Navigation Course

BOS recognised Mountain Skills courses and Mountain Leader courses are run from the Mountain Lodge in Kerry.

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Mountaineering and hillwalking is one of the fastest growing hobby's and sports in the world and can be appreciated even greater if you acquire the basic training on how to look after yourself in the great outdoors.

One of the most important fundamentals of outdoor life is to have the ability to look after yourself, It is your responsibility to ensure that you are as prepared as you can be to undertake your set out objectives, you owe it to yourself and to others.

In doing so you add a new dimension to the enjoyment of your adventures and become a more proficient walker, trekker or climber.

So if this is your aim we are here to help you. We have devised programs that will give you the expertise and confidence to have a more enjoyable and adventurous life in the great outdoors
So why not join in on one of our skills training events, you owe it to yourself to be prepared.

If you are planning to climb abroad, in the Alps, Scotland, or further afield in the popular mountainous regions of the world, you will certainly benefit from our knowledge. Come for a day, weekend or week of Skills Training.

We also design courses to suit the individuals needs, depending on the particular objective in mind. Let us know your objective and we design a suitable training program.

"Success is in Preparation"

Navigation Skills

Everyone that goes to the mountains or hills should try and ensure that they have at least a general understanding of where they are and in the event of trouble be able to read a map and take a course of action that will bring them to safety. Make your days in the hills more fulfilling and enjoyable and learn to read a map and navigate. Courses from beginner to advanced.

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Mountaineering Skills weekend

A 2 day course which dedicates one day to Navigation and one day to Ropeskills.

This is the ideal course for those who have done a little Hillwalking and would like to be taught the Navigation and ropeskills required when Mountaineering while having a great weekend at the same time.

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