Welcome to Mountain Training
The network of awarding bodies for skills courses and qualifications in walking, climbing and mountaineering.
From 1st January 2025, our climbing instructor qualifications will use updated syllabi to incorporate the leadership and decision-making competencies we added to the walk leader qualifications in 2022.
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The official handbook of Mountain Training's walking schemes: Lowland Leader, Hill and Moorland Leader, Mountain Leader and Hill & Mountain Skills.
Hill WalkingThe official handbook of Mountain Training's climbing schemes. Perfect for new and developing climbers.
Rock ClimbingA set of guidelines which is useful for anyone with a responsibility for climbing, walking and mountaineering related activities.
Navigation in the MountainsMountaineering Councils
Candidates registering for many of Mountain Training’s qualifications are required to be members of a mountaineering council.