OUR PROGRAMME

Price: £100.00 per person

This programme is suitable for anyone preparing for their Mountain Leader Expedition but is also open to individuals who wish to experience a wild camp with like-minded individuals.

The event will be held in a remote area of the Black Mountain in Bannau Brycheiniog

You will experience:

2 full days / 1 short night of navigation training sessions (looking at a variety of strategies) The programme covers a range of topics which we will discuss over the weekend:

  • Planning, access considerations and risk assessment
  • Emergency procedures
  • Preparing for adverse weather
  • Equipment: tents, stoves, sleeping bags, food
  • Leave no trace
  • Surrounding flora and fauna
  • Local geology

Event itinerary:

  • Saturday:  Walk out to camp-site, day navigation.  Set-up camp and 2-3 hours night navigation (10-15km)
  • Sunday:     Break camp and depart (further navigation practice) (10-15km)

What you will need:

  • Tent, camp mat (therm-a-rest), sleeping bag, stove
  • Head torch, map (OL12 Explorer), compass
  • Food for 1 night and 2 full days

What’s included:

  • Recommended kit list.
  • Event fully risk assessed.
  • Group management
  • Event administration

Your guide
Jane is a qualified and fully insured Mountain Leader, First Aider with many years of experience of walking in mountainous and remote locations.

Booking details

  • For further details, please contact Jane:
  • Email: jhcwood@freedom-days.co.uk
  • Mobile: 07760665488 
  • www.freedom-days.co.uk