Mountain Leader Award (Training)

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The Mountain Leader scheme is designed for people who want to lead groups in the mountains, hills and moorlands of the UK and Ireland. If you love being out in the mountains and want to share your enthusiasm with others, become a Mountain Leader and you’ll never look back. Mountain Leaders operate the length and breadth of the country with all sorts of groups of people; from Duke of Edinburgh Award participants and schoolchildren to outdoor instructors and OAPs. The qualification is what you make it and there are countless opportunities for passionate Mountain Leaders. Mountain Leaders should be competent in the following key areas, all of which will be covered, to a greater or lesser extent, during your six day training course. • Group management • Navigation • Access and the environment • Hazards (including steep ground and rivers) and emergency procedures • Equipment • Expedition skills • Weather • Background knowledge Follow the link for further information and pre-requirements: https://www.mountain-training.org/qualifications/walking/mountain-leader

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