Mountain Skills

 

Mountain Skills 1 Training

The mountain skills programme is recognised by BOS, the Irish Mountain Training board. The course is an introduction to the mountains and a foundation level for navigation and hill walking skills. Mountain Skills 1 covers the following modules:

 

• Feature recognition
• Map work
• Using a compass

 

Mountain Skills 2 Training

This is the second step towards the mountain skills assessment and course advances the skills learned in Mountain Skills 1. The training will focus on the following sections:

 

• Steep ground
• Timing and pacing
• Night navigation

 

Mountain Skills Training Dates:

Mountain Skills 1 - 22nd/23rd November
Mountain Skills 2 - 13th/14th December

 

Costs Per Person:

Without accommodation                                €155

With accommodation                                     €245

including, 2 x continental breakfast, 2 x packed lunch and 1 x three-course evening meal.
Accommodation prices are based on 2/3 sharing.  Single room supplement of €70 exists.

 

Accommodation is in our two and three bedroom luxury holiday homes.

 

Book your place today by contacting us on +353 (0)64 82965 or emailing us to info(at)eclipseireland.com or completing our enquiry form.