The Mountain Skills (MS) training scheme provides a general introduction to hillwalking and introduces the basics of mountain navigation, thereby providing a solid foundation for gaining personal mountaineering skillsets. It is nationally accredited by Mountaineering Ireland. Mountain Skills courses teach the necessary skills in mountain safety, Map reading,navigation, hazard awareness, and personal equipment, so that when you finish the course you can safely, and competently hike in the mountains of Ireland.
Mountain Skills training is divided into three blocks, MS1, MS2 and MS Assessment. MS1 and MS2 are the basic training blocks covering all aspects of hillwalking that the candidate will require to become a self-sufficient hiker.
MS training and assessment is an essential prerequisite for those who wish to progress onto the Mountain Leader Scheme.
It is an advantage if YOU have some previous hillwalking experience before you embark on a Mountain Skills training course. There is no minimum age limit to MS training or assessment.
