Winter Skills Scotland

Mountain skills training courses.

Photo from Twelve Bens, Mountain skills 1 training in Galway, Feb 2008

Mountain skills 1 Training courses. Photo Dingle Peninsula MS1 training 5,6 Jan

Recently we have had some very good mountain skills training courses. We are glad to see that we are offering a mountain skills 1 training course every month in Kerry and sometimes two a month, mountain skills training in Galway has also been very popular and we are back up there again on 19 and 20 April for Mountain skills 1 training Galway, there will be a follow up of Mountain skills 2 training in Galway on 24th and 25th of May. Below are dates of upcoming mountain skills training courses with Irish Adventures. Also is a few comments that our clients have said about their experience of mountain skills training.

Mountain skill 1 Training courses.

5,6 April Kerry,

12,13 April Kerry,

19,20 April Galway,

17,18 May Kerry,

7,8 June Kerry,

28,29 June Kerry.

Mountain skills 2 course are on:

March 29, 30 (Kerry)

April 26, 27 (Kerry)

May 24, 25 (Galway)

June 21, 22 (Kerry)

"Very informative weekend. Good ideas and tips for Hillwalking" MS1 Galway

"Excellent course. Very clear and easy to follow. Makes hillwalking more manageable" Galway MS1

"Excellent course. I learned so much in two days. The pace was excellent and I will do MS2 as soon as possible" 'Aiden O Brien, Cork.

Winter Skills Scotland

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  Winter Skills Training Scotland Only 550 euro
  
  Winter skills training is been run in Scotland during February and March 2008 by Irish Adventures, this winter training will give you a great introduction to the skills one requires to walk safely in winter condition, whether it is in Ireland, Scotland or further a field. These courses are run over a long weekend, course starts on Friday morning and finishes Monday evening after 4 days winter walking on Classic mountains such as Ben Nevis and other mountains around Fort William and Glencoe.
  Accommodation is provided for 5 nights, Thursday evening till Tuesday morning, at a lakeside chalet accommodation very close to Fort William. Irish Adventures offers a complimentary transfer from both of Glasgow airports and can also collect at Train Stations if pre-arranged; this transfer will collect on Thursday Evening and get back to Glasgow on Tuesday Morning for around 11am. With Great cheap flights out of Dublin, Shannon and Cork to Glasgow then booking early will make sure your travel costs are kept to a minimum. There will be regular shuttle runs to Fort William in evenings for those who prefer eating out or for a few drinks (especially on last evening of course).
  
  What is included in the cost is?

• Transfer to and from Glasgow
  All transport during the course
  Luxury self-catering accommodation at lake-front Chalets, near Fort William
  Technician equipment, Helmet, Harness, Ice-axe and Crampons
  Experience and qualified instructors
  Four days of instruction and classic winter walking including Ben Nevis
  
  Walking days are Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, so transport to Scotland on Thurs and Tues is best. First day will be ice axe and crampon work and Ben Nevis will be done over the 4 days, no previous winter skills is required, but recommended for reasonable to good level of fitness and hillwalking experience.
  
  Course Dates
  21st – 26th February
  28th – 4th March
  13th – 18th March (St. Patrick’s weekend)
  
  Price €550
  
  This is based on per person sharing twin rooms, single room supplement is available.
  
  There is limited places available for each course, so book early to avoid any disappointment and if you have any questions about the either the course or dates available then please contact us. info@irishadventures.net or 087-4190318
  

White Water Kayaking

Want to try White Water Kayaking but not sure where to start?

These one-day courses are suitable for all levels of experience, from complete beginners upwards. Spend a day learning some basic skills, bouncing down rapids and paddling down a moving river!
All equipment is provided.
Price is €75 per person, per day.

DATES:
17th Dec
22nd Dec

Mountain skills Training courses Kerry Galway Cork Wicklow MCI BOS

Mountain skills courses

Irish Adventures - http://www.irishadventures.net/ - info@irishadventures.net

00353-87-4190318

Mountain Skills 1

Locations: Dingle, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Cost non-residential 135 euro

Cost residential 210 euro

Dates

Mountain Skills 1

2007

Oct 13/14, 27/28,

Nov 10/11, 24/25,

Dec 8/9.

2008

Jan 5/6, 19,20,

Feb 2/3 (Galway), 16/17,

March 8/9, 22/23,

April 5/6, 26/27,

May 17/18.

Mountain Skills 2

Location: Dingle, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Cost non-residential 135 euro

Cost residential 210 euro

Dates

Mountain Skills 2
2007

Nov 3/4,

Dec 1/2.

2008

Jan 12/13,

Feb 9/10,

March 31/ 1st April,

26/27 April

See our Winter Skills courses

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