Mountain Skills 1
Learn Map Reading, Navigation Techniques & Compass Skills For Self Sufficient Hill Walking
Mountain Skills will give you the techniques and experience to navigate safely in the mountains and deal with most eventualities, such as thick mist, night navigation, emergencies or exposed ground.
Mountain Skills Courses are recognised by Mountaineering Ireland and delivered by qualified Outdoors Ireland instructors. Our Mountain Skills Courses run in Kerry, Galway and Wicklow.
Mountain Skills 1 is a two day course. Over the two days you will cover map reading, contour features, navigation techniques, mountain hazards, personal equipment, timing and pacing.
At the end of this course you will have a solid and comprehensive introduction to the skills needed to be self sufficient in the mountains. You will also have a good understanding of the overall Mountain Skills Scheme.
Price: €155 Per Person
Day 1: 930am - 6pm
Day 2: 930am - 430pm
Mountaineering Ireland Recognition
Beginners Welcome
Kerry Mountain Skills 1 Dates:
21st & 22nd Jan
24th & 25th Mar
22nd & 23rd Sep
15th & 16th Dec
Galway Mountain Skills 1 Dates:
25th & 26th Feb
21st & 22nd Apr
12th & 13th May
22nd & 23rd Sep
27th & 28th Oct
24th & 25th Nov
Wicklow Mountain Skills 1 Dates:
21st & 22nd Jan
21st & 22nd Apr
27th & 28th Oct
15th & 16th Dec
Mountain Skills 2
Learn Map Reading, Navigation Techniques & Compass Skills For Self Sufficient Hill Walking
Mountain Skills will give you the techniques and experience to navigate safely in the mountains and deal with most eventualities, such as thick mist, night navigation, emergencies or exposed ground.
Mountain Skills Courses are recognised by Mountaineering Ireland and delivered by qualified Outdoors Ireland instructors. Our Mountain Skills Courses run in Kerry, Galway and Wicklow.
Mountain Skills 2 is a two day course. Over the two days you will cover emergency procedures, grid references, navigation techniques, compass bearings, night navigation and steep ground work.
At the end of this course you will be well underway to being self sufficient in the mountains, in most weather and visibility conditions. You will also have a good understanding of the preparation needed to move onto Mountain Skills Assessment.
Price: €155 Per Person
Day 1: 930am - 930pm
Day 2: 930am - 430pm
Mountaineering Ireland Recognition
Galway Mountain Skills 2 Dates:
10th & 11th Mar
13th & 14th Oct
10th & 11th Nov
8th & 9th Dec
Mountain Skills Promotion
Learn To Map Read & Use A Compass On Our Mountain Skills Promotion, In Both Kerry & Wicklow
If you have always wanted to get off the beaten track and explore the mountains properly, but lack the right skills; or if a map has always seemed like a random collection of squiggles, then our Mountain Skills Promotion is for you!
Our one day workshop will take place outdoors, in the Wicklow Mountains near Glendalough, and in the Gap of Dunloe near Killarney. All abilities will be catered for, from complete beginners to experienced walkers, together with experienced and qualified mountaineering instructors.
You will be given a crash course in map reading, compass bearings, navigation techniques and equipment advice.
Our Mountain Skills Promotion is not an alternative to completing Mountain Skills 1, but rather an extra day.
Hiking boots can be provided, so all you need are waterproofs, map, compass and a sense of humor!
Promotional Price: €30 Per Person
10am - 5pm
Pre Booking Essential
Hiking Boots Provided
Beginners Welcome
Kerry Mountain Skills Promo Dates:
28th Jan
29th Sept
Wicklow Mountain Skills Promo Dates:
28th Jan
29th Sept