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Mountain Leader Award

Carol has been training and assessing Mountain Leaders in Cumbria and Scotland for over 20 years. Carolclimb run friendly professional training and assessment courses. Carol and Richard are both highly experienced trainers and tutors and will work with you personally on all our courses

Wastwater YHA, Wasdale. This stunning location on the shores of Wastwater makes a superb base for Mountain Leader Training and Assessments. All our training areas are in walking distance of the Youth Hostel, so we do not spend hours driving around the countryside.

Seascale is the nearest train station. 

Mountain Leader Training £550.00 self-catering (£410 tuition only)

2024

M. L. Training Course 18th Feb - 23rd Feb Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 18th - Finish 4.30pm 23rd Feb 2024

M. L. Training Course 17th March - 22nd March Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 17th - Finish 4.30pm 22nd March 2024

M. L. Training Course 21st April- 26th April Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 21st - Finish 4.30pm 26th  April 2024

M. L. Training Course 19th May- 24th May Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 19th - Finish 4.30pm 24th May 2024

M. L. Training Course 9th June -14th June Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 9th - Finish 4.30pm 14th June 2024

M. L. Training Course 11th Aug -16th August Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 11th - Finish 4.30pm 16th August 2024

M. L. Training Course 8th Sept - 13th Sept Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 8th - Finish 4.30pm 13th Sept 2024

M. L. Training Course 13th Oct- 18th Oct Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 13th - Finish 4.30pm 18th Oct 2024

M. L. Training Course 10th Nov -15th Nov Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 10th - Finish 4.30pm 15th Nov 2024

M.L.Assessment £563.00 self-catering

2024

M. L. Assessment Course 7th April- 12th April. Wastwater YHA, Wasdale. Start 7.00 p.m. 7th - Finish 4.30pm 12th April 2024

M. L. Assessment Course 22nd Sept- 27th Sept. Wastwater YHA, Wasdale. Start 7.00 pm 22nd - Finish 4.30pm 27th 2024

Further dates to be arranged

M.L. Refreshers £145

2nd - 3rd March 2024. Wasdale. Start 9.00 a.m. 2nd - Finish 4.00pm 3rd March 2024

24th - 25th August 2024. Wasdale. Start 9.00 a.m. 24th - Finish 4.00pm 25th August 2024.

Personal Refresher Course1 to 1 ( or up to 4 persons.). Sessions are available by arrangement. We will do half days / evenings. Give us a ring or E-mail.

Mountain Leader Training Registration

Before you book onto a Mountain Leader training course, make sure you have done the following:

  • You must be registered on the scheme
  • You must have recorded a minimum of 20 Quality Mountain Days (ideally on DLOG) which can have taken place at any point (pre- or post-registration).

The Syllabus

The following key areas 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

www.mountain-training.org/walking/skills-and-awards/mountain-leader

B.A.S.P. ( British Association of Ski Patrollers ) First Aid Course ( DatesTBA) December 2014,

2 day Emergency First Aid.Suitable for Mountain Leader and most NGB awards.

Wastwater YHA, £95.00 non residential, £133.00 2 nights self catering accomodation.

Fast Track Instructor Programme (Carolclimb 16 Week Course)click here

SPA Single Pitch Award .

SPA Training.

SPA Assessments.

£135.00 non residential.

Wastwater YHA, £160.00 2 nights self catering accomodation.

Skills Courses and Adventure Days

Navigation Skills. These courses are designed to cater for all ages and abilities. Very hands on. Take a map for a walk. £80 pp.

Personal 1 to 1 ( or up to 4 ) sessions are available by arrangement. We will do half days / evenings. Give us a ring or E-mail.

NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme) Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. These are certificated awards and the Gold is a similar standard to Summer Mountain Leader navigation.

Tel. 019467 26424

Contact Us

carol@carolclimb.co.uk