Quick Details
Improver Level Mountain Training Course
Our instructors are fully qualified Mountain Leaders with REC first aid certificates. We are accredited by Mountaineering Ireland to provide Mountain Skills courses.
Our Mountain Skills 2 course runs over two consecutive days, usually at weekends, and includes a night navigation exercise of approx. 3 hours duration.
They are mainly run in the WICKLOW MOUNTAINS.
It is recommended that you complete Mountain Skills 1 before participating in this course, as it builds on the skills acquired in MS1.
This Mountain Skills Course covers the following topics:
- Consolidation of topics covered in MS1
- The use of a compass in navigation
- Emergency procedures
- Night navigation/poor visibility exercise
- Movement on steep and broken ground
What to Bring
- Good hiking boots and waterproof clothing are essential. (without them you may be excluded from participating).
- Hat and gloves.
- Head torch (essential)
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Water or juice drink, (1.5 litres)
- Small rucksack to carry all in
What’s Included
- Maps and compasses provided if required.
- Professional mountain leader with first aid certification and full insurance
- Comprehensive course notes