COURSE OUTLINE
This workshops offers two days in the mountains and covers all syllabus aspects of the ML. We will head out for an overnight camp and complete a mini expedition.
(The only thing we don't cover is rope work, but we do have a workshop to cover this)
SKILLS COVERED
Understand aims and objectives for the expedition
Leadership in the scheme – vision, support, challenge
Coaching and broadening of knowledge towards navigation
Demonstrating the ML standard
Working towards blind legs & relocation techniques
All Camp craft skills needed for a comfortable night on assessment
Leadership at camp – nutrition, stoves and equipment
Night navigation exercise
Different scale maps and navigation on 1:40,000
Environment and background knowledge
All round syllabus points – candidate led discussions
Debriefs, goal setting and individual feedback
WORKSHOP PROVIDER CREDENTIALS
Workshop provider: Sam Marsland (WMCI & ML course director)
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE EVENT
Your CPD record - If you attend this event and it counts as CPD, your CPD point/s will automatically be added to your record in due course - you will not need to add it yourself.
You will need:
OL4 map covering Borrowdale, Great Gable and Pillar
Silva Expedition Type 4 compass (recommended)
Hill kit for 2 full days in the mountain day;
Waterproofs
Warm layers
Hat and gloves
Walking boots
All camping equipment for one night out:
Tent
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Stove and gas
Evening meal & Breakfast
| Cost | ||
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Book Online - None MTA Member |
£210.00 | |
Book Online - MTA Member Price |
£185.00 | |
Book with 50% deposit
This ticket allows you to pay a deposit to secure your place on the course. We will be in touch when the full amount is due. The full amount will be due no later than 30 days before the course commences.
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£105.00 |
YHA Borrowdale
Longthwaite
Keswick
CA12 5XE
Please meet your instructor at this location
Sam drives a Grey Skoda Estate: MH68 TFA
Please come over to the vehicle and say hello; we will do briefings and course introductions in the YHA cafe
Amenities