Mountain Leader (Summer)
The Summer Mountain Leader run by Leading Edge is designed for people who want to lead groups in the mountains, hills and moorlands of the UK and Ireland. If you love being out in the mountains and want to share your enthusiasm with others, become a Mountain Leader. Mountain Leaders operate the length and breadth of the country with all sorts of groups of people; from scouts and schoolchildren to outdoor instructors and those that have retired. The award is what you make it and there are countless opportunities for passionate Mountain Leaders.
Location
Snowdonia, North Wales
Mountain Leader Training (summer)
Dates & Costs
6 day. Ratio 1:6. Includes 2 day expedition with 1 wild camp.
2024 Dates £410, non residential
28th October - 2nd November 2024
2nd - 7th December 2024
2025 £420, non residential
14th - 20th April 2025
26th - 31st May 2025
28th July - 2nd August 2025
22nd - 27th September 2025
27th October - 1st November 2025
1st - 6th December 2025
Mountain Leader assessment
(summer)
Dates & Costs
5 day. Ratio 1:4. Including 3 day expedition with 2 wild camps.
2024 Dates £420, non residential.
28th October - 1st November 2024
9th - 13th December 2024
2025 Dates £430, non residential.
14th - 18th April 2025
26th - 30th May 2025
28th July - 1st August 2025
22nd - 26th September 2025
27th - 31st October 2025
8th - 12th December 2025
Mountain Leader refresher
(Summer)
Dates & Costs
21st October 2024
Additional dates on request
““I have just completed my ML assessment with Leading Edge and I really recommend it. It felt was a really fair and thorough assessment, but that also leaders Sam and Mic did everything they could to create an environment where I would perform at my best. I left the weekend having learnt loads, and feeling inspired.””
Mountain Leader (Summer)
Leading edge offer a relaxed, open and friendly course, progressivally taking you through the key group management, navigation and environmental elements. We will help you develop, hone and polish your personal skills, all the time imparting teaching and coaching techniques you can use when working with others. You will leave inspired, motivated and with a personal action plan of what you need to do before coming forward for assessment.
Assessments are run in an atmosphere which ensures we get the best performance from you we can. Again it is relaxed and open, encouraging discussion and debate around many subjects. It will invariably provide us with the chance to deliver extra learning and coaching for you but all the while allowing you the maximum amount of opportunities to shine. A super positive experience.
What does the Mountain Leader (Summer) cover?
Group management
Navigation
Access and the environment
Hazards (including steep ground and rivers) and emergency procedures
Equipment
Expedition skills
Weather
Background knowledge
Detailed information on each of the above topics can be found in the Summer Mountain Leader Handbook.