Hill Skills - 5 Day
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 8 People to 1 instructor

Hill Skills - 5 Day

  • Hike
  • Beginner
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Overview

start your hillwalking career on a sound footing

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Can I book privately?

Yes. If you would like to book a private course then give us a call to discuss your needs.

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The Objectives

• You will have gained the skills and techniques to be confident and comfortable planning, and undertaking, your own hill walks. |• Your group will have loads of time outside on practical learning days. |• You will leave the course inspired to take on your own hill walks and explore more.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

Over the five days you will cover;

Planning - how to successfully plan a hill walk in the UK or Ireland

Walking skills - what things should you consider while out walking and what can make life easier (pace, nutrition, movement skills etc.)

Clothing and equipment - being suitably dressed and equipped can make the difference between a great day out and a complete disaster

Weather - how it affects the hills and your day out

Navigation in the hills - everything from selecting a compass to navigation strategies and an intro to GPS. Environmental knowledge - how to minimise your impact on the hill and information on good practice and useful organisations

Hazards and emergency procedures in the hills - how to respond to any hazards you encounter and what to do in an emergency.

Experience Required

No experience is required; this is a course suitable for beginners.

Why Choose Plas y Brenin?

We want to help you focus on achieving your goals so if you're staying with us, comfortable accommodation (with WIFI included) and good food are part of the deal, you don't need to think about sorting this out for yourself. Support is on hand from our friendly, and exceptionally well qualified staff, to help develop your understanding and personal skills. They also help you to formulate an appropriate action plan for your further development.

What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
What do I need to bring?
• Walking socks |•  Wicking base layer|•  Walking trousers - usually these will be a modern 'technical' quick drying fabric|•  Fleece jacket or pullover|•  Woolly hat and gloves - need to be warm|•  Spare clothing - e.g. extra fleece, spare gloves, spare hat|•  Drinks bottle and/or flask, sandwich box|•  Map, OS 17 Snowdon & Conwy Valley 1:25000. Laminated maps are great as you don't need a map case (these can be purchased from our shop)|•  In the summer you should consider bringing sun cream, sun glasses, insect repellent and a sun hat|  | You should also bring, if you have them, but, you can borrow these from our stores|•  Walking Boots|•  Hard Shell Waterproofs|•  Rucksack, ideally 35 litres min|•  Compass (Silva Expedition 4 recommended)
How should I prepare?
You'll need to be able to walk in the region of six to eight miles or for up to six hours each day. You might wish to look at some basic walking kit, we can advise you on this but, most outdoor shops will have a good selection.  Rest assured we will tailor the course to the needs of those attending.

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