Name: HER Outdoors Mountain Skills 1 Training for Women
Start: 2025-08-18T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-08-19T17:30:00+01:00
Location: Killary Adventure Company

HER Outdoors Mountain Skills 1 Training for Women

Galway Sports Partnership

This  is a 2 day course for Women delivered by a Mountain Leader.  This course is heavily subsidized  and offered at a reduced rate.

Killary Adventure Company

Mountain Skills 1 for Women– Build Your Confidence in the HillsReady to explore the mountains with confidence?Mountain Skills 1 is the ideal starting point for anyone looking to become a self-sufficient and safe hillwalker. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone with some experience who’s relied on others for navigation and planning, this course will give you the tools to take the lead.What You’ll LearnThis course is part of the nationally recognised Mountain Skills training scheme, which includes two training blocks (MS1 &amp; MS2) and an optional assessment. MS1 focuses on the essential skills needed to enjoy the hills safely and responsibly:<ul><li>🧭 Navigation – Map reading, distance measurement, and contour interpretation</li><li>🥾 Walking Techniques – Movement skills, pacing, and energy management</li><li>🌦️ Weather Awareness – Understanding how weather affects your route and safety</li><li>🎒 Clothing &amp; Equipment – What to bring and how to use it effectively</li><li>🌍 Environmental Knowledge – Minimising your impact and following best practices</li><li>⚠️ Hazards &amp; Emergencies – How to respond to challenges and stay safe</li><li>🗺️ Planning – Confidently plan your own hillwalking adventures</li></ul>Who Should Attend?This course is perfect for:<ul><li>Beginners with little or no experience</li><li>Walkers who want to become more independent</li><li>Anyone considering progressing to leadership qualifications like the Mountain Leader (ML)</li></ul>Course Details<ul><li>Location: Leenaun, Co. Galway</li><li>Date &amp; Time: takes place over 2 days, Mon-Tues 18-19th August from 9.30-5pm both days</li><li>Equipment: You will need hiking boots and waterproofs to take part. A full equipment list will be provided after registration.</li><li>Registration: By registering through Eventbrite you will be officially registered for the Mountain Skills course and will become a member of Mountaineering Ireland.</li></ul>Please NoteBy registering for this course, you confirm that you are in good health and physical condition. The Mountain Skills course takes place in hillwalking and hiking terrain.The course fee does not include transport, accommodation, or catering.Booking &amp; ContactFor bookings or further information, please contact:📧 <a href="mailto:galwayactive@galwaycoco.ie" title="mailto:galwayactive@galwaycoco.ie" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">galwayactive@galwaycoco.ie</a>This programme is funded by Mountaineering Ireland via Sport Ireland Women in Sport and supported by Galway Sports Partnership.

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