Mountain Leader Training (Summer)
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This training course is based around the ML syllabus and the particular needs of candidates.
In particular we will look at the practical skills and techniques required when leading groups hill walking and camping in the mountains of the UK including aspects of navigation, group management, supervision on steep ground, risk assessment and emergency use of the rope.
Consideration of the weather, mountain rescue, the environment and other related topics will also
be covered.
The majority of the course is practically based, however, some is of a theoretical nature in a lecture theatre.
At times you may find yourself outdoors in adverse weather and you should be prepared for this.
There will be an overnight camp and night navigation exercise.
Please do not send your Log Book in the post to Coleg Harlech before the course.
Pre-requisites
Mountain Leader Training UK strictly requires that all students are registered prior to commencing the course.
The Board will not recognise completion of the course by non-registered participants. Copies of the guidance notes are available from the MLTUK.
Bring your logbook to the course fully completed with your experience.
You will benefit most from the course if you are fit and have experience of using a map and compass in the mountain environment.
The MLTUK may be contacted at the following address for registration and syllabus enquiries:
Mountain Leader Training UK
Siabod Cottage
Capel Curig
Conwy
LL24 0ET
Tel: 01690 720272
www.mltuk.org
Course content
This practical and acive 6 day course will cover the technical and group management skills required to lead groups in the mountainous areas of the UK in non winter conditions.
A typical training course outline will look like this:
Itinerary
Day 1
Introductions at 9am. Outline of the week ahead.
- Mountain day with emphasis on navigation skills
- Evening lecture on mountain weather
Day 2 ML Training
Morning meet with leadership skills discussion.
- Mountain day with emphasis on leadership skills
- Evening lecture on mountain hazards
Day 3 ML Training
Hazards of steep ground day.
- Hazards of steep ground and security techniques
- Evening lecture on access and conservation
- Expedition preparation skills
Day 4 ML Training
Depart for expedition.
- Navigation skills and leadership
- Night navigation and expedition skills
- Overnight camp
Day 5 ML Training
Expedition continues.
- Navigation and leadership
- Return to base
- Theory on mountain safety & emergency procedures
- Evening visit to local Mountain Rescue base
Day 6 ML Training
Improvised rescue.
- River crossing session
- Individual debriefs
- End of course 4pm
Course Ratio
The ratio of instructors to participants on this course is 1:6.
Course Price
The cost of this course is £300 per person residential - accommodation is included at Coleg Harlech
The MLTW sticker cost is not included in the course fee - see the mltw website for current prices
Equipment
- Personal mountain clothing
- Waterproof top and bottoms
- Hat and gloves
- Day rucksack with liner
- Expedition rucksack with liner
- Small first aid kit
- Water bottle
- Vacuum flask
- Walking boots
- Gaiters
- Personal toiletries and medication
- Informal clothing for leisure wear
- Notebook and pens
- Small amount of cash
- Head torch and batteries
- Compass
- 1:25,000 OS Explorer Harlech and Bala
- 1:50,000 OS Landranger
- Old trainers and clothes for river crossing
- ML Logbook, made up to date
- The ML Award Handbook
- Tent, Sleeping mat, Sleeping Bag
- Stove + Pans, KFS, Mug
Useful Books
“Hillwalking” by Steve Long in preparation for the more theoretical aspects of the course.
Hillwalking by Steve Long (MLTUK official pub.)
Mountain Navigation by Peter Cliff
Also recommended reading
Looking at Weather by Ingrid Holfard
Mountain Weather by Pedgley
Weather for Hillwalkers & Climbers by M Thomas
www.mltuk.org - Website of the MLTUK
Reading relevant magazines is also a good way to keep abreast of current issues.
Last Updated (Thursday, 28 July 2011 17:45)