Women in Mountain Training winter webinar series
15.09.25Based on the success of and feedback from the Women in Mountain Training conference in November, Mountain Training are excited to announce a series of online webinars to bring the content to a wider audience.
Presenters from the conference have adapted their material to deliver in an online format. We will be adding more titles and and dates as more presenters confirm. As this happens we will reshare this information throughout the year to keep everyone updated.
People of all genders are welcome and encouraged to attend. We believe there is something to be learned for everyone which can support your CPD and allow you to become a better and more understanding leader, manager, colleague or friend.
Read about the most recent conference and see the resources: Women in Mountain Training Conference 2024
Please note: there are different times from different workshops. Please make a note of the date and start time of your booking.
We will send out a meeting link the day before the workshop
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Tuesday 28th October 7-8pm |
Progressing to Higher Level Mountain Training Qualifications | https://mt.tahdah.me/event/detail/1276060 |
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Tuesday 4th November 6-7.30pm |
Understanding the Menstrual Cycle | https://mt.tahdah.me/event/detail/1277523 |
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Thursday 13 November 7-8pm |
The Mountain Training Leadership Model | https://mt.tahdah.me/event/detail/1275892 |
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Tuesday 18th November 6-7.30pm |
An Introduction to Perimenopause and Menopause | |
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Tuesday 25 November 7-8pm |
Knowing when you are Ready for Assessment – Climbing Qualifications | https://mt.tahdah.me/event/detail/1275792 |
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Wednesday 3 December 7-8pm |
The Mountain Training Leadership Model | https://mt.tahdah.me/event/detail/1275927 |
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Tuesday 20 January 7-8pm |
Knowing when you are Ready for Assessment – Walking Qualifications | https://mt.tahdah.me/event/detail/1275851 |
Further information on each webinar:
Progressing to Higher Level Mountain Training Qualifications - from Kath James
For those curious about progressing to the higher level qualifications such as Winter & International Mountain Leader, Rock Climbing & Climbing Wall Development Instructor and Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor.
Looking at motivation, top tips for things you can do prior to attending training, and how to make the most of observation opportunities.
Understanding the Menstrual cycle - from Optimal Period
Myths will be busted by Dr. Natalie Brown! This webinar will explain and discuss the various stages of the female lifecycle and how they can impact on work as an adventurous activity leader. Strategies for managing changes throughout the lifecycle, minimizing any negative impacts and maximizing opportunities. Understanding hormones & their changes, puberty, managing menstruation e.g. on expedition and how to manage these in various types of adventurous activity work.
The Mountain Training Leadership Model - from Dr Samantha McElligott
Examining the positive impact of good leadership, and how we can aspire to growing our leadership toolbox. Understanding different leadership styles and their relevance to your practice in the outdoors. Examining what effective leadership behaviours look like, and how we can apply these to our daily lives, as well as our practice. Exploring leadership in the context of differing client needs and environments. Learning more about our preferences and default settings as leaders, and how we can become more aware of our style, behaviours and, ultimately, our impact on those we lead.
An introduction to Perimenopause and Menopause - from Optimal Period
This webinar will focus on the Perimenopause and the Menopause, the symptoms and effects and how they can impact on work as an adventurous activity leader. Strategies for managing the changes both physical and emotional, minimizing any negative impacts and maximizing opportunities.
Knowing when you are ready for assessment: Climbing Qualifications - from Ester Foster
Top tips for getting to a Mountain Training climbing qualification assessment and for passing first time. A look at strategies to prepare for assessment. Themes include goalsetting, practical considerations e.g. when to book a course, final preparations, support networks, assessment standards, questions about the syllabus requirements, what to expect on assessments. Also the psychological aspects of assessment pressure, how to help yourself perform well, 'what if' scenarios.
Knowing when you are ready for assessment: Walking Qualifications - from Ester Foster
Top tips for getting to a Mountain Training walking qualification assessment and for passing first time. A look at strategies to prepare for assessment. Themes include goalsetting, practical considerations e.g. when to book a course, final preparations, support networks, assessment standards, questions about the syllabus requirements, what to expect on assessments. Also the psychological aspects of assessment pressure, how to help yourself perform well, 'what if' scenarios.
