What we’re about
The Cork Outdoor Adventure Meetup is a group designed for anyone with an interest in the Outdoors, Adventure, Fitness and especially for anyone looking to meet new people with similar interests. All our events will be organised to suit all levels of ability and fitness. So If you are all ready a big hiker or climber or otherwise or you are looking to try your hand at some new and exciting activity then this is the group for you! Our events will always be run by fully qualified and insured opperators in all areas. There will also be several trips abroad for various activities will again will be professionally organised and will again accomodate all levels. We would like to pride ourselves on providing a super fun , comfortable and safe environment for all members to enjoy new activities,trips and make plenty of new friends.b Of course there'll be the odd social night along the way!!!
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See all- Mountain Skills 1 & Camping CourseNeeds location
e are so excited to offer you this all inclusive, Mountain Skills 1 Course and Camping Weekend.
The Mountain Skills 1 official training course will increase your confidence in the mountains and on the trails.
Learn some of the skills needed to become a self proficient hill walker. Weekend price: €349.00 fully residential which includes your Mountain Skills course and tuition, food, campsite fees & camping equipment (if you don't have your own).
WHAT YOU LEARN ON THE MOUNTAIN SKILLS 1 COURSE
• Navigation • How to read maps • Pacing & timing • Route planning • Feature recognition • Grid references • Suitable apps • Mountain hazards & weather • Personal equipment • Access and land ownership • Responsible recreation
THE ITINERARY FOR THE WEEKEND
Friday
7.00 pm Dinner & camp fire
8.00 pm Course introduction
8.30 pm Chats around the campfire!
Saturday
7.30 am Breakfast and make packed lunches.
8.30 am Workshop - personal equipment, how to pack and carry your day-pack
9.30 am Practical hill walk - maps, map setting, contour features, navigational techniques, relocation, distances.
2.30 pm Back to camp for hot drinks/showers.
3.30 pm Workshop - access & responsible recreation, review of maps, weather forecasts and navigation apps.
5.00 pm Free time
6.00 pm Dinner & camp fire
7.00 pm Workshop - Mountain Hazards
8.00 pm Chats around the campfire!
Sunday
Strike camp 8.00 am Breakfast and make packed lunches.
9.00 am Workshop - review day 1 workshops, route planning, grid references
10.30 am Practical hill walk - review day 1 skills, pacing, timing, feature recognition, basic compass skills, what to do in a mountain emergency. 3.30 pm Debrief
WHATS INCLUDED • Food - 2 x Breakfasts, 2 x lunches and 2 x Dinners • Your Mountain Skills course fee and syllabus • 2 hikes • 2 nights Camping • Itinerary & packing checklist • Chats, connection and community • Camping equipment: 2 person tent & sleeping mat (not included - camp cutlery, bowls, plates, cups, pillow).
THE DETAILS
Date: Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th May 2025 Arrival: 7.00 pm Friday evening Depart: 4.00 pm Sunday (Times are subject to change) Location: Lough Dan, Wicklow.
Your instructors: Jenny Copeland & Louise Lawrence (Ratios 1:6)
To book your place please follow the link below or email dane@gobeyondadventure.ie
https://www.strideireland.ie/service-page/go-beyond-ms-1-camping-weekend?category=88dfd78e-32d2-4217-9c76-6d02342ae4a3&referral=service_list_widget
