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WINTER MOUNTAIN LEADER TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT COURSES.

For 2012 we will again be offering Winter Mountain Leader Training courses, all run under the direction of one of the UK's foremost ML Course Directors.

We are pleased to be the only UK Winter ML provider recommended by
World Challenge Expeditions to their expedition leaders.

COURSES APPROVED BY MOUNTAIN LEADER TRAINING SCOTLAND

Our course prices are the most competitive in the UK and our course quality second to none.

Before attending a Winter ML Training Course, candidates must be registered with Mountain Leader Training Scotland (MLTS, tel: 01479 861248). You must also hold the Summer Mountain Leader Certificate, and comply with syllabus requirements.

Please remember, if you have any questions about any training or assessment courses, feel free to either email us or give us a call on 01340 871071. We'll be very happy to help.

The location for this years courses is the comfortable Ardenbeg Bunkhouse, situated in the centre of Grantown On Spey, which is well serviced with the usual amenities. Easy to access, only a few minutes from the A9 and not far from the main railway line from the south at Aviemore, Grantown offers access to excellent terrain for both training and assessment. A comfortable B+B option is also available.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ADDITION TO THE DATES GIVEN BELOW WE ARE ABLE TO RUN TRAINING COURSES AT VENUES AND DATES TO SUIT YOUR REQUIREMENTS. THIS IS IDEAL FOR CLUBS, CENTRES, COLLEGES, RESCUE TEAMS ETC, AND ONLY REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF FOUR CANDIDATES. PLEASE CONTACT PETE DIRECT FOR DETAILS.

WINTER ML TRAINING

The six day training course provides instruction in both personal and leadership skills relevant to winter mountain walking, with an emphasis on the management of groups in mountainous terrain. The course is run over a full week, all elements of which must be attended by the candidate. Topics covered are as set out in the mountain training board syllabus, but will include areas such as navigation, route planning, avalanche prediction, axe and crampon techniques, security on steep ground, belaying skills, emergency shelter construction, party leadership and personal and group equipment selection and use. A two day, one night, expedition will be undertaken during the course, and the night will be spent in a snow hole. This course may also be attended by summer ML holders who wish to obtain a high standard of winter skills training without going on to the assessment element.

DATES 2012: JAN 9-14, 22-27, FEB 6-11, 20-25, MAR 5-10, 19-24.

WML TRAINING COURSE: £275.00 PER PERSON
WITH BUNKROOM ACCOMMODATION: £370.00 PER PERSON.
WITH GUEST HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION: £425.00

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WINTER ML ASSESSMENT

This five day course is for candidates who fulfill the syllabus requirements for assessment. The first two days will concentrate on general winter skills and leadership issues, including steep ground techniques. Days three to five are spent on expedition with two nights snowholing, looking at navigation, leadership, party management and other syllabus-related topics.

DATES 2012: JAN 16-20, JAN 30-FEB 3, FEB 13-17, FEB 27-MAR 2, MAR 19-23 (not 12-16 as previously advertised), March 26-30.

WML ASSESSMENT COURSE: £280.00 PER PERSON.
WITH BUNKROOM ACCOMMODATION: £335.00 PER PERSON.
WITH GUEST HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION: £365.00 PER PERSON.

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WINTER ML REASSESSMENT

Reassessments are arranged on dates to suit. Please contact us for available dates, along with the details of your reassessment requirements.

COST: £175.00.

WINTER ML REFRESHER

This 2-day course covers many of the aspects that will have been taught during the WML training course, and allows for confirmation and consolidation of skills. It is ideal for anyone who has left a long period of time betwen training and potential assessment, for those who have gained exemption from training and for anyone who just wishes to ensure that their winter skills are at the required standard. Topics covered include navigation, ropework, security on steep ground, belaying, emergency shelter construction, axe and crampon techniques and avalanche prediction. Other skills may be covered at the request of participants.

DATES 2012: JAN 7-8, FEB 11-12, MAR 10-11.

COURSE ONLY: £150.00 PER PERSON
WITH BUNKROOM ACCOMMODATION: £190.00
WITH GUEST HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST: £215.00

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MLTS COURSE MODERATION

All Course Providers and Directors are Moderated at least every 3 years by their respective Boards (MLTS, MLTE etc), to ensure that the courses that they provide are at the required standard. The following is an extract fom the latest moderation report by Allen Fyffe of MLTS, when he came out with us in January 2011.

Description of activities seen
The group was met in the Corrie Cas car park and in view of the weather – thawing with strong winds, Pete decided to go to Coire na Ciste while the others went into Corrie Cas. It turned out that Pete’s decision was a good one as there was some shelter in the gully and on the West Wall. Good use was made of the approach with candidates give leadership roles and navigation and avalanche conditions considered. The work on the steeper slopes on snow anchors and belays was all good, relevant and well delivered. The candidates had plenty of chances to practise the various techniques and discuss what was being taught.

Candidate and provider feedback
Candidates all received good instruction and appropriate training and opportunity to practice their skills. Pete was keen to discuss the awards, standards and the candidates.

Individual Candidate needs - if any
All candidates seen had appropriate backgrounds and experience and were enthusiastic about the training. Lots of good training and appropriate and constructive feed-back.

Conclusion
The training was being well run in relaxed, professional and friendly manner. Everything was very satisfactory.