Descripción
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.
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