Walking and Scrambling

Summer ML Training - page under construction

Dates tbc

 Scotch On The Rocks Guiding is looking to apply for providership to run Summer Mountain Leader Training courses from 2011.  As part of our application we are looking to get an idea of numbers of individuals who would be interested in completing their training with ourselves.  If you are interested then please email us so we can keep you up to date with details.

As per MLTUK guidelines, the SML traininig is 6 days long with 1 overnight camp.  At the end of the course you will be given a detailed individual devrief, a training course report and proof of attendance, allowing you to book onto an assessment course when you feel ready.

We will be based in self catering accommodation in Inverness, with full classroom and drying room facilities.

To be eligable to book on the course you must have registered on the Mountain Leader Scheme, http://www.mltuk.org/downloads/order-and-reg-form.pdf and have been issued a log book.

Sample Programme

Day 1.  Introduction to the week and what is expected of a Mountain Leader, before going out and about onto a local hill and haveing an introduction to navigation techniques and getting used to working with map and compass.  We will be out and about on some local hills.  In the evening there will be a ropework session.

Day 2. A steep ground day, concentrating on skills that are required to safely use a rope in unplanned situations.  In the evening there will be a presentation on mountain weather and our understanding of what we need know about it as an ML.

Day 3. Our journey and leadership day.  Today we will be looking at route choice and group management in various types of terrain. In the evening there will be an opportunity to ask plenty of questions during our "What Comes Next" session, looking at between training and assessment.

Day 4. In the morning we'll cover Emergency Procedures, Mountain Rescue, Medicle Emergencies followed by a wet session in the afternoon with a River Crossing workshop. Evening off to pack for expedition.

Day 5 & 6 Overnight camping expedition with a focus on evironmental imput and navigation. There will usually be a night navigation exercise. Course will finish by around 16:00.