Mountain Skills 1
Wicklow Mountains National Park
This course teaches:
- Map reading and understanding
- Navigational techniques, using map and compass
- How to recognise natural features
- Mountain hazards and dangers
- Measuring distance and time of hikes
- Safety and emergency procedures
- Personal and safety equipment
Mountain Skills 2
Wicklow Mountains National Park
This course teaches:
- Advanced map reading and understanding
- Navigational techniques, map and compass
- Mountain hazards and dangers
- Indoor and outdoor practical sessions
- Further use of a compass
- Route planning
- Navigation day into night
- Nighttime navigation
- Safe travel on uneven and steep ground
- Emergency procedures
Mountain Skills Assessment
Wicklow Mountains National Park
This Assessment involves:
Map-reading
Navigation techniques, day and night
Compass techniques
Route planning
Managing hazards
Emergency equipment and procedures