Mountain Skills 1
Mountain Skills 2
Mountain Skills Assessment
Mountain Skills 1
This course includes map reading and simple navigation techniques, recognition of natural features, distance measurement and timing of walks.
Course Length: 2 Days
Course Ratio: 1:6 per instructor
Course Dates: Feb 4-5 & 18-19, March 3-4 & 10-11, April 14-15 & 21-22, May 5-6 & 12-13, June 2-3
Course Location: MacGillycuddy Reeks, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Special Offer Discounts:
10% Individual booking: €126 (normal price €140)
15% Group booking: €119 (normal price €140)
Mountain Skills 2
This course builds on MS1. It covers the use of a compass, route – planning and the preparation of route cards, night navigation, scrambling, mountain rescue and emergency procedures.
Course Length: 2 Days + 1 Night navigation session
Course Ratio: 1:6 per instructor
Course Dates: Feb 25-26, March 24-25, April 28-29, May 26-27, June 23-24Course Location: Waterville, Co. Kerry
Special Offer Discounts:10% Individual booking: €144 (normal price €160)
15% Group booking: €136 (normal price €160)
Mountain Skills Combo
Book Mountain Skills 1& 2: €250 per person
Mountain Skills Assessment
This is an opportunity for candidates to test their mountaineering proficiency to a prescribed standard. MS assessment is held over two days, and comprises both written and practical evaluation, including a night navigation exercise.
Assessment Length: 2 Days + 1 Night navigation session
Assessment Ratio: 1:4 per instructor
Cost: €175 per person
Note:The Mountain Skills scheme also provides foundation training for those who wish to progress to further leadership qualifications, such as the Mountain Leader (ML).
