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Come and discover Britain's unique and amazing upland environment under the safe guidance of our experienced instructors. We'll give the confidence and skills you need to travel further into the hills under your own steam.
We are a national company and run courses at a location of your choosing, and to suit the weather conditions and training objectives. More popular areas are the national parks of Snowdonia, The Brecon Beacons, The Cairngorms and The Peak District, as well as the AOONB the Wye Valley. Please call or e-mail if you'd like some advice.
Classic Walks
Experience some of Britain's most beautiful mountain environments, all in the safe hands of one of our experienced professional staff. We will be your guide as you follow in the footsteps of our most famous mountaineers on peaks such as Tryfan, Snowdon, Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and more.
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1 | 1:6 | Nil | £69 | Book Now |
Hill Walking Skills
This course will give you all the skills you require to enjoy the mountain areas of the UK safely and independently. It will cover weather interpretation, route planning, basic navigation, emergency procedures and much more.
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5 | 1:4 | Nil | £325 | Book Now |
Tasty Nature
Environmental awareness with a twist. We all find the upland flora and fauna of interest but that wasnít always so; man survived for hundreds of years in the harsh upland environments of our country; come and find out how. Packed lunch is optional!
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1 | 1:6 | Nil | £130 | Book Now |
Discover Navigation
Want to know how to safely move through the uplands of the UK? Did you know that there are three types of North? Contours, bearings, Grid Magnetic Angle and maps will come alive and be put into practise during this informative two day package.
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2 | 1:4 | Nil | £130 | Book Now |
Advanced Navigation
Slope Aspect, Linear Resection and the use of the altimeter are just some of the advanced skills you will learn and practise during this two-day package. Focusing on night and poor weather navigation techniques, it is ideal preparation for all leaders and expeditioners.
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2 | 1:4 | Basic navigation skills | £190 | Book Now |
Hands on GPS
A practical hands on course with the inclusion of enough technical background to enable you to get the best out of your Global Positioning System. This one-day course is supported by the latest in satellite navigation technology and experienced, knowledgeable instructors.
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1 | 1:4 | Some navigation knowledge | £95 | Book Now |
WINTER MOUNTAIN WALKING
Happy summer walking but want to move into the winter environment? Winter navigation, equipment and avalanche theory are just some of the subjects we cover.
Winter Mountain Walking
Winter time offers a whole new world to the mountaineer, one transformed by weather, ice, new dangers and new possibilities. Our experienced and enthusiastic staff will show you some of the best winter experiences there are, on some classic and beautiful ground.
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1 | 1:6 | Some summer hill walking | £80 | Book Now |
Winter Skills
Two days of intensive winter skills training, covering choices and use of ice axe and crampons, self arrest and movement over winter terrain.
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2 | 1:4 | Some summer hill walking | £190 | Book Now |
Advanced Winter Skills
When things go wrong in winter, they do so quickly and harshly. We'll give you the skills to cope and to prevent the situation in the first place. We'll show you winter navigation techniques, snow-holes, emergency shelters and avalanche awareness. We'll also show you some fantastic days out.
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5 | 1:4 | Some basic winter hill walking | £475 | Book Now |