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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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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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Coronavirus latest

Hill walking and climbing Coronavirus update. As restrictions ease at different rates across the UK and Ireland, we have collated an overview of the current guidance (as of the 6th July) as well as links to relevant bodies, and points to consider for hill walkers and climbers. This will help to...
24/03/2020 10:37:50

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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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Mountain Training - official partner of Mountains for the Mind

At the start of 2020 we’re proud to announce that we are now an official partner of Mountains for the Mind, a campaign that promotes the benefits of being outside. Many studies have shown that doing physical activity can improve mental health and we believe in the power of walking, climbing...
20/12/2019 14:44:22

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#ThinkWINTER in the mountains

Mountaineering organisations have teamed up to help those who love to walk, climb or ski get the best out of Scotland’s mountains this winter.The ThinkWINTER campaign understands the great attraction and challenges of winter in the Scottish Mountains and aims to inspire and encourage people...
03/12/2019 16:56:47

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Summary of the November 2019 MTUKI business meeting

Eleven representatives from mountaineering councils and national Mountain Training organisations met for their third meeting of 2019. They were supported by ten advisers and three members of MTUKI’s Executive Board. This was the first meeting under the organisation’s revised title of...
26/11/2019 12:57:28

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Mountain Training Scotland is recruiting two non-exec directors

Have views on leadership, decision making and teaching skills, and how they are trained and assessed? Can your experience influence the direction of Scotland’s awarding organisation for the Mountain Training qualification and personal skills schemes? Mountain Training Scotland is inviting...
03/10/2019 15:29:46

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