Emergency Mountain Skills

Mountain Emergency Skills is a hands-on, real-world training course designed to prepare you for emergencies in remote and mountainous environments. Learn practical casualty care, decision-making, emergency response, and survival techniques from instructors with frontline experience in Mountain Rescue and the NHS. Gain the confidence and skills to respond when every second counts.

£120

Duration : 1 Day

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Expect a relaxed, welcoming and highly practical day spent outdoors in the stunning surroundings of Glenmore.

This is a hands-on course with plenty of opportunities to practise the skills you're learning. Rather than sitting in a classroom, you'll work through realistic scenarios, learn by doing, and gain confidence in managing emergencies in remote environments.

Throughout the day, you'll:

Learn practical mountain emergency skills from experienced instructors.
Take part in realistic casualty care scenarios.
Handle and use a range of first aid equipment.
Practise improvised techniques using everyday outdoor equipment.
Build confidence in making decisions under pressure.
Ask questions and benefit from real-life experiences shared by Mountain Rescue and frontline NHS professionals.

The focus is on developing practical, transferable skills in a supportive environment. Whether you're new to the outdoors or an experienced hillwalker, you'll leave with greater confidence in your ability to respond effectively should an emergency arise.

Essential Equipment

Waterproof jacket and trousers
Warm layers (avoid cotton where possible)
Hat and gloves
Sturdy walking boots
Small day rucksack
Packed lunch and snacks
Minimum of 1 litre of water
Personal medication (if required)
Sunglasses and sunscreen (weather dependent)

Optional Equipment

Your own first aid kit (recommended). We'll compare different kits, discuss essential contents and explore how to tailor them for mountain use.
Walking poles
Notebook and pen
Sit mat or small foam pad

Following a short introduction, you'll spend the day outdoors learning and practising essential mountain emergency skills through demonstrations, practical exercises and realistic scenarios.

Topics include:

Casualty assessment and primary survey
Building and using a mountain first aid kit
Emergency protocols and decision making
Improvised bandages and splints
Environmental emergencies, including hypothermia and heat illness
Medical emergencies in remote environments
Snake bites and allergic reactions
Casualty management while awaiting rescue
Communicating with emergency services
Effective casualty handover to clinicians

The emphasis throughout is on practical, realistic skills that you can apply with confidence in the outdoors.

There's no formal preparation required, but to get the most from the course we recommend that you:

Arrive equipped for mountain conditions using the kit list provided.
Bring your own first aid kit (if you have one) for discussion and comparison.
Familiarise yourself with the meeting location and allow plenty of time for travel.
Bring sufficient food and water for the day.
Come ready to ask questions, get involved and take part in practical scenarios.

Our instructors draw on real-world experience from Mountain Rescue operations and frontline NHS care, ensuring every session is grounded in practical knowledge and proven techniques.

No previous experience is required. This is a relaxed, friendly, and informative day designed for anyone with an interest in developing practical mountain emergency skills.

You should, however, be comfortable walking approximately 5 miles over uneven terrain and be able to take part in practical, hands-on scenarios in all weather conditions. The course is delivered entirely outdoors, so a reasonable level of fitness and appropriate clothing are essential.

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Ryan Dougherty, IRE

"Brilliant guide from start, kept everyone in a positive mood despite the weather conditions and very easy to talk to"