“The mountains will always be there, the trick is to make sure you are too”
Hervey Voge
This mountain leader refresher course is perfect for anyone looking to brush up their skills prior to a ML Assessment course and covers all the skills required for a Summer ML course over 2 days, spending the night out on the fells with a night navigation session.
“Mountains have a way of dealing with overconfidence”
Hermann Buhl
What does the course cover?
- Micro navigation
- Ropework and security on steep ground
- Group management
- River crossings
- Environmental issues
- The weather
- Night navigation
- Choice of campsite
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: Outside the Britannia Inn, Elterwater
Postcode: LA22 9HP
Grid Reference: NY 327 048
Directions
From Ambleside take the A593 (Coniston) for 3 miles, turning right at Skelwith Bridge onto the B5343. After 2 miles turn left into Elterwater Village and The Britannia Inn is on the village green.
Each participant is expected to have suitable personal equipment for their activity this should include the following:
- Walking shoes / Boots
- Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
- Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
- Warm tops
- Packed lunch
- Spare clothing
- Water
- Hat
- Gloves
- Camping Equipment (tents can be provided by The Lake District Walker)
- Torch
- Spare Batteries
If you have the following then please bring it along to the course (otherwise privided by The Lake District Walker):
For winter courses (November to March) events please also bring the following:
- Spare Gloves
- Flask & Hot Drink