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Mountain Leader Award (ML)

The mountains of the UK are remote, technical and exposed to harsh and unpredictable weather. This makes them a hazardous place for novice walkers and the ML is designed to help responsible leaders who wish to operate in mountainous terrain in summer conditions.

ML courses develop your group management skills, the ability to navigate in all conditions, the ability to deal with mountain hazards (including steep ground) and increase your awareness of environmental issues. There is an expedition element to the scheme.

Prospectus

Introduction
Scope of the Scheme
Stages in the Scheme
Registration
Training
Consolidation Period
First Aid Requirements
Assessment
Exemption
Equal Opportunities
Complaints & Appeals Procedure
Further Experience

Syllabus

Group Management and the Responsibilites of the Group Leader
Navigation
Access and the Environment
Hazards and Emergency Procedures
Equipment
Expedition Skills
Weather
Background Knowledge
Mountainous Country, Quality Mountain Days and Wild Camping

Full details of the course prospectus, course availability and how to register can be found on the MLT website

For an in-depth look at the Mountain Leader Award, read this article by Allen Fyffe, Executive Secretary of Mountain Leader Training Scotland.