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Many
people experience the hills and would wish to explore the countryside
further but don't really have the ability to do so confidently. These
2 day courses are designed for those of you looking to do more hill
walking, and safely enjoy the outdoors below the snow line. Also these
courses may also particularly be of interest to the new comer to adventure
racing seeking to learn those all important navigation skills.
Introductory Hill Walking Course
Course Aim :
To prepare the novice for hill walking, with the skills to
safely negotiate and navigate paths on hills in summer conditions.
Course Content :
. Equipment for the outdoors
. Map skills
. Introduction to compass work
. Route planning
. Safety considerations
. Action on getting lost!
Possible Locations :
Peak District National Park, Mid-Wales, Dartmoor, North York
Moors - by arrangement.
Price per person : £99
Course numbers : 2 - 6
Provisional dates for this course . . .
January 21st & 22nd, 2006
March 11th & 12th, 2006
August 12th & 13th, 2006
September 30th & October 1st, 2006
December 16th & 17th, 2006
Please
note:
Dates may be subject to change. Alternative and/or additional dates
may also be arranged upon demand.
Into The Wilderness!
Course
Aim :
To
provide walkers with the skills to safely negotiate hills and mountain
areas in all kinds of conditions, below the snow line. This course is
for those that wish to advance themselves that bit beyond hill walking
and more into the realms of mountaineering.
Course
Content :
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Map and compass work
. Micro- and night navigation
. Pacing and timing
. River crossing
. Safety considerations
. Emergency scenarios on the hill
The nature of this course requires us to camp out on the Saturday night
- hence you will need to be equipped with a good tent and rucksack.
Possible
Locations :
Mid-Wales,
Snowdonia and the Lake District by arrangement.
Price
per person :
£120
Course numbers : 2 - 4
Provisional dates for this course . . .
March 25th & 26th, 2006
May 20th & 21st, 2006
October 21st & 22nd, 2006
Please
note:
Dates may be subject to change. Alternative and/or additional dates
may also be arranged upon demand.
And
if you needed further reasons to properly learn how to look after yourself
on the hill . . . click
here!
Additional Information:
Prices do not include food and accommodation: this can be
arranged to suit your budget - be it camping or a 3 star hotel!
Lastly,
you will also get to bag some great peaks in these parks!
Email
will@will4adventure.com
for further details, or
 Register
your interest here.
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