The DofE expedition requires participants to be competent in navigation and map reading. Peak Outdoor Training recommend refreshing the skills required prior to completing an expedition. A range of tasks within this document allow a self check of basic map reading and navigation knowledge prior to attending a training course. Click Read Full Article below for the document.
An excellent and free resource for anyone interested in Walking in the UK. http://www.walkingenglishman.com/index.aspx Mike’s website is an excellent source of information for walking in the Peak District National Park and beyond. The most comprehensive 100% free content site on the web for Walking in England and Walking on the Web. Great reports of the walks with complimentary pictures. Many [...]
SNOWDONIA SOCIETY The Snowdonia Society is a members-based charity working to ensure that the beauty and diversity of the National Park’s landscape, wildlife and cultural heritage remain for present and future generations to enjoy. To join the society click the link below: http://www.snowdonia-society.org.uk/index2.php?id=3 Peak Outdoor Training has now a established a link with the Snowdonia Society to promote its good [...]
Andy McHugh (National Navigation Award tutor) ran a fantastic Navigation Course this weekend from Hayfield in the Peak District National Park. The Silver Navigation Award is perfect for those who want to develop their navigation skills and leadership skills. All participants gave excellent feedback and learnt a lot from the course. Andy in particular was praised for his teaching skills [...]
“Aaaaargh!” You hear the shout from above. Then the world goes silent. Your heart hammers at your rib cage and your mouth goes dry. Someone is lying at the bottom of a crag, injured, broken, bleeding, you don’t know yet. You’re already leaping over boulders and crashing through the bracken to investigate, but hang on a second. Do you know [...]
GPS for Walking and Mountain Biking REVIEW OF MEMORY MAP ADVENTURER 2800 PEAK OUTDOOR TRAINING RATING 4.5 out of 5 overall 5 out of 5 for value for money The Ordnance Survey-compatible GPS the Memory-Map Adventurer 2800 ‘consistently outperforms its rivals. Peak Outdoor Training endorses this device as being perfect for the walker and mountain biker who uses mainly National [...]
Peak Outdoor Training have launched its blog. Look forward to reviews, training tips, routes and lots more!
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Rock Climbing Skills and Techniques Week by week Peak Outdoor Training will cover different skills and techniques related to Rock Climbing. Rock Climbing Knots Learn How To Tie Basic Climbing Knots Tying Knots is an essential skill in all types of Climbing. The skills covered will be applicable to both indoor and outdoor climbing. Follow easy-to-follow steps for each knot. [...]
