Basic Hill walking workshop Syllabus

Introduction

Who is Who

Aim of training session

Different Scouting terrains

To be covered on Practical day

• demonstrate good practice with regard to individual skills: pace, conservation of energy, balance and co-ordination
• identify hazards and manage risk
• make good route choices with alterations appropriate to conditions interpret maps and evaluate terrain.
• recognition and avoidance of steep and broken ground
• recognition of water hazards (including marshes and streams) and the skills and safety procedures for dealing with them
• procedures in the event of an accident and how to bivouac in an emergency

Weather

· sources of information on weather

· effects of weather on route selection and level of activity

Conservation

• the multiple uses of upland areas e.g. hill farming, forestry, water collection, grouse shooting, stalking and outdoor recreation
• issues relating to upland conservation and the long-term effects of human pressures on this environment
• the importance of human sanitation issues in the outdoors

Environmental Knowledge

· the general impact of humans on upland environments

· the potential impact of outdoor recreation with particular reference to groups

Overnight experience (camping)

Assuming experienced / hold permit

Access

· the Country Code, associated codes and the responsibility to minimise impact on the environment

·current legislation concerning access to the countryside in upland areas, the nature of specially designated areas and limitations on their use

·how and where to get information about access to upland areas e.g. from appropriate guidebooks and maps, Mountaineering Council sources, local and National Access Forums and from the various countryside agencies

Responsibilities of leader

· Activities to be in accordance with all POR.

· Home contact – inform DC & GSL.

Group Size

·7 per group (8 if 2 leaders with permit) max of 3 groups on same hill all separated in time and distance.

Navigation

• Map Scale
• signs, contours
• measuring distance
• grid references

Practical 1

• Setting a map,
• identification of topographical features,
• taking bearings
• relocating using bearings

Practical 2

• WH Naismiths rule.
• Calculator card.
• Emergency cards
• Route cards

Practical 3

Personal Walking Equipment

• personal walking equipment
• additional equipment required by a leader
• group shelters.
• packing and carrying personal and communal equipment

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