Walking and Scrambling

Summer ML Training

Dates for 2010

10th - 13th October - Fort William based.

As of September 2010 Scotch On The Rocks Guiding is an approved provider of Summer Mountain Leader Training courses. 

As per MLTUK guidelines, the SML training is conducted over 6 days, with 1 overnight camp.  At the end of the course you will be given a detailed individual debrief, a training course report and proof of attendance, allowing you to book onto an assessment course when you feel ready.

We are running courses based both in Fort William and in Inverness.

To be eligible for a place on the course you must have registered on the Mountain Leader Scheme, http://www.mltuk.org/downloads/order-and-reg-form.pdf and have been issued a log book.

Sample Programme

Day 1.  Introduction to the week and what is expected of a Mountain Leader and an introduction to navigation techniques.  We will be out and about on a local hill and in the evening there will be a ropework session.

Day 2. A steep ground day, concentrating on skills that are required to safely use a rope in unplanned situations.  In the evening there will be a presentation on mountain weather and our understanding of what we need know about it as an ML.

Day 3. Our journey and leadership day.  Today we will be looking at route choice and group management in various types of terrain. In the evening there will be an opportunity to ask plenty of questions during our "What Comes Next" session, and how best to prepare for assessment.

Day 4. In the morning we'll cover Emergency Procedures, Mountain Rescue, Medical Emergencies followed by a wet session in the afternoon with a River Crossing workshop. There will be a discussion on The Outdoor Access Code and what it means to us before having the rest of the evening off to pack for expedition.

Day 5 & 6 Overnight camping expedition with a focus on environmental input and navigation. There will usually be a night navigation exercise. Course will finish by around 17:00.