En-suite bedrooms from £60pn. Book your course and then call us to book your accommodation
Find Out MoreMTA Winter Conference – Winter Navigation Skills
Learn LEVEL | 1 day(s) | Ratio 1:6
Overview
A one-day workshop looking at the skills required to navigate effectively in winter conditions. From ideas on how to organise your navigation equipment, using winter strategies and adapting navigation techniques for the winter environment, e.g. with contours, strategies for relocation, and avoiding cornices and avalanche terrain.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
An essential on-day to equip you with the knowledge and skills to plan and execute a winter hillwalk in reasonable weather and snow conditions
PRE-REQUISITES
Some summer navigation experience. You should also be comfortable walking in winter conditions with crampons and ice axe.
CONTENT
The main topics to be covered are:
Map types, mapping software, and suitability for winter needs
Navigation equipment, tools, and organisation for winter
Route planning and resources
Fundamentals of map use
Following linear features
Measuring distance on the map
Using time to measure distance travelled
Identifying land features and relating to the map in a winter context
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
Accommodation in an en-suite bedroom
Breakfast on each course day
Dinner on each course day (except the final day, and on back-to-back courses)
Use of the facilities at Glenmore Lodge
Linen is provided along with a towel, you may wish to bring an extra towel if you would like to use the facilities
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.
