The Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCofS) is offering the chance for walkers to brush up on their navigation skills in a series of one day courses being held in Strathspey and Braemar.
Whilst the £25 courses to be held in September, are already booked up in Edinburgh and Glasgow, a few places remain on the days in Strathspey (11th and 12th September) and Braemar (25th and 26th September).
Open to all, the courses will be run by Heather Morning, the Mountain Safety Adviser and will give a gentle introduction to navigation theory followed by a practical session on the hill. Ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 12 people per course (the minimum age is 18 years). The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills. Heather says that participants will need to be equipped for a day out on the hill with food and drink, boots, gaiters, waterproof jacket and overtrousers, warm hat and gloves or mitts and a map case or clear poly bag. Maps and compasses will be provided.
Pre-booking is required and further details can be found on the MCofS website.