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
2025 £565 self catering (£425 tuition only)
2025
M. L. Training Course 26th Jan - 31st Jan Wasdale YHA, Start 9.00am 26th - Finish 4.30pm 31st Jan 2025
M. L. Training Course 16th March - 21st March Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 16th - Finish 4.30pm 21st March 2025
M. L. Training Course 27th April- 2nd May Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 27th - Finish 4.30pm 2nd May 2025
M. L. Training Course 18th May- 23rd May Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 18th - Finish 4.30pm 23rd May 2025
M. L. Training Course 15th June -20th June Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 15th - Finish 4.30pm 20th June 2025
M. L. Training Course 20th July -25th July Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 20th - Finish 4.30pm 25th July 2025
M. L. Training Course 17th Aug -22nd August Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 17th - Finish 4.30pm 22nd August 2025
M. L. Training Course 21st Sept - 26th Sept Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 21st - Finish 4.30pm 26th Sept 2025
M. L. Training Course 19th Oct- 24th Oct Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 19th - Finish 4.30pm 24th Oct 2025
M. L. Training Course 16th Nov - 21st Nov Wasdale YHA, Start 09.00am 16th - Finish 4.30pm 21st Nov 2025
M.L.Assessment £585.00 self-catering (£510 tuition only)
2024
M. L. Assessment Course 6th July - 11th July. Wastwater YHA, Wasdale. Start 7.00 pm 6th - Finish 4.30pm 11th July 2025
Further dates to be arranged
M.L. Refreshers £150
29th-30th March 2025. Wasdale. Start 9.00 a.m. 2nd - Finish 4.00pm 3rd March 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
Outdoor First Aid Course.
12th-13th February 2025
13th-14th October 2025
2 day First Aid.Suitable for Mountain Leader and most NGB awards.
Wastwater YHA, £150.00 non residential.
This is a superb course delivered by Carol Emmons who is a trained first aid provider
Fast Track Instructor Programme (Carolclimb 16 Week Course)click here
RCI Award .
RCI 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.
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