Mountain Services

Intro to Lichens Webinar 03-04-2021
2021-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online Webinar, www, United Kingdom
This two hour webinar will look at:
What are lichens
Where can we find them
How to classify lichens
& basic steps you can take to start identifying lichens
A mix of live talk, in the field videos and photography will aim to give participants some basic knowledge about these tiny marvels that most people never even notice. I’ll introduce a simple methodology to help you start identifying lichens when you’re out and about and the session will be full of interesting facts and top tips to help you engage & enthuse people about lichens.
The sessions will be done via Zoom webinar and all participants will be emailed a lichens glossary and resources data sheet.
£2 from each ticket is donated to the Wellness Walks program run by Mental Health North West CIC

Loving Lichens 29-03-2021
2021-03-29 10:00 - 13:00 | NOW SOLD OUT, United Kingdom
Places on this completely outdoors workshop are limited to 5 in accordance with covid guidelines.
This 3 hour workshop is aimed at anyone who wanders in the Great Outdoors and would like to find out a little more about the oft overlooked wonders that are lichens.
With over 1700 varieties identified in the UK and 18,000 worldwide these fabulous little organisms really are one of natures most neglected wonder.
Symbiotic, ancient, vital – used as food, to trace the movement of mountains, to measure the quality of our air – and found everywhere. Lichens are the dominant species for 8% of the worlds land.
The workshop will take the form of a walk through the wonderful little visited valley of Borrowdale nr Shap (5 mins from J38, M6). We’ll look at different types of lichens, where they grow, how to identify them & what they are used for, now, by ancient man and down the centuries between.
I’ll be providing everything you need for the day – you’ll just need to be able to keep yourself warm, dry and enthusiastic!

Intro to Lichens Webinar
2021-02-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Online Webinar, www, United Kingdom

Night Nav Ninjas 10-11-20
2020-11-10 18:30 - 22:30 | TBC East Cumbria, Secret!, Not Telling!, United Kingdom
This workshop is a little different this year – a fun competition, with fun prizes.
You’ll need to be super accurate with your pacing…but, and you’ll know this having attended the prior sessions, you’ll also need to be able to utilise other strategies and different skills.
This will be a minimum of assessment level navigation – but each leg will have learning lessons involved.
The session will be in the East of Cumbria with relatively easy access from the M6 – the final location will be confirmed in the prior week.
I’m restricting access to this session – so if you’re interested drop me a line first as priority will be given to anyone who has attended a previous Mountain Services Night Navigation Session.
This session is free for MTA Members.

Loving Lichens 24-10-20
2020-10-24 10:00 - 13:00 | High Borrowdale, Tebay, Cumbria, United Kingdom
This 3 hour workshop is aimed at anyone who wanders in the Great Outdoors and would like to find out a little more about the oft overlooked wonders that are lichens.
With over 1700 varieties identified in the UK and 18,000 worldwide these fabulous little organisms really are one of natures most neglected wonder.
Symbiotic, ancient, vital – used as food, to trace the movement of mountains, to measure the quality of our air – and found everywhere. Lichens are the dominant species for 8% of the worlds land.
The workshop will take the form of a walk through the wonderful little visited valley of Borrowdale nr Shap (5 mins from J38, M6). We’ll look at different types of lichens, where they grow, how to identify them & what they are used for, now, by ancient man and down the centuries between.
I’ll be providing everything you need for the day – you’ll just need to be able to keep yourself warm, dry and enthusiastic!

Loving Lichens 23-10-20
2020-10-23 10:00 - 13:00 | High Borrowdale, Tebay, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Loving Lichens 16-09-20
2020-09-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Wet Sleddale nr Shap, Nr Shap, United Kingdom
This 3 hour workshop is aimed at anyone who wanders in the Great Outdoors and would like to find out a little more about the oft overlooked wonders that are lichens.
With over 1700 varieties identified in the UK and 18,000 worldwide these fabulous little organisms really are one of natures most neglected wonder.
Symbiotic, ancient, vital – used as food, to trace the movement of mountains, to measure the quality of our air – and found everywhere. Lichens are the dominant species for 8% of the worlds land.
The workshop will take the form of a walk through the wonderful little visited valley of Wet Sleddale nr Shap. We’ll look at different types of lichens, where they grow, how to identify them & what they are used for, now, by ancient man and down the centuries between.
I’ll be providing everything you need for the day – you’ll just need to be able to keep yourself warm, dry and enthusiastic!

Loving Lichens 09-09-20
2020-09-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Wet Sleddale nr Shap, Nr Shap, United Kingdom

16+hr OFA April 18 & 19th 2020
2020-04-18 - 2020-04-19 | Postponed – new dates tbc
Cost: £120
Looking to learn some life saving skills? Need to revalidate your Outdoor First Aid before the season really kicks off? Want a course that actually takes place on the hill with a really experienced trainer? then…
If you work or play in the outdoors then this is the course you want.
This course meets the requirements of most outdoor NGB’s (MTA, AMI, BAIML, BCU) we offer a £20 discount for members who can quote a valid membership number when booking.

