This six day course is intended for experienced hill walkers who wish to become leaders in the British Mountains. The course will address technical skill, judgement and areas of knowledge which will make you a safe leader.
Pre-Requisites:
Mountain leader UK strictly requires that all students are registered prior to commencing the course. Copies of the guidance notes are available from the MLTUK. Please bring your log books with you to the course fully completed with your experience.
Course Content
The MLTUK syllabus for the course is closely followed. The programme may change to take account of weather and other considerations. The six days are generally split into the following areas:
Leadership and group management
- Managing groups over different types of terrain
- The Mountain environment
- Mountain Hazards
- Route finding
- Mountain rescue and incident management
- River crossing
Emergency use of rope on hill
- Confidence roping
- Anchor selection and use
- Short pitches in ascent and descent
- Lowering and abseils
A three day, tent based mountain expedition
- More time spent on the topics already covered
- Night navigation
- Camp craft
Evening classroom based sessions
- Weather forecasting
- Legal responsibilities of Mountain Leaders
- Planning a mountain journey
- Access and conservation
You will need to provide your own equipment and food for the week. Further information will be provided on booking.
Participants should prepare for an overnight camp and navigation exercise and expect to undertake expeditions in adverse weather conditions. This course is mainly practical but some theory is essential. You must also register with the appropriate mountain training board before attending.