The Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCofS) is running a series of mountain days on the theme of miminal impact mountaineering.
The days offer an opportunity for a day in the mountains with Hebe Carus, MCofS Access & Conservation Officer. The content of the days is flexible and can include any access and conservation issue including how to reduce the impact of walkers and climbers on the hills, erosion and footpath construction, wild camp craft, the pros and cons of cairns, how walkers and climbers can use mountains alongside land management, and special considerations in winter. The MCofS say the days should appeal to walkers, climbers, ski tourers, guides and mountain leaders.
Numbers limited to 12 per day and the following dates have been released with booking details:
Saturday 4th June Cairngorms, Glenmore, aimed at leaders and guides. This day is part of a Mountain Leader Training Assessment weekend so participants will need to be MLTA and to pay Glenmore Lodge for the day (price likely to be around £50). To book contact Glenmore Lodges on enquiries@glenmorelodge.org.uk
Wednesday 22nd June Ben Lawers, Loch Tay. This day will be spent with the National Trust for Scotland Property Manager so will include expert input including some of the rarest plants. No charge but donanations welcome. Book by emailing hebe@mcofs.org.uk
Wednesday 6th July Cairngorms, Glenmore, with Cairngorm National Park Land Based Business Training Project (participants need to be working in CNP area and plan to use what they learn in their work/business). Price to be confirmed (likely to be £10 – £20), to book email SamMasson@cairngorms.co.uk