Mountaineering
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Navigation Winter Walking Group Leader Mountain Leader Mountaineering Skills (SILVA) Main
Navigation Skills (Introduction) 2 - Day Training Course
Based in the Peak District this course involves two practical days outdoors. You will learn to read a map, take bearings with a compass, use weather forecasts, choose the right equipment, plan suitable routes and know what to do in an emergency. Once basic principals have been learnt students will be encouraged to go at their own pace.
Day 1 9.00 Peak District Venue
A short introductory session - Equipment - A look at what is needed for the conditions expected
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§ Maps |
§ Following routes using the map only |
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§ Scale |
§ The compass |
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§ Common symbols |
§ Setting the map by use of the compass |
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§ Matching the map to the ground |
§ Taking a bearing and walking on it |
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§ Contours |
§ Magnetic variation |
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§ Orientation |
§ Grid references |
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11.00 Practical navigation exercise |
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§ Estimating Distance and Time |
§ Naismith’s rule (adjusting for conditions and load) |
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§ Measuring distances |
§ Aiming off and attack points |
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§ Micro navigation |
§ Pacing (each individual will calculate their own pacing and have ample opportunity to practice) |
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§ Navigation using linear and contour features |
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17.00 Close
Day 2 9.00 Peak District Venue 2
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§ Weather forecasts - accessing and use |
§ Plan a route for the day |
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§ Route Selection - Route cards Escape routes |
§ Practical mountain navigation using skills and techniques learnt |
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§ Each course participant will navigate sections of the route |
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Further topics may be included if appropriate; |
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§ Bad weather navigation |
§ Contour feature navigation |
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§ Effects of weather |
§ Search techniques |
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§ Location and relocation techniques |
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17.00 Debrief and Close
If you are interested in this programme please contact the office for up to date information.
Mountaineering Skills (SILVA) 2 - Day Training Course
This course has been designed for students involved in introducing others to the mountains, such as club committee members and trip leaders. In addition to improving your own personal mountaineering skills (in particular navigation), you will gain a better understanding of the issues involved in party leadership and group management. You should have been hill walking or mountaineering for at least 12 months, and will have a basic knowledge of how to use a map and compass. The course can be arranged at any venue to suit your requirements.
At the end of this course students will be able to;
§ Plan suitable walking routes for themselves or for a group that they are leading.
§ Navigate competently in the mountains in summer conditions, using a variety of techniques.
§ Navigate in darkness and fog or mist conditions.
§ Know what to do in an emergency or when unforeseen circumstances arise
Day 1 9.00 Valley Base
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§ Introduction |
§ Route cards |
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§ Safety briefing |
§ Escape routes |
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§ BMC participation statement |
§ Route Selection |
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§ Equipment check |
§ Weather forecasts - obtaining them and interpreting them - planning accordingly |
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§ Environmental concerns |
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§ Navigation skills check |
Mountain Venue 1 - Practical Mountain exercise to include advanced navigation techniques.
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§ Measuring distances |
§ Aiming off and attack points |
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§ Pacing |
§ Group management skills |
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§ Estimating Distance and Time |
§ Problem avoidance |
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§ Navigation in the dark and / or fog and mist |
§ Navigation using linear and contour features |
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§ Compass use |
17.00 Eve - Pre trip planning and call out guidelines, emergency procedures, mountain rescue, visiting new areas.
Day 2 9.00 Mountain Venue 2
A full mountain day - Practical mountain navigation using skills and techniques learnt. Each course participant will navigate sections of the route.
17.00 Debrief and Close
This course can be run at any time and at any venue to suit your requirements. It is also possible to attempt to cover the same topics in a single day. A suggested alteration in the winter months is to start the course later and run into the evening and experience night-navigation / coming off the hill in the dark.
Navigation Mountaineering Skills (SILVA)
Main Winter Walking Group Leader Mountain Leader