SILVA Navigation Essentials (Glencoe) - May

Girls on Hills Ltd is the UK's only guided trail, fell and skyrunning company, designed specifically for women. We also offer navigation, mountain safety and hillwalking courses suitable for all abilities. Bespoke1:1 guided adventures are available upon request for both men and women.

Girls on Hills Ltd

One day navigation course  covering the essential techniques and strategies necessary for navigating in the mountain environment

Glencoe

Hill Walking

Guided hill walking and mountain safety courses for women, including winter skills

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Navigation Skills courses and workshops for women

THE COURSESILVA Navigation Essentials is a one day navigation course for women, covering the essential techniques and strategies necessary for navigating in the mountain environment - including in poor visibility. Beginner to intermediate level.The course is based in the Glencoe area and includes two outdoor practical sessions, with an emphasis on mountain safety.We focus on putting navigation theory into practice on accessible yet complex ground. This way we hope to cover as much learning as possible in a single day for you. Skills covered include map-reading, contour interpretation, taking and walking on a compass bearing, plus planning and navigational strategies (such as macro and/or micronavigation techniques).The course is delivered by local, experienced female guides who hold the Summer Mountain Leader qualification as a minimum.We recommend the <a href="https://silvasweden.uk/products/expedition-4" title="https://silvasweden.uk/products/expedition-4" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SILVA Expedition 4 compass </a>for our courses but you can bring any compass you have, or you can borrow one from us - we’ll supply the maps (<a href="https://www.harveymaps.co.uk" title="https://www.harveymaps.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HARVEY</a> maps)!You can purchase a SILVA compass online on the SILVA website and get 30% off using our discount code (emailed to you upon booking)https://silvasweden.uk/collections/compasses BOOKINGThe cost covers guiding and instruction, and does not include accommodation/meals, allowing you the flexibility to choose your own.Girls on Hills Ltd will email you with final details (times and places etc) at the beginning of event week. This will include what to wear and what to bring with you. If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please get in touch at info@girlsonhills.com Please note that the Girls on Hills Terms and Conditions are different from those of Eventbrite and our Cancellation Policy can be viewed via our website at <a href="https://www.girlsonhills.com/terms-and-conditions" title="https://www.girlsonhills.com/terms-and-conditions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.girlsonhills.com/terms-and-conditions</a>.

EQUIPMENTYou will need to be equipped for a day out on the hill with food and drink, appropriate boots/shoes, warm clothes, waterproof jacket and waterproof over trousers, warm hat and gloves. We will be moving slowly so you will need plenty of warm layers. You will need to bring your own compass, but laminated maps will be provided.Please contact Girls on Hills if you are unsure about anything.

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