Leader Training

Leader Training - Navigation Tasks

1.  What are the maps most commonly used in UK mountain navigation? What are the positives and negatives of the map types?

2. What are some methods of measuring distance on a paper map - when would you use each? 

3.  Measure your pacing for 100m. How many paces would you take in 1.3km? 

4.  What are the positives and negatives of GPS navigation? Why would not always use GPS? 

5. Why is route planning essential to a good mountain day?

Leader Training - Group Management Tasks

1. What additional kit do leaders need?  Why is this? 

2.  What do you need to consider when planning a walk. How could group ability and size affect these?

3.    What is a sign that a group is being led too fast?

4. What would you do in these emergencies?

• The group was lost

• A group member was cold

• A group member got stuck 

• A group member was injured 

Leader Training  - Safety Tasks

1. What is cragfasting, how would you dael with it?

2. How can you spot dehydrasion? Who and when is is a biggest risk? 

3. What risks are made by high winds?

4. How Would you remove a tick? What does a tick bite look like?

5. What hazards arise from staying out late?

6. What is the prosses if someone is missing?