Munro Bagging 101 is a two-day group course designed to support women who are looking to begin or progress their Munro-bagging journey. If you're a keen hillwalker but lack the skills or confidence to head out alone, or you are new to hillwalking and want to find the best way to start bagging the Munros (or other mountains), then this is the course for YOU! The course is supported by SILVA compasses and Harvey Maps.
The group will meet at the Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team Centre, and starts with a day of navigation and route planning, suitable for beginner to intermediate level. The emphasis of this first day will be on map amd compass skills, as this is the foundation of any safe day in the mountains. We will also discuss maps and resources for climbing the Munros, and suggestions on how to progress through the tick-list.
Together we will explore some complex yet accessible terrain which is ideal for putting navigation theory into practice. We will cover techniques for map reading and route finding in all weathers, including poor visibility.
On day 2 we will head out to climb a Munro together as a group. While we are on the hill we will discuss mountain safety 'best-practice' for hillwalkers, as well as the role weather plays in decision-making on the hill. We will consolidate our compass work and take a look at emergency shelter/equipment and simple self-rescue procedures.
This course is delivered by ML qualified and experienced female guides, with a background in mountaineering and/or Mountain Rescue. Our goal is to empower women with the skills and confidence neccessary to 'take the reigns' when hiking in groups or to explore the mountains independently.
No previous experience is necessary but a good basic level of fitness is required. An equipment list will be provided to all ladies booking with Girls on Hills and a SILVA Expedition 4 compass can be provided (on-loan) if requested in advance.
Girls on Hills is a 'no-frills' experience - we don't include food or accommodation, allowing you the flexibility to choose your own to suit travel logistics or budget. We can provide shuttle support to and from the mountain from Glencoe/local area for those visiting without their own transportation.
We pride ourselves on being 'approachable and relatable', so please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any concerns!
We look forward to climbing a Munro with you!
