COURSE OUTLINE
A one day workshop looking at steep ground management and emergency rope work in line with the ML syllabus. Develop understanding of the basic knots and rope work expected for assessment.
SKILLS COVERED
Understand aims and objectives
Leadership in the scheme – vision, support, challenge
Movement and walkin skills & coaching points for pace, rhythm, foot placement, conservation of energy, balance, and coordination.
Group management
Route finding and terrain selection
Spotting and its limitations
Considerations for briefings and safe attachment to the rope
Direct and Indirect rope techniques
Anchor selection
Managing people up and down steep ground with the rope
Confidence roping where appropriate
Feedback and debriefs
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:
Hill kit for 2 full days in the mountain day;
Waterproofs
Warm layers
Hat and gloves
Walking boots
30m rope - can be provided
Helmet
| Cost | ||
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Book Online - MTA Member |
£70.00 | |
Book Online - Non MTA Member |
£80.00 | |
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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£40.00 |
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