Hiking With Your Phone - 28th June - Mayo/Galway

Discover a smarter way to explore the outdoors with Mountaineering Ireland’s brand-new “Hiking with Your Phone” course designed to give modern hikers the confidence to navigate Ireland’s mountains using the technology in their pocket.

Whether you are new to hiking or looking to upgrade your navigation skills, this one day course is perfect for hikers who want to learn how to use dedicated navigation app to enhance their outdoor experience while staying safe and self-reliant.

Led by approved qualified training instructors, the course combines a focused indoor session with a practical day on the hills.

During the course, you will learn how to:
• Use the Hiiker App to locate your position and understand grid references
• Understand the difference between free and subscription-based apps
• Navigate using the HiiKER app, including offline mapping
• Identify key map features to better understand your surroundings
• Plan and follow your own routes with confidence
• Prepare for a safe day on the hills and respond to emergencies

The registration fee for each is €35. This programme is for adults only, and both members and non-members of Mountaineering Ireland are welcome. Members of Mountaineering Ireland can avail of a 50% discount on HiiKER Pro+, for the first year and 25% off all renewals in future go to: https://hiiker.app/mi to apply.

What gear do I need?

• Mobile phone (fully charged) - battery bank if you have one and zip lock bag or cover for your phone in case of rain.
• Hiking boots with woolly or synthetic socks (not cotton)
• Comfortable clothing, e.g. leggings / tracksuit bottoms, breathable T-Shirt and fleece & an extra warm layer (try to avoid cotton)
• Small backpack
• Waterproof jacket and pants
• Hat and gloves
• An extra warm layer or two in your backpack
• Water (minimum 1.5 litres), lunch and snacks
• Sunscreen, personal medicine, inhaler, Epipen, etc.

Refund policy: refunds will be granted if requested at least 7 days before the event. For cancellations within 7 days of the event, your ticket will refunded if the spot is taken by someone else. Please email ruth@mountaineering.ie if you can no longer attend.

Disclaimer: Mountaineering Ireland recognises that climbing, hillwalking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.