Being proficient in the Scottish
Mountains in summer conditions is of course much more than just the ability to
navigate well - although navigation is one of the crucial elements of safe travel in the mountains. These weekend courses go a step further than the basic navigation skills to
introduce valuable skills to members who regularly visit the summer mountains and who wish to
develop their abilities to become safer and more proficient.
For people who regularly climb hills/mountains who wish to take it to the next level. The course is delivered on the mountains sometimes ‘off-track’ and on rough scrambling terrain. Max distance 12km, max ascent 1000m per day.
This weekend course comprises two days of instruction. It will include all of the following aspects to ensure safe and enjoyable days on the hill.
The course is delivered on a 1:6 ratio and involves two full days out on
the hill. Applicants should be fit enough to enjoy a seven-hour day on
the hill which may involve ascent up to 900m.
All courses will start at 9am on the Saturday and finish around 4pm on the Sunday.
Cost: £120 for Mountaineering Scotland members.
The cost is per person and includes self-catering hut accommodation at the Alex MacIntyre Memorial Hut.
If you have any further questions, please contact Ben Gibson ben@mountaineering.scot
To book onto one of our mountain safety courses, you need to be a member of Mountaineering Scotland and aged 18 or over. Members aged between 14 and 18 can attend this course if accompanied by a parent or nominated adult: phone the office at 01738 493942 for details and to book.
Thanks to your membership, we can subsidise the costs of our courses and offer you cheaper course prices than most commercial providers.
Please take a look at our useful course information for booking and cancellation conditions.