There is no finer feeling than to freely roam the hills safe in the knowledge that you have the necessary skills and confidence to cope with whatever comes your way. This course is intended to equip you with those essential skills. We will cover the vital skill of Navigation, perhaps more than anything else this is the area where people lack confidence and yet it is the secret to acquiring the 'Freedom of the hills'. We will look at subjects as wide ranging as equipment and clothing systems, route planning, assessing steep ground, route choice, weather considerations, mountain hazards, fitness, nutrition and hydration and coping with incidents when things don't go according to plan.

We can provide courses from 1 day upwards but would recommend a minimum of 2 days to allow us to cover all the subjects on the syllabus.

Our aim is to equip you with the necessary knowledge to move forward with your hillwalking aspirations by enhancing your skill levels and highlighting your strengths and the areas for improvement.

These courses are available in the Lake District and North Wales.