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Summer Mountain Leader Training These courses are run by 'Scotch on the Rocks Guiding - Bill Strachan (MIC)' and I work on and direct courses for him.
The Summer Mountain Leader Award is the bench mark qualification for people wishing to lead others in the Mountains of the UK. Dates: 28th April to 3rd May 2014 - Glen Coe 28th September to 3rd October 2014 - Glen Coe
Location: Glen Coe
Who is the course suitable for?
What does the course cover? Sample Programme Day 1. Introduction to the week and what is expected of a Mountain Leader and an introduction to navigation techniques. We will be out and about on a local hill and in the evening there will be a ropework session. Day 2. A steep ground day, concentrating on skills that are required to safely use a rope in unplanned situations. In the evening there will be a presentation on mountain weather and our understanding of what we need know about it as an ML. Day 3. Our journey and leadership day. Today we will be looking at route choice and group management in various types of terrain. In the evening there will be an opportunity to ask plenty of questions during our "What Comes Next" session, and how best to prepare for assessment. Day 4. In the morning we'll cover Emergency Procedures, Mountain Rescue and Medical Emergencies followed by a wet session in the afternoon with a River Crossing workshop. There will be a discussion on The Outdoor Access Code and what it means to us before having the rest of the evening off to pack for our expedition. Day 5 & 6. An overnight camping expedition with a focus on environmental input and navigation. There will usually be a night navigation exercise. Course will finish by around 5pm.
Where is the course held?
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