Since 2006 we have been leading hikes, teaching navigation and mountain skills. We provide the valuable information you need to go hiking. Hiking.ie has grown over the years to include a number of mountain leaders and guides. Our staff qualifications include the highest qualification in hiking: the International Mountain Leader Award, Winter Mountain Leader and climbing awards. Our staff are Garda vetted and trained in Child Protection.
- What you can expect from us:
- Qualified, registered and insured staff
- Qualified trainers
- Trained in Outdoor First Aid
- Garda Vetting
- Experienced guides
- Safe, dependable service
- Backup services
- Quality training
We take pride in our achievements, from leading groups to the highest peaks in Ireland to helping people understand navigation. We have years of experience teaching people from all walks of life and enjoy sharing in people’s success in the mountain environment.
Our personal achievements include expeditions traversing the Alps, traversing the Pyrenees, Corsican high route GR20, trekking in Europe, Asia, North and South America.
Our Mission Statement
To inspire the hiker, turning intention into habit.
Our Vision
We believe that all hikers and hillwalkers should become skilled in navigation and have an excellent understanding of the mountain environment.
We aim to achieve this by providing high quality mountain training.
Strategy
To train students in the skills required for hiking and hillwalking. We encourage students, of all ages, to be the best hiker they can be and expand their horizons.
This is achieved through the mountain training courses we deliver.
Our Values
Trust – we value honesty and trust as a policy.
Commitment to our customers – we value our customers, you are the reason we are here.
Continuous Learning – we never stop learning, we value our commitment to learning.
Responsibility – we value taking ownership of out actions and caring for our environment.
Nature – we value our natural environment and the importance of its protection.
Wellbeing – we value the enjoyment and health benefits gained through hiking.
Partnership – we value our working partnerships with governing bodies such as Mountaineering Ireland and the Mountain Training Association.