En-suite bedrooms from £60pn. Book your course and then call us to book your accommodation
Find Out MoreMTA Winter Conference – ML Security on Steep Ground
Learn LEVEL | 1 day(s) | Ratio 1:6
Overview
If you have completed the Winter Mountain Leader Training and would like to focus on developing the skills and knowledge required for managing group travel through steep ground in winter conditions, this one-day session is ideal. We’ll look at decision-making both in the planning stage and while out in the environment, as well as providing security for individuals while moving on steep ground.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
To re-cap the essential elements of managing a group safely on steeper terrain in winter conditions. Useful as preparation for Winter Mountain Leader Assessment.
PRE-REQUISITES
Winter Mountain Leader Trained
IS IT FOR ME?
This workshop is for those who have completed ML Winter Training and will focus on the techniques to ensure safe travel for a group through steep ground
CONTENT
During the day we will revisit the planning, route choice and group management process in relation to dealing with steep ground. We will also cover the techniques required to provide security for individual members of a hillwalking party during ascent and descent, including short sections of up to and including Grade 1 ground and cornices. This will include the use of kicking steps, step cutting and use of the rope to build different types of snow anchor/belay options.
Step 1
Book your course place online
Step 2
Call to book accommodation. Prices from £60pn
USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction
Use of kit
Packed lunch and afternoon tea
In-course transport
WHAT'S INCLUDED IF YOU CHOOSE THE RESIDENTIAL OPTION - AS ABOVE PLUS
Bed in en-suite room
Breakfast on each course day
Dinner on each course day (Except on final day, one day or back-to-back courses)
Linen is provided along with a towel
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
YOU WILL NEED (Glenmore Lodge can provide if required)
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Insulated synthetic jacket with hood
- Winter boots
- Gaiters
- Crampons
- Ice axes
- Helmet
- Climbing harness
- 40lt rucksack
- walking poles (if it is your preference to use them)
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO BRING WHICH WE DO NOT HAVE IN STORES
Listed here are the essentials, this is not an exhaustive list
- Personal clothing
- Winter outdoor wear
- Insulating layers
- Winter climbing/mountaineering trousers
- Warm hat & gloves (several pairs)
- Whistle
- Compass
- Waterproof map case
- Headtorch
- Rucksack liner/dry bags
- Personal first aid kit
- Personal toiletries & medications
- Suncream & hat
Glenmore Lodge will provide any technical equipment required on a skills course e.g. climbing ropes and racks.
