Delivered by RAW’s qualified trainers and designed by awarding body Mountain Training, Hill Skills is perfect for anyone keen to build experience and confidence hiking in the hills. Over two days, in some of the most beautiful hillscapes in the UK, we’ll cover all you need to plan and execute your hill walks safely and enjoyably, from packing and route planning to navigation skills and handling emergencies.
In small groups of just 6 people, you’ll learn:
- How to confidently navigate away from signposted routes, or ones you already know
- Effective walk planning, choosing where to go and correct map use
- What to take, how to pack and essential equipment and clothing
- Common hill-walking hazards, how to deal with them and what to do in an emergency
- Weather forecasting in the hills, and an understanding of the effects of weather
- An in-depth understanding of the upland environment, transferable to many popular walking areas of the UK and Ireland
Hill Skills with RAW Adventures
RAW Adventures is proud to be an accredited Mountain Training provider with over 40 years’ mountain leading experience. We love supporting people to be independent hill walkers, and understand that venturing off the beaten track can be daunting at first. That’s why we keep our training groups small (1 trainer to every 8 participants), enabling us to provide a safe, sociable experience that’s tailored precisely to the needs of each group. Our Hill Skills leaders allow plenty of time for enjoying the beautiful landscapes you’ll be learning in and share their in-depth local knowledge.
If, after your course, you’re inspired to take your experience further and learn to lead others, we offer a wide range of accredited Mountain Training courses to continue your outdoor journey. Hill Skills is frequently used as a stepping stone to the Hill & Moorland Leader, or Lowland Leader qualifications.
A fantastic, friendly company of professionals. I would highly recommend RAW for all those wanting to learn key skills to get out on the hills. Many thanks for the professional service.
Karen
Who's it for?
Hill Skills is designed for beginners who are new to hill-walking, or anyone who doesn't feel confident enough to go beyond the routes they know well. It’s the ideal course if you want to make the most of your local hillscapes, or increase your confidence on holiday hikes. No previous experience is necessary!
If you’re not sure whether Hill Skills is right for you, get in touch with the RAW team and we’d be happy to guide you. The minimum age for this course is 10 years old.
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Hill Skills is £155 per person for the two day course, with an instructor ratio of 1:8. Accommodation is not included, but we will provide you with recommended overnight options.
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Fabulous course delivered expertly by Helen and Dan, it was fun and interactive, ample opportunity to ask questions and consolidate learnings. They had a wonderful way of teaching which flowed through the day covering all aspects of the syllabus which we then reviewed the following day. Would highly recommend RAW Adventures.
Jan
FAQs
Is this an accredited course?
Hill Skills is not an accredited course, although you will receive a certificate of attendance on completion from Mountain Training. If, after your course, you’re inspired to take your learning further, we offer a wide range of accredited Mountain Training courses to continue your outdoor journey. The Hill Skills course is frequently used as a stepping stone to the Hill & Moorland Leader, or Lowland Leader qualifications.
Do I need to bring my own equipment?
When you book, you’ll receive a full kit list with details of clothing and equipment needed for the Hill Skills course.
Where is the Hill Skills course held?
Hill Skills is held at a variety of beautiful hilly locations throughout the UK. Most frequently, we run courses in Eryri (Snowdonia), but can run bespoke courses in any hill area in the UK if you have a group of 4 or more! Get in touch to find out more.
What's included?
Your Hill Skills course includes 15% off at Cotswold Outdoor and Snow+Rock, a copy of Mountain Training’s Safety on Mountains book, a navigational timing card, a certificate of attendance for completing each course and lifetime use of Mountain Training’s digital logbook (DLOG) for recording your walks. Accommodation is not included, but we’ll provide recommendations for local places to stay.
Who are Mountain Training?
Mountain Training is the network of awarding organisations for skills courses and qualifications in walking, climbing and mountaineering that operates across the UK and Republic of Ireland. They set the standards for leadership, instructing and coaching qualifications, and skills training courses. As an approved Mountain Training provider, all RAW Adventures leaders are subject to a rigorous training and assessment process and undertake continued personal development to ensure their skills and experience are up to date.
Still have questions? Get in touch with our friendly team.
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