Mountain Leader Courses
Beyond the Edge Mountain Leader courses are highly informative and run by highly qualified and hugely experienced trainers who have been leading groups in the mountains in both summer and winter conditions all over the world for many years. Importantly in our opinion, they are also run in a fun and friendly manner. We take great pride in the very high percentage of individuals who return for further courses.
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Mountain Leader Training Course
Six days packed full of learning to prepare you for the best job in the world! Courses are either split (2 x 3 days) or 6 consecutive days. -
Mountain Leader Assessment
The Mountain Leader is a nationally recognised qualification that is administered by Mountain Training and is the most established award... -
Environmental Education Workshops
Fantastic knowledge (and 1 CPD point) for all in the outdoors. Environmental workshops to develop your understanding of nature. -
Outdoor First Aid (NGB recognised)
A highly practical outdoor first aid course delivered by highly experienced tutors who are either Paramedics or experienced Mountain Rescuers.... -
Understanding and managing fear and anxiety in clients
A highly practical, 1 day workshop on spotting early signs and dealing with fear and anxiety in clients. 1 CPD point for MTA & BAIML members.
Become a Mountain Leader with Beyond the Edge
The remit of the Mountain Leader is huge, from wild camping in remote locations, to easy scrambling over some of the UK’s most famous mountain routes. In fact, the qualification allows you to go anywhere in the UK under summer conditions and where the use of the rope is not planned.
The Mountain Leader qualification is therefore a really valuable leadership award and one of the most sought-after qualifications to lead people in the outdoors. After all, who wouldn’t want one of the best jobs in the world!
Entry Requirements
Please also note there are minimum experience requirements for attending both Mountain Leader training and assessment. To start your journey towards a Mountain Leader qualification, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have at least a year’s worth of mountain walking experience
- Have an interest in leading groups in the mountains
- Be a member (club or individual) of a mountaineering council (BMC, Mountaineering Ireland, Mountaineering Scotland)
- Register for the Mountain Leader qualification (cost: £69)
- Have recorded, on DLOG, twenty Quality Mountain Walking Days (QMDs)
If you are just starting your journey towards the Mountain Leader qualification and want to find out how to register, etc., just click on the Mountain Training details, and it will explain everything you need to know.
Equal Opportunity
Beyond the Edge are committed to ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity to attend our courses. If you feel you may need additional support to attend, please do let us know so we can facilitate this. Mountain Training have a useful document outlining reasonable adjustments for the Mountain Leader qualification.
If you have any queries about how to achieve a Mountain Leader qualification, simply contact a member of the Beyond the Edge team today using the link below.
What Our Customers Say
“I would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for a great Mountain Leader training course. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute thanks to your ability to promote a learning environment conducive to building confidence and highlighting development needs in a supportive manner.
The invaluable input you gave and passing on of your in depth knowledge, experience, advice and skills will assist greatly, not only in my journey towards passing my Mountain Leader assessment but in my personal enjoyment of the mountains and wild outdoor environment. Hopefully enabling me to pass on the knowledge and skills to others in the future”. Adrian
“…Alex and Chris were brilliant, and together delivered a Mountain Leader training course packed full of practical, real world advice and the kind of insight which only comes from years of personal experience”. Joe, Sheffield.
Mountain Leader Refresher & Reassessment Sessions
If you need a quick refresh or reassessment on any aspect of the Mountain leader syllabus we would be delighted to help you out. Please contact us to discuss your requirements. A common area for further development is navigation, and you may want to look at our navigation courses to help in this area.
Bespoke Dates and Locations
For groups of walkers, bespoke dates and locations can be arranged for both Mountain Leader training and Mountain Leader assessment. Please contact the office for more information.
Mountain Leader Course FAQs
How Much Does A Mountain Leader Course Cost?
At Beyond the Edge, we offer Mountain Leader training courses from £435 per person, and assessments from £445 per person. You will also need to complete a suitable first aid course, such as our Outdoor First Aid course available from £165 per person, and you’ll need to register with Mountain Training for an additional £69.
Do I Need to Complete the Mountain Leader Training Course Before the Assessment?
Yes, you must have completed a Mountain Leader training course before you can book onto an assessment. Take a look at our Mountain Leader training course to learn more about the syllabus.
What Is a Quality Mountain Day (QMD)?
A ‘Quality Mountain Day’ (QMD) is an essential element of the Mountain Leader course. It is defined as a demanding excursion undertaken in mountainous terrain in the UK or Ireland. A QMD must provide both physical and mental challenges, in addition to meeting the following criteria:
- Exploring an unfamiliar locality
- Taking part in planning and leadership
- Ascension of a mountain
- The use of navigation skills
- Improved knowledge and practising relevant skills
- Judgement and decision making is required
- Five hours or more journey time