• Mountain Skills

Mountain Skills courses

Irish Adventures is a approved provider of Mountain Skills training courses by BOS (Irish mountain training Board), we run mountain skills courses in Kerry (Dingle, Killorglin and Killarney), Cork, Galway, Mayo and Wicklow (Glendalough) or any part of mountainous region in Ireland on request. Mountain Skills courses are set in the most mountainous region of Ireland and this is very practical and realistic when you are involved in the course in an area where you will need all the skills the mountain skills scheme has to offer.

Scheme of the Mountain Skills course

The Mountain Skills Scheme aims to teach hill-walkers the skills required to look after themselves in the Irish Mountains. The course provides training in the basic skills required to carry out hill-walking competently, safely and enjoyably. Aspects of navigation, equipment, safety and mountain hazards are covered. The training course is particularly suitable for:Members of mountaineering clubs who wish to obtain formal instruction in basic skills to supplement experience gained in club activity