This course will be in Central Lakeland (venue tbc) but we’ll be somewhere that gives us quick fast access to some wonderful locations. Joining instructions are sent when bookings are confirmed.
The course runs from 09:00 to roughly 18:00.
Refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits – heck maybe even cake…) are provided, participants need to bring their own food and snacks; the venue has basic kitchen facilities including a microwave.
The course is a mixture of classroom, practical and outdoor sessions.
All learning materials are provided but participants should bring their own method of taking notes etc. Photography & recording is by group agreement only.

16hr Outdoor First Aid Details Not sure? Send Enquiry
please note places are not allocated until payment is made

Loving Lichens 17-04-20
2020-04-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Postponed – new dates tbc
This 3 hour workshop is aimed at anyone who wanders in the Great Outdoors and would like to find out a little more about the oft overlooked wonders that are lichens.
With over 1700 varieties identified in the UK and 18,000 worldwide these fabulous little organisms really are one of natures most neglected wonder.
Symbiotic, ancient, vital – used as food, to trace the movement of mountains, to measure the quality of our air – and found everywhere. Lichens are the dominant species for 8% of the worlds land.
The workshop will take the form of a walk through the wonderful little visited valley of High Borrowdale nr Tebay. We’ll look at different types of lichens, where they grow, how to identify them & what they are used for, now, by ancient man and down the centuries between.
I’ll be providing everything you need for the day – you’ll just need to be able to keep yourself warm, dry and enthusiastic!

Loving Lichens 28-03-20
2020-03-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Postponed – new dates tbc

Night Nav Ninjas 23-03-20
2020-03-23 18:30 - 21:30 | Postponed – new dates tbc

16+hr OFA Feb29-Mar1st 2020
2020-02-29 - 2020-03-01 | NOW SOLD OUT, United Kingdom
Cost: £130
Looking to learn some life saving skills? Need to revalidate your Outdoor First Aid before the season really kicks off? Want a course that actually takes place on the hill with a really experienced trainer? then…
If you work or play in the outdoors then this is the course you want.
This course meets the requirements of most outdoor NGB’s (MTA, AMI, BAIML, BCU) we offer a £20 discount for members who can quote a valid membership number when booking.

This course will be in the Centenary Hall Scout Hut, Little Gaddesden, HertsHP4 1NX somewhere that gives us quick fast access to some wonderful locations. Joining instructions are sent when bookings are confirmed.
The course runs from 09:00 to roughly 18:00.
Refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits – heck maybe even cake…) are provided, participants need to bring their own food and snacks; the venue has basic kitchen facilities including a microwave.
The course is a mixture of classroom, practical and outdoor sessions.
All learning materials are provided but participants should bring their own method of taking notes etc. Photography & recording is by group agreement only.

16hr Outdoor First Aid Details Not sure? Send Enquiry
please note places are not allocated until payment is made

Intermediate Night Nav 24-02-20
2020-02-24 18:30 - 21:30 | Howgill Area, See Details
This workshop is aimed at anyone interested in taking their navigation to the next level. It is recommended that attendees have basic night navigation skills or have attended the Into session.
This session is a progression from the Intro sessions, so we’ll be looking at:
Adapting existing techniques
Developing strategies
Fine tuning our focus

The session will take place at Gibbett Hill, on the Fairmile Road between Tebay & Sedbergh.
note: this road has had very difficult access from Sedbergh for a while, I recommend you arrive from Tebay. It is less than 10 minutes from j38 of the M6.
You will need either OL19 or an os print out centred on Gibbett Hill
OS Grid Ref: SD 62442 99530
This session is free for MTA Members.

16+hr OFA Feb 8-9th 2020
2020-02-08 - 2020-02-09 | NOW SOLD OUT, United Kingdom
Cost: £130
Looking to learn some life saving skills? Need to revalidate your Outdoor First Aid before the season really kicks off? Want a course that actually takes place on the hill with a really experienced trainer? then…
If you work or play in the outdoors then this is the course you want.
This course meets the requirements of most outdoor NGB’s (MTA, AMI, BAIML, BCU) we offer a £20 discount for members who can quote a valid membership number when booking.

This course will be in held at Ellesborough Girl Guide Centre somewhere that gives us quick fast access to some wonderful locations. Joining instructions are sent when bookings are confirmed.
The course runs from 09:00 to roughly 18:00.
Refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits – heck maybe even cake…) are provided, participants need to bring their own food and snacks; the venue has basic kitchen facilities including a microwave.
The course is a mixture of classroom, practical and outdoor sessions.
All learning materials are provided but participants should bring their own method of taking notes etc. Photography & recording is by group agreement only.

