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SAIS user survey

The University of Stirling in collaboration with the Scottish Avalanche Information service has launched a research project and survey. The aim of the survey is to gain better understanding of how published avalanche reports and the avalanche service is used and understood by climbers, hillwalkers,...
03/03/2021 15:41:31

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Mountain Training England signs Sporting Equals Charter

The Sporting Equals Charter involves three elements: 1. Capture We will capture ethnicity data about our candidates to establish a baseline and measure change over time. This work has already begun and will be supported by our current research project which is investigating the demographics of...
09/02/2021 10:38:01

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Whats on in lockdown

27th January: Emma Twyford's Secrets! 3rd February: Engaging young people into the outdoors with Rehna Yaseen 9th February: Climbing for all Sheffield. An Inclusive Climbing Club with Robin Whittaker 17th February: Climbing, Walking and Careers Opportunities with James McHaffie Full details and...
22/01/2021 15:32:16

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Mountain Training England Director Vacancy

Mountain Training England is seeking to recruit a new independent non-executive director to join its seven person board. The Board consists of a mix of independent directors and directors with sector-related knowledge and experience. By independent we mean that applicants: will have an interest...
08/01/2021 10:24:18

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Mountain Training Cymru Director Vacancies

Mountain Training Cymru (MTC) is seeking a finance director, an independent director and a director with expertise in the adventure activity sector. This is an opportunity for people with suitable skills and experience to join a small board and take part in interesting and rewarding work relating...
04/01/2021 14:45:45

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ThinkWINTER 2020-21

Mountaineering Scotland and a group of partner organisations including Mountain Training have launched the 2020 #ThinkWINTER campaign this week to encourage and help people to be safer in the outdoors and the mountains this winter. This summer saw a noticeable increase in the number of people...
10/12/2020 16:01:08

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Winter Mountain Leader Season 2020-2021

This week sees the first of this winter season’s significant snowfall on the hills and mountains in Scotland. Winter makes it first ‘proper’ appearance against a background of climate change and the resultant impact on weather and winter conditions, but now we also have a pandemic...
04/11/2020 10:29:26

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Demographics Research Tender

At Mountain Training we have access to reliable statistics with regards to the demographics of our qualification holders and skills scheme participants. We do not have access to comparable data for participation in the various activities broken down by discipline e.g. winter walking, summer...
28/10/2020 14:13:38

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We support residential outdoor education

The importance of residential outdoor education to the lives of millions of children, young people and adults cannot be underestimated. Without it, schools, children and communities will permanently lose important, formative educational experiences. Outdoor education centres across the UK are...
06/10/2020 16:54:56

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Coronavirus

As the new year brings tighter coronavirus regulations both within and between nations, we’re committed to enabling our courses to recommence as soon as possible. We strongly believe in the benefits of our courses, we recognise the effort required by candidates to complete a qualification and...
26/08/2020 11:51:19

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Hill walking and climbing coronavirus update - 3 August

In relation to hill walking, climbing and mountaineering there are now some areas where the guidance in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland is very similar: No national restrictions – avoid public transport if possible. If you do have to use public transport,...
03/08/2020 14:34:02

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Hill walking and climbing coronavirus update - 13 July

A number of updates from the Scottish, Welsh, Irish and UK governments have led to some changes to our summary of activity table. This guidance is not designed to replace the advice being given by each government and has been simplified to provide a snapshot of the situation in each country. For...
13/07/2020 16:01:40

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Course providers operating in Wales

The recent statement from the Welsh First Minister, Mark Drakeford, has been widely welcomed by many in the tourism and leisure sectors. It has provided Mountain Training with significant room within which delivery of many schemes can now recommence in Wales. A summary of the relevant relaxations...
13/07/2020 15:11:28

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Course providers operating in Scotland

The Scottish First Minister confirmed on 9 July, 2020 that Scotland is able to enter Phase 3 of the route map through and out of the pandemic. This is possible due to the low prevalence of the virus in Scotland, however it was stressed that the danger has not gone away. As a result, significant...
13/07/2020 14:34:17

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Hill walking and climbing Coronavirus update

Whatever stage you’re at on your Mountain Training journey, the last few months have likely involved lots of frustration and occasionally some confusion. The good news is, it’s now possible to get out and gain some much-needed fresh air and adventure. As restrictions ease at different...
07/07/2020 16:01:37

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Mountain Training course delivery in Northern Ireland

The UK government recently relaxed lockdown restrictions to allow unrestricted travel and permit groups of up to 10 people from different households to meet in Northern Ireland, (see, Northern Ireland for further guidance. There is no limit on the distance travelled in Northern Ireland. Travel to...
30/06/2020 13:43:36

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Mountain Training course delivery in Republic of Ireland

The Irish government has further relaxed lockdown restrictions to allow larger groups to gather and the complete lifting of travel restrictions on the island of Ireland as of 29th July 2020. As a result we are recommending groups of up 15 people from different households can meet outside. More...
30/06/2020 10:33:04

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Black Lives Matter

The Black Lives Matter movement is important to many of our candidates and we want you to know it’s important to us too. Here are the facts: In the last 10 years, 453 people (2.7%) who have gained one or more of our qualifications are recorded as being from a non-White background, compared to...
17/06/2020 12:11:21

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Course providers operating in England

The UK government recently relaxed lockdown restrictions in England to allow groups of people from different households to meet. Further guidance was released on Monday 1st June, which stated the following; If you are a personal trainer/coach you can now work with clients outdoors, providing you...
05/06/2020 09:41:10

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National Mountain Training organisations Covid-19 framework for decision making

The national Mountain Training organisations, collectively referred to as Mountain Training, are working hard to plan for a return to course and MTA workshop delivery in a climate of uncertainty and evolving guidance which currently varies across the UK and Ireland. To help steer us through this...
12/05/2020 16:33:50

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Impact of COVID-19 on the professional mountaineering community

An independent report by Calum Muskett, a British Mountain Guide, has forecast a loss of earnings to members of the four associations of £58.8million from the 14th March to the 14th August 2020 due to COVID-19. Calum surveyed members of the Mountain Training Association, Association of...
06/04/2020 09:28:21

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Outdoor recreation leaders back Prime Minister

A group of 35 leading national outdoor activity, tourism, nature, health and rescue organisations, has come together to back the Prime Minister’s call for the public to behave responsibly while exercising outside. In a joint statement, the group offers support to the Government and advises...
23/03/2020 11:39:43

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Coronavirus and Mountain Training

During these unprecedented times as we all do our bit to try to suppress the spread of the Coronavirus epidemic, we all face many challenges. As a network of Mountain Training organisations we have advised our providers to cancel upcoming training and assessment courses and this will be reviewed...
18/03/2020 14:41:12

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Winter Skills Third Edition

The third edition of this invaluable resource for all winter walkers, mountaineers and climbers has been fully revised and updated for 2020. The book has already sold 20,000 copies and the latest version is bursting with essential information about winter skills and techniques for walkers,...
13/03/2020 15:19:50

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