Hill Skills
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 2 Days
  • 8 People to 1 instructor

Hill Skills

  • Hike
  • Mountain Training Award
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Overview

This two-day course is a perfect introduction to hillwalking for anyone. You'll cover where to walk, what to wear, how to plan and follow routes, useful information about the upland environment and weather, and what to do if things don't go to plan. You'll be learning from our highly qualified instructors and developing your new skills as you explore the peaks of Snowdonia.

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The Objectives

- You will have gained the skills and techniques to be confident and comfortable planning, and undertaking, your own hill walks.
- You will have loads of time outside on practical learning days.
- You’ll be inspired to take on your own hill walks after the course.

Itinerary

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

What to Expect

During the two days you'll cover all the essentials;

Walking Skills - what things you should consider while out walking and what can make life easier (pace, nutrition, movement skills)

Navigation Skills - including using basic features and symbols, using a compass, navigation strategies and electronic devices

Weather - how it affects the hills and your day out

Clothing and Equipment - how being suitably dressed and equipped can make the difference between a good day out and a bad day out

Environment - how to minimise your impact on the hill and good practice

Hazards and Emergency Procedures - how to deal with any hazards you encounter and what to do in an emergency

Experience Required

You must be at least 18 years old to join this course at Plas y Brenin (or 14 if accompanied by a parent)

What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
What do I need to bring?

·Walking socks

·Wicking base layer

·Walking trousers – usually these will be a modern ‘technical’ quick drying fabric

·Fleece jacket or pullover

·Woolly hat and Gloves – need to be warm

·Spare clothing – e.g. extra fleece, spare gloves, spare hat,

·Drinks bottle and/or flask, sandwich box

·Maps - OS 17 Snowdon & Conwy Valley 1:25000, laminated weatherproof maps are great as you don't need a map case. (Can be purchased from our shop)

·In the summer you should consider bringing sun cream, sun glasses, insect repellent and a sun hat

You should also bring, if you have them but, you can borrow these from our stores

·Walking Boots

·Hard Shell Waterproofs

·Rucksack- ideally 35 litres min

·Compass (Silva Expedition 4 recommended)

How should I prepare?
You need to be reasonably fit. But we'll tailor the course to the needs of those attending.

Available Course Dates

Start the booking process by selecting a course date, then adjust your details to suit your requirements.

Course Start Date
Duration
Cost*
Course Start Date
8th March, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£154.00
Residential:
£294.00
Course Start Date
31st March, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£154.00
Residential:
£294.00
Course Start Date
31st May, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£154.00
Residential:
£294.00
Course Start Date
21st June, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£154.00
Residential:
£294.00
Course Start Date
5th July, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£154.00
Residential:
£294.00
Course Start Date
9th August, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£154.00
Residential:
£294.00
Course Start Date
20th September, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£154.00
Residential:
£294.00
Course Start Date
20th October, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£154.00
Residential:
£294.00

*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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This course will help you become

more competent and confident at the skills of hillwalking and ready to enjoy more

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