16hr Outdoor First Aid Details Not sure? Send Enquiry
please note places are not allocated until payment is made

Intro to Night Nav 27-01-20
2020-01-27 18:30 - 21:30 | Howgill Area, See Details
This workshop is aimed at anyone interested in taking their navigation to the next level.
It’s an Intro session so we’ll be looking at:
Kit
What skills you have now
What skills you need to develop

The session will take place at Middle Busk on Little Asby Scar, just past Sunbiggin Tarn. You’ll need a copy of either OL19 or an OS Map print out centred on the road junction. This location is approx 10 mins from j38 of the M6
OS Grid Ref: NY 68530 09126
This session is free for MTA Members.

16+hr OFA Jan 25-26th 2020
2020-01-25 - 2020-01-26 | Langdale Village Hall, Langdale Village Hall, Chapel Stile, Cumbria, LA22 9JE, United Kingdom
Cost: £120
Looking to learn some life saving skills? Need to revalidate your Outdoor First Aid before the season really kicks off? Want a course that actually takes place on the hill with a really experienced trainer? then…
If you work or play in the outdoors then this is the course you want.
This course meets the requirements of most outdoor NGB’s (MTA, AMI, BAIML, BCU) we offer a £20 discount for members who can quote a valid membership number when booking.

This course will be in iconic Little Langdale somewhere that gives us quick fast access to some wonderful locations. Joining instructions are sent when bookings are confirmed.
The course runs from 09:00 to roughly 18:00.
Refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits – heck maybe even cake…) are provided, participants need to bring their own food and snacks; the venue has basic kitchen facilities including a microwave.
The course is a mixture of classroom, practical and outdoor sessions.
All learning materials are provided but participants should bring their own method of taking notes etc. Photography & recording is by group agreement only.

16hr Outdoor First Aid Details Not sure? Send Enquiry
please note places are not allocated until payment is made

16+hr OFA Nov 18-19 2019
2019-11-18 - 2019-11-19 | Hutton Roof Village Hall, Village Hall, Hutton Roof, Cumbria, LA6 2PG, United Kingdom
Cost: £120
Looking to learn some life saving skills? Need to revalidate your Outdoor First Aid before the season really kicks off? Want a course that actually takes place on the hill with a really experienced trainer? then…
If you work or play in the outdoors then this is the course you want.
This course meets the requirements of most outdoor NGB’s (MTA, AMI, BAIML, BCU) we offer a £20 discount for members who can quote a valid membership number when booking.

This course will be in South Lakeland (venue tbc) but we’ll be somewhere that gives us quick fast access to some wonderful locations. Joining instructions are sent when bookings are confirmed.
The course runs from 09:00 to roughly 18:00.
Refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits – heck maybe even cake…) are provided, participants need to bring their own food and snacks; the venue has basic kitchen facilities including a microwave.
The course is a mixture of classroom, practical and outdoor sessions.
All learning materials are provided but participants should bring their own method of taking notes etc. Photography & recording is by group agreement only.

16hr Outdoor First Aid Details Not sure? Send Enquiry
please note places are not allocated until payment is made

Loving Lichens 28-10-19
2019-10-28 10:00 - 13:00 | High Borrowdale, Tebay, Cumbria, United Kingdom

16+hr OFA Oct 19-20 2019
2019-10-19 - 2019-10-20 | Hutton Roof Village Hall, Village Hall, Hutton Roof, Cumbria, LA6 2PG, United Kingdom

16+hr OFA Sept 12-13 2019
2019-09-12 - 2019-09-13 | Hutton Roof Village Hall, Village Hall, Hutton Roof, Cumbria, LA6 2PG, United Kingdom

16+hr OFA Aug 10-11 2019
2019-08-10 - 2019-08-11 | Hutton Roof Village Hall, Village Hall, Hutton Roof, Cumbria, LA6 2PG, United Kingdom

16+hr OFA June 13/14 2019
2019-06-13 - 2019-06-14 | Hutton Roof Village Hall, Village Hall, Hutton Roof, Cumbria, LA6 2PG, United Kingdom

Loving Lichens 31-05-19
2019-05-31 10:00 - 13:00 | High Borrowdale, Tebay, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Steep Ground Workshop
2019-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Langdale, Lake District, United Kingdom
Aimed squarely at the mountain leader who never uses a rope, or those wanting to know how to deal with an emergency on steep ground this half day workshop takes place out on the hill in Langdale – real training in a real area.
If you can’t remember your knots and emergency abseiling seems impossible – if you’ve no confidence in a rope or want to have more then this workshop is the one for you.
It’s always best to practice with your own kit – but we can supply everything (other than your normal hill kit) that you’ll need on the day.

16+hr OFA April 13/14 2019
2019-04-13 - 2019-04-14 | Hutton Roof Village Hall, Village Hall, Hutton Roof, Cumbria, LA6 2PG, United Kingdom

Loving Lichens 08-04-19
2019-04-08 10:00 - 13:00 | High Borrowdale, Tebay, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Loving Lichens
2019-04-06 10:00 - 13:00 | High Borrowdale, Tebay, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Night Nav Ninja N Lakes Session
2019-03-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Cumbria
This 3-4 hour session will take place in N Lakes starting from Threlkeld
