills 1 - Wicklow

Mountain Skills 1 is ideal for every hillwalker wishing to learn more about navigation, planning, mountain skills, and practical techniques while gaining confidence on the hills, also part one of two courses leading up to Mountain Skills assessment.

This course is ran in Wicklow Mountains National Park, starting in Laragh

Mountain skills 1 training course runs over 2 days with additional pre-course materials sent out beforehand.

Topics covered on MS1;

Maps

Mountain Hazards

Personal Equipment

Contours

Mountain Environment

Access

Pacing/Timing

Responsible Recreation

Route Planning

Beginnings to Compass

Grid References

To be able to complete MS training you must have pre-registred for the Scheme on Mountaineering Irelands Website.

Kathryn will provide a map & compass for all participants but if you have your own please bring them along

If you have a group and would like a private Mountain Skills course please get in touch for details and options.

Registered with Mountaineering Ireland for the Mountain Skills Scheme.

www.mountaineering.ie

- Waterproof walking boots with good ankle support

- Waterproof Jacket & trousers (The irish weather can be very unpredictable!)

- Comfortable clothes to walk in (No Jeans)

- Warm layer

- Lunch & Snacks

- 1.5-2lts of water

1. Map & Compass

- Comfortable rucksack

- Any medication needed e.g. Inhaler