Delivered by RAW’s qualified trainers and designed by awarding body Mountain Training, Mountain Skills is ideal for anyone wanting to extend their hill-walking experience to more challenging mountainous areas. Over two days, in the stunning setting of Eryri (Snowdonia), you’ll learn the skills and techniques to safely enjoy mountain walking, to look after yourself in changeable mountain conditions and explore new landscapes with confidence.
In small groups of just 8 people, you’ll learn:
- How to confidently navigate and route-find in the mountains, including selecting a compass and using a map, navigation in poor visibility and an introduction to GPS
- What to take, how to pack and essential equipment and clothing
- How to deal with common mountain hazards, and what to do in an emergency
- Simple scrambling techniques and efficient movement over steep ground
- Weather forecasting in the mountains and an understanding of the effects of weather on your day
- An in-depth understanding of the mountain landscape, including how to explore sustainably and minimise your impact on the environment
Mountain Skills with RAW Adventures
With over 40 years’ combined mountain leading experience, the RAW Team is passionate about supporting people to be independent mountain walkers. We understand that mountain environments can be intimidating at first, so 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 Mountain Skills leaders allow plenty of time for enjoying the beautiful places you’ll be learning in, and to share their in-depth local knowledge.
RAW Adventures is proud to be an accredited Mountain Training provider. If, after your course, you’re inspired to take your experience further and learn to lead others, we offer a wide range of courses to continue your outdoor journey. Mountain Skills is frequently used as a stepping stone to the Hill & Moorland Leader, or Mountain Leader qualifications.
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
Who's it for?
Mountain Skills is designed for anyone with some hill-walking experience and a reasonable level of fitness who’s interested in exploring the mountains. You don’t need any outdoor qualifications or previous mountain experience. If you’re not sure whether Mountain 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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Mountain 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.
Fantastic day hike up Siabod. Learned some invaluable diverse skills, ranging from map and scenic navigation to scrambling and emergency protocols. Ross our guide inspired confidence throughout, particularly for those with vertigo or less mobile. Keen to progress my skills further with RAW. Thanks again 👍
Jan
FAQs
Is this an accredited course?
Mountain 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. Many people go on to complete the Hill & Moorland or Mountain Leader qualifications after Mountain Skills.
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 Mountain Skills.
Where is the course held?
Mountain Skills is held in the stunning setting of Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales. If you’d like to learn mountain skills in another UK location, we can arrange a bespoke group training day - get in touch to discuss your requirements.
What's included?
Your Mountain 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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