Mountain Leader (Summer)
The Summer Mountain Leader run by Leading Edge is designed for people who want to lead groups in the mountains, hills and moorlands of the UK and Ireland. If you love being out in the mountains and want to share your enthusiasm with others, become a Mountain Leader. Mountain Leaders operate the length and breadth of the country with all sorts of groups of people; from scouts and schoolchildren to outdoor instructors and those that have retired. The award is what you make it and there are countless opportunities for passionate Mountain Leaders.
Location
Snowdonia, North Wales
Mountain Leader Training (summer)
Dates & Costs
6 day. Ratio 1:6. Includes 2 day expedition with 1 wild camp.
2024 Dates £410, non residential
1st - 6th April 2024
27th May - 1st June 2024
29th July - 3rd August 2024
16th - 21st September 2024
28th October - 2nd November 2024
2nd - 7th December 2024
Mountain Leader assessment
(summer)
Dates & Costs
5 day. Ratio 1:4. Including 3 day expedition with 2 wild camps.
2024 Dates £420, non residential.
1st - 5th April 2024
27th - 31st May 2024
29th July - 2nd August 2024
16th - 20th September 2024
28th October - 1st November 2024
9th - 13th December 2024
Mountain Leader refresher
(Summer)
Dates & Costs
3rd April 2023
Additional dates on request
““I have just completed my ML assessment with Leading Edge and I really recommend it. It felt was a really fair and thorough assessment, but that also leaders Sam and Mic did everything they could to create an environment where I would perform at my best. I left the weekend having learnt loads, and feeling inspired.””
Mountain Leader (Summer)
Leading edge offer a relaxed, open and friendly course, progressivally taking you through the key group management, navigation and environmental elements. We will help you develop, hone and polish your personal skills, all the time imparting teaching and coaching techniques you can use when working with others. You will leave inspired, motivated and with a personal action plan of what you need to do before coming forward for assessment.
Assessments are run in an atmosphere which ensures we get the best performance from you we can. Again it is relaxed and open, encouraging discussion and debate around many subjects. It will invariably provide us with the chance to deliver extra learning and coaching for you but all the while allowing you the maximum amount of opportunities to shine. A super positive experience.
What does the Mountain Leader (Summer) cover?
Group management
Navigation
Access and the environment
Hazards (including steep ground and rivers) and emergency procedures
Equipment
Expedition skills
Weather
Background knowledge
Detailed information on each of the above topics can be found in the Summer Mountain Leader Handbook.