SILVA Navigation Refresher - Be winter ready!

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

A single-day navigation skills course, refreshing the techniques and strategies used for navigating in the winter environment

Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports, Fort William

A one-day navigation course for women, refreshing the essential techniques and strategies necessary for navigating in the winter mountain environment*. Suitable for hill-walkers and runners. All participants will receive our exclusive 30% off <a href="https://silvasweden.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SILVA</a> discount code. Skills covered include map-reading, contour interpretation, taking and walking on a compass bearing, plus route-planning and micro-navigational strategies for poor visibility situations such as darkness or white-out. We will discuss techniques unique to the winter environment, to support safe travel and avoid cornices or unsafe aspects. The course is based around the Cow Hill area of Fort William and does not involve going into the high mountains/above the snowline. Instead we will focus on putting navigation theory into practice on accessible yet complex ground. This avoids the need for winter skills and equipment on the day, and maximises session content and outcomes in a more conducive learning environment. This is an intermediate level course, so attendees should have some prior experience of navigating with a map and compass (but you don&#x27;t need to be an expert navigator!)The course is delivered by local and experienced Girls on Hills guides who hold the Winter Mountain Leader qualification. *Please note that this course does NOT include winter movement skills or avalanche awareness. For these elements, please sign-up for the festival&#x27;s 2-day Winter Skills 101 course . This course is part of the Women&#x27;s Winter Festival. For the full programme visit <a href="https://www.girlsonhills.com/womens-winter-festival" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.girlsonhills.com/womens-winter-festival</a><a href="https://www.girlsonhills.com/womens-winter-festival" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.girlsonhills.com/womens-winter-festival" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>As part of the festival, we can offer a discounted accommodation and food package from our delivery partner <a href="https://roamwest.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Roam West</a>. Details of our exclusive offer can be found in your course booking confirmation email. If you have any questions , please get in touch at info@girlsonhills.com For our standard T&amp;Cs please visit: <a href="http://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 in cold weather, so you will need plenty of warm layers (ideally a sythetic/down insulation jacket). Although course content is relevant for runners and walkers alike, we will be walking on this occasion, so please dress accordingly to ensure you're warm enough.Please bring a compass if you have one, otherwise you can borrow a <a href="https://silvasweden.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SILVA</a> Expedition 4 compass from Gilrls on Hills for the day. Laminated maps will be provided.Please contact Girls on Hills if you are unsure about anything (info@girlsonhills.com)

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