Mountain Leader Two-Day Masterclasses in the Lake District

There are many reasons why you might feel the need for a refresher before you undertake your assessment. Maybe it's quite a few years since you did your training course, and you could really do with a reminder. Or perhaps you've already done your assessment, but you were deferred on one aspect of the syllabus. Or you pass the assessment some years ago and feel the need to sharpen your skills.

This two-day course will cover the following areas:
~ navigation on different scales of map, in good visibility, poor visibility and/or at night
~ steep ground work
~ wild camping
~ anything else the participants want to cover

Here's the outline programme - this could change according to the weather and the needs of the participants:
Day 1
Meet at 9am at the top of Wrynose Pass. Steep ground rope work first, then leave ropes etc in the cars. After a day in the mountains, descend to the Red Tarn area to make camp, have a rest until it is dark, then do a couple of hours of night navigation.
Day 2
Walk out from the camp, across Wrynose Pass into the Coniston fells. This will be a much shorter day.

Dates: check out the online calendar for dates and availability.

Equipment: we’ll send you a kit list when you book.

Cost:
2024: £130 Mountain Training Association members, £135 non-members
2025: £134 Mountain Training Association members, £140 non-members

Max ratio: 1:6

Two CPD points for Mountain Training Association members

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What do our clients say about us?

The enquiry & booking procedure was excellent, quick and helpful feedback guiding me through the process and sorting any issues out immediately. The course programme was excellent, covered everything and taking as much time as was needed on each area. Chris is very experienced and pitched the course at the correct level for all participants. Really made everybody enjoy the experience. I initially contacted another provider for the ML assessment. But a recommendation from a friend and a refresher course help make the choice.
Calvin Routledge, June 2021

The joining instructions and information sent out at time of booking were very clear and comprehensive. Any time I have emailed additional queries Anne has always replied quickly with everything I need. Chris's experience shows in his instruction. There's never any doubt or ambiguity in what he tells you, which instills confidence. He'll explore or talk about whatever you bring up but never gets distracted from the objectives of the day. Even though he's delivering courses or instruction he's done hundreds of times and to many clients, Chris recognises it may be the first time for the client and makes sure he covers everything they need with enthusiasm and patience.
Andy Kelly, May 2022

Alex was a fantastic tutor, he worked hard to put three very nervous clients at ease and we all learned a lot and came away feeling better prepared for assessment. Alex very quickly identified that my major issue was my eyesight and a specific problem with refocusing on the fine detail on the map after looking at the land. I now feel I can concentrate on finding the solution to this problem before my reassesment and things will work a lot better. He really restored my confidence in my actual navigation ability. He also introduced me to the 1:25000 OS Dinky map which I found much clearer than the OS Explorer.
Louise Greenwood, September 2022

Alex came across in a friendly and relaxed way of instructing, 10/10, excellent instructor.
Steve Begley, August 2023

Alex was very knowledgeable and able to adapt the programme to meet each participants needs. I finished the course with improved confidence and a clearer picture of my own strengths and weaknesses.
Nick Hepburn, August 2023

Chris’s coaching / delivery style and vast knowledge is great for my learning style - you end up learning a lot without feeling overwhelmed.
Emma Kershaw, April 2024

I always like the way Chris is flexible with the programme adapting it to the individuals attending a particular course, that way we always seem to cover the points that are really relevant to us. I have rarely come across a business where the delivery and admin works so well together, I am sure a lot of this must be down to Anne's knowledge of what is being delivered on the fells and not just her pure admin abilities, a great team!
Andrew Johnson, April 2024

Anne gave me all the info I needed in good time, was quick in responding to questions and patient with my initial difficulties in joining the WhatsApp group. The masterclass covered all I expected and more. Came away feeling I'd had great value for money. As usual, Chris was a pleasure to work with. Informative, caring, professional with just the right amount of humour and gentle micky taking. Having done previous trainings and assessments with Chris and Anne it was the obvious choice. Always my first option as I really rate what you do highly.
Barney Ashton, August 2024

I originally did a masterclass course then did Rock Climbing Instructor assessment, and have booked several courses since then. It has had a huge impact on my life in terms of qualifications and instructing on a professional level and will continue through my career, so therefore I would always book with Chris and I highly recommend any of Chris’s courses.
Dan Holmes, August 2024