Build confidence and independence outdoors
Practical navigation and mountain-skills workshops led by a qualified Mountain Leader.
Practical skills for real outdoor adventures
If you want to become more self-reliant outdoors, a focused workshop can help you turn theory into practical experience. Sessions are designed to develop useful skills in an outdoor environment, with time to ask questions and practise.
Choose from introductory navigation, more advanced navigation or introductory scrambling. When you enquire, tell me about your current experience and what you want to learn so we can discuss the most appropriate option.
Introduction to navigation
A one-day introduction to using a map and compass to understand the landscape and make confident navigation decisions.
- Orientating a map
- Recognising key map features
- Using a compass
- Relating the map to the ground
- Building confidence for independent walks
Advanced navigation
A two-day workshop for people who already understand the basics and want to develop more accurate navigation techniques.
- Bearings
- Pacing and timing
- Detailed contour interpretation
- Route-choice strategies
- Navigation in reduced visibility or darkness
Introduction to scrambling
A one-day workshop in Eryri (Snowdonia) introducing the skills involved in choosing and moving through scrambling terrain.
- Choosing an appropriate scramble
- Navigating through a route
- Safe and efficient movement
- Understanding rocky terrain
- Building confidence progressively
Outdoor skills workshop FAQs
Which workshop should I choose?
Introduction to navigation is intended for people learning the fundamentals. Advanced navigation assumes some existing map-and-compass knowledge. The scrambling workshop focuses on route choice, navigation and movement on rocky terrain.
Do I need my own equipment?
Equipment requirements depend on the workshop and conditions. Ask when enquiring and I will explain what you need to bring.
Where do workshops take place?
The appropriate location depends on the workshop, your experience and the conditions. Introduction to scrambling is offered in Eryri (Snowdonia); contact me to discuss current location options for navigation workshops.
What happens in poor weather?
Outdoor sessions are affected by weather and ground conditions. Plans may be adapted so the workshop remains appropriate and useful.
How do I request dates and prices?
Send an enquiry with the workshop you are interested in, your experience, preferred dates and number of participants. I can then respond with suitable options and costs.
Take your next confident step outdoors
Tell me what you want to learn and where you are starting from, and we can discuss the right workshop for you.
