Mountain Walking and Navigation Skills
The Northern Mountains: beyond the Great Glen
Let Iain guide you to the top of the UK's most remote and challenging
mountain summits on a long day or multi-day expedition. Contact Iain
to discuss your mountain goals:
info@iaindavidson.com; 07790914323
 National
Navigation Award Scheme
Iain offers three levels of navigation course. Each can be assessed
for the National Navigation Award Scheme and each lasts one full day.
Assessment of Silver and Gold awards takes place on a second day.
Level
One (Bronze):
One day. The basics to equip you to follow and feel confident on most
moor and forest paths in the UK. We will look at general
hill walking techniques, equipment and planning: ideal for Volunteer
Walk Leaders and School Activity Leaders.
Level Two (Silver): Two
days. Learn to read the subtle signs on, and off, the map. Plan your
expedition
and follow the old drove roads. Learn
to use the compass for accurate way finding and learn how to pace and
time route sections. Ideal for Walking Group Leader and Duke of Edinburgh
award candidates. A great course for an active weekend!
Level Three (Gold):
Two days for advanced navigation and relocation skills. Micro navigation
for emergency situations and foul weather conditions
(not full Scottish winter conditions). This course will prepare you for
your UK Mountain Leader Award. Assessment takes place after consolidation
of skills learned. Candidates should have the silver NNAS or WGL award.
GPS
Navigation: One day. An exciting hill day with challenging
GPS training to teach and test the accuracy and limitations of this incredible
system.
We'll also incorporate training on altimeters and discuss navigation
overseas.
These courses are ideal for groups of friends, clubs and organisations
and can be held throughout Scotland.
Contact Iain to discuss: info@iaindavidson.com;
07790914323
Courses run throughout the year.
Risk Assessment And Emergency Procedures Outdoors
One day intensive course; can be run throughout the year at any location
in Scotland. We look at the law, health and safety and outdoor hazards-real
and imaginary! You will have plenty of time to tackle scenarios outdoors.
This course is suitable for all walking group leaders and anyone leading
field studies trips or outdoor activity events.
Navigation For Outdoor Acitivity Leaders
One day intensive course; can be run throughout the year at any location
in Scotland. We look at the essential skills for quick and accurate navigation
and route planning with a group. We also examine the effective use of
GPS systems.
Contact Iain to book your group on these courses or to discuss your
group’s
training needs. (info@iaindavidson.com;
07790914323)
Prices for all hill walking, navigation and UK based courses
Your transfer from Inverness (Airport, Bus and Rail Stations) and first and
last night's accommodation can be arranged.
Please contact Iain to discuss.
(info@iaindavidson.com; 07790914323)
|
Training and Education
Consultancy 
