Mountain Skills Expedition (3 Day)

Led by experienced instructors, this immersive course will take you on a transformative journey, enhancing your understanding of mountain environments and arming you with an array of navigational skills. Whether you're an avid walker seeking to expand your skills or an aspiring alpinist aiming for higher summits, this expedition will provide the foundation for safe and successful mountain exploration.

• Understanding weather and how it influences decision-making.
• Navigation techniques using different scale maps, and compass work.
• Assessing and mitigating risks associated with mountain travel.
• Essential equipment selection, usage, and maintenance.
• Efficient movement on challenging and steep terrain.
• Safety and emergencies.
• Leave No Trace principles for minimising environmental impact.
• Wild Camping.
• Access and conservation.

The 3-day Mountain Skills Expedition is open to individuals with a base level of physical fitness and an adventurous spirit. Some basic hill walking experience is required, but no map or compass skills are needed. 18 years and over.

A full kit list will be sent at the time of booking.

3 full days

North Wales or Lake District. Please enquire about Scotland. We'll do one night at a pre-arranged campsite or hostel (this is not included in the cost) and one night of wild camping.