International Mountain Leader Training Summer
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

International Mountain Leader Training Summer

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  • Mountain Training Award
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Overview

You’ll have a mix of theory and practical sessions, covering a wide range of topics including; anatomy and physiology, legal liability, altitude, marketing, leadership, rope work, navigation, altimeters, and environmental considerations, as well as covering many other aspects of working with trekking groups in the mountains of the world. You’ll also take an assessed, timed navigation test. You’ll be learning from some of the best in their field who will also support you to develop an individual action plan (a key part of this course) to help you progress through the next three stages of this Mountain Training accredited qualification. On completion of the summer IML training course, you can progress to the Summer assessment or the Winter training course, both of which are based in the European Alps. This gives you some flexibility to complete the courses most appropriate to you.

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The Objectives

You’ll have completed comprehensive training and assessment making the first step towards working as a leader in Europe and further afield. You’ll have gained the skills required for leading and educating groups worldwide in summer conditions.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

Day One Introduction to the course and history of the IML scheme. Environmental awareness. Introduction to ropework. Timed Navigation Test. Working as an IML and the Expedition Provider’s Association. Day Two Emergency ropework and use of fixed equipment. Weather. Day Three Mountain day focussing on leadership and managing groups in steep terrain. Law and Insurance. Day Four Water hazards and river crossings. Altitude and keeping people healthy on expedition. GPS and technology. Day Five Mini mountain day ‘putting it all together’ with a focus on environmental knowledge and teaching. An introduction to the IML Winter Training and Summer Assessment courses. At the end of the course there is an opportunity for one to one debriefs with the training staff.

Experience Required

You should be 18 years old to attend this course. The scheme consists of the following stages: Gain Mountain Leader qualification Log 20 quality international summer mountain days Log 20 quality UK or international winter mountain days Register for International Mountain Leader qualification and have your registration approved Attend IML Summer Training course which includes the IML Timed Navigation Test At this stage candidates can choose to either progress to IML Summer Assessment, or IML Winter Training. Please note candidates must have passed the IML Timed Navigation Test before attending the IML Summer Assessment. Gain further experience as required before assessment Pass IML Summer Assessment Attend IML Winter Training course before the final Winter IML Assessment, all candidates must have passed the Summer IML Assessment and completed at least 30 quality winter mountain days in total, of which a minimum of ten should be overseas. Pass IML Winter Assessment course and gain IML qualification. You must have have fulfilled the pre-requisites as stated on the Mountain Training Website and be hill fit. It would also be beneficial to practise your navigation skills for the timed navigation test. We strongly recommend that you take out cancellation and medical insurance when you book the course. Mountain Training UK state that there is no exemption from training. The summer IML training course includes knowledge and skills not assessed on the final course. If, for any reason, you don’t attend any aspects of the summer training course, you’ll need to attend that aspect at some point in the future, at your own expense. Until you have attended all aspects of the course you will not be accredited with a Summer IML Training and will not be able to progress with the scheme. Candidates should read the Mountain Training IML Candidate Handbook, which can be found on their website. This not only details the syllabus, but contains some useful guidance notes. To get the most from the course, it is recommended that you are familiar with the ropework you would have been assessed on as a Mountain Leader. The Mountain Training Hillwalking book written by Steve Long is a useful reference for this. On the mountain day we will be moving in steep terrain (similar to Grade 1), and therefore you should feel comfortable and able to move at ease in this environment. Download course handbook here The Timed Navigation Test FAQs

You want to be a Mountain Leader in Europe and further afield. This five day summer training course, based at Plas y Brenin, is your first step to achieving that.

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Course Start Date
5th October, 2026
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5 Days
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Non-Residential:
£630.00
Residential:
£980.00

*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.

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