National Governing Body Refresher Courses based in Snowdonia, North Wales.

These courses will look at your existing skills and offer instruction in line with the syllabi for the various National Governing Body award schemes overseen by the MLTUK. If you have an assessment for an award coming up but still feel there is ‘room for improvement’ these courses are ideal. There are many varied reasons why you may benefit from some additional instruction before an upcoming assessment. It may be that you did your training course a long time ago and that you would like some of it refreshed. Or possibly that there have even been syllabus changes since your training so there are elements you will be assessed on that you have never had any formal training on. It could be that you know that there was one particular area on your training course that you had difficulty with and know that you have still not fully grasped. Maybe you just lack confidence and would benefit from going out with someone who can offer feedback on what you are already doing. Please make sure that you read the note at the bottom of the page before booking one of these courses.

Single Pitch Award Refresher

General Outline: A chance to review elements of the SPA Award syllabus.

Minimum Pre-requirements: Successfully completed an SPA Training course.

Course Length: 1 day

Content: During the course of the day we can concentrate on any areas of the syllabus that you feel you would most benefit from some further instruction in. Selecting anchors, equalizing belays, group management, problem solving, using indoor walls, group abseil.

Max Ratio: 1:4

Mountain Leader Award Refresher

General Outline: A chance to review elements of the ML Award syllabus.

Minimum Pre-requirements: Successfully completed an ML Training course.

Course Length: 1-2 days

Content: Over the course of 1 or 2 day we can concentrate on any areas of the syllabus that you feel you would most benefit from some further instruction in. Perhaps the most common areas candidates struggle with at assessment is navigation and rope work. If you wish to look at both of these topics then 2 days is really required. Other areas that folk often wish to review are group management and leadership through rough ground.

Max Ratio: 1:4

Further Information

Important Note. We wish to make it perfectly clear that Climb-Mountains is not a registered provider of MLTUK awards. The refresher courses on this page are not recognised training or assessment courses for any of the awards. Instructors on these courses will hold a minimum of the MIA award and therefore be fully qualified to teach all elements of the syllabus for these awards. If you already have an assessment booked please book a refresher course AT LEAST 4 weeks before your assessment begins. That will allow you time to practice and consolidate any issues that arise from the refresher course.

Equipment Provided by Climb-Mountains. We will provide all technical equipment for the refresher courses, including ropes, and emergency equipment.

What you need to provide. For the ML Refresher you will need to provide suitable warm clothing for the time of year, a full set of waterproofs (top and trousers) and walking boots. You will also need a rucksack (30 - 40 litre capacity) and food and drink for the day. For the SPA Refresher you will also need to provide your own harness, helmet and rock shoes. If you have your own rack and would prefer to use that then please bring it along too.

Prices. A list of all prices can be found here.

What is not included. Prices do not include, transport, accommodation, meals or insurance.

Ratios and course sizes.