Hillwalking Training: Elevate Your Adventure
Kentmere, Lake District – 17-19 May 2024
Are you ready to take your hillwalking experience to new heights? Do you want to take your Scouts hillwalking. Explore the thrill of the outdoors and embark on a journey of personal growth, adventure, and discovery with our Hillwalking Training Programme. Whether you’re a beginner seeking to build your skills or an experienced hiker looking to fine-tune your abilities, we have the perfect training program for you.
Why Hillwalking Training?
Hillwalking is more than just a leisure activity; it’s an exhilarating way to connect with nature, boost your fitness, and challenge your limits. Our Hillwalking Training Programme offers a structured and safe way to enhance your hillwalking skills, ensuring you are well-prepared for any adventure.
What Our Training Offers
Expert Guidance: Learn from qualified Mountain Leaders with years of hillwalking experience. Our experts will teach you the fundamentals, including navigation, safety, outdoor survival, and group management skills.
Fitness EnIhancement: Improve your endurance, strength, and stamina. Our programme is designed to help you conquer challenging terrains and elevations.
Safety First: Our training emphasises safety at all times. You’ll gain vital knowledge about handling emergencies and minimizing risks.
Gear Selection: Learn how to choose the right gear and equipment to ensure your comfort and safety during your hillwalking adventures.
Confidence Building: Gain the confidence to explore new terrains and take on more challenging hillwalking routes.
Outdoor Ethics: Develop a deep appreciation for the environment and the principles of Leave No Trace to ensure a sustainable and responsible approach to hillwalking.
Training Programs for All Levels: Whether you’re a complete novice or an experienced hiker, our Hillwalking Training Programme offers a variety of options to match your level of experience.
Your Hillwalking Journey Starts Here.
Schedule:
- Friday evening – travel to the accommodation, Allocate walking groups for the weekend.
- Saturday – full day in the hills. Permit training will cover as much navigation, leadership, and general practical subject matter as is possible.
- Saturday evening – either theory training or night navigation.
- Sunday – morning to mid-afternoon – shorter day in the hills.
- Sunday afternoon – clean the accommodation ready for handover & return to Cambridgeshire.
Cost
£70 for the weekend. This covers transport, accommodation and all meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Bookings are now open. Please the button below to book, via Eventbrite