En-suite bedrooms from £60pn. Book your course and then call us to book your accommodation
Find Out MoreMTA Winter Conference – Teaching Core Winter Skills
Learn LEVEL | 1 day(s) | Ratio 1:6
Overview
Winter Mountain Leaders will frequently need to give basic tuition to novice walkers in nice axe and crampon skills techniques. This practical workshop will facilitate developing practiced demonstrations in core ice axe and crampon techniques to ensure the Leader is seen as an expert model.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
We will cover selecting appropriate safe terrain to teach techniques and use of an appropriate teaching model or approach when teaching others.
PRE-REQUISITES
Participants should have done their Winter ML Training or be existing Winter ML holders.
CONTENT
We will aim to explore how participants can ensure a simple structure and appropriate programme of training for the abilities and experience of the groups or individuals being trained. In addition, there will be a focus on group management, navigation in challenging conditions, top tips on managing a group in a challenging winter environment, and delivering a quality day for your clients.
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 each day
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.
