Mountain Skills (MS)

The Schemes

MS1, MS2, MS Assessment (Personal Proficiency Award)
ML1, ML2, ML Assessment (Summer Leadership Award)
WGL Training, WGL Assessment (Low level Leadership Award)
Nb. All ML and WGL Assessments are run through BOS.

2011/2012 Dates

Mountain Skills 1 (Training week end)

Content: Map reading, contour interpretation, feature recognition, self location, map symbols, mountain hazards, equipment, depiction of relief, maps & scale.
Venue: Wicklow mountains.
Price: €125 per person non-residential
Dates: 21-22 January, 04-05 February, 03-04 March, 26-27 May, 28-29 July, 22-23 September, 10-11 November,

Mountain Skills 2 (Training week end)

Contents: Revision of part 1 plus; timing, pacing, compass work, navigation techniques, movement on steep ground, night navigation, grid references, incident & accident procedure.
Venue: Wicklow mountains.
Price: €135 per person non-residential
Dates: 19-20 Nov, 11-12 February, 24-25 March, 14-15 April, 23-24 June, 18-19 August, 20-21 October, 08-09 December

Mountain Skills Assessment (week end)

Contents Practical: Assessment of the skills taught in MS 1 and 2.
Theory: Written paper and completion of log book requirements, hold a current and accepted first aid certificate. (The MSA is a requirement for Mountain Leader Training.)
Venue: Wicklow mountains.
Price: €150 per person non-residential
Dates: 14-15 January, 11-12 Feb, 17-18 March, 12-13 May, 14-15 July, 15-16 September, 17-18 November