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SUMMARY:5 Nov 2019 Contour Recognition
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost \nHaving the ability to “see” the landscape by relating the contour patterns to the shape of the ground (and vice versa) is an essential part of successful navigation in mountain and moorland environments. On this hill based one-day course\, I explain the concept of vertical scale\, and show you a range of simple techniques that enable you to visualise the shape of the ground from the map\, and to gauge where the contours run on the ground when looking at the landscape. Many of the techniques used assume a comfortable working knowledge of map interpretation\, so I recommend that you should either have attended my Map Interpretation course\, or that you have a reasonable grasp of map skills before attending this course. \n1-day courses – £90/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/5-nov-2019-contour-recognition/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191104
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190705T131744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T131744Z
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SUMMARY:2-3 Nov 2019 Rescue Emergency Care First Aid Course
DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-day (16-hour) qualification related to Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and all the essentials for anyone working or spending time outdoors. \nPrice £130 per person.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/2-3-nov-2019-rescue-emergency-care-first-aid-course/
LOCATION:Cardiff International White Water\, Watkiss Way\, Cardiff\, CF11 0SY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Cardiff International White Water":MAILTO:info@ciww.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191028T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191028T235959
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190706T075006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T134808Z
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SUMMARY:26-27 Oct 2019 Mountain & Moorland Navigation – Stage 2
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost. \nYou do not need to know where you are all the time\, especially if you can combine and adapt basic navigation skills. On this course I show you some classic combinations\, and give you the confidence to roam across wild countryside. In effect\, this course offers you the freedom of the hills. \nCombining my Contour Recognition & Relocation Skills courses\, on this two-day course I revisit the basic skills and illustrate simple yet effective ways in which to interpret contour patterns. I then get you locationally challenged on a stretch of featureless moorland\, and introduce a range of options which allow you to work out your position with confidence. I guarantee you’ll never be “lost” again! \nThis course is the natural follow-on from my Mountain & Moorland Navigation – Stage 1 course\, and I recommend that you have a comfortable working knowledge of both map interpretation and basic poor visibility techniques before attending. \n2-day courses – £170/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/26-27-oct-2019-mountain-moorland-navigation-stage-2/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191028T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191028T235959
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190706T072529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T134752Z
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SUMMARY:27 Oct 2019 Relocation Skills
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost \nOkay… so you think you’re lost! Although knowing how to remedy the situation is largely judgemental (and I cannot teach judgement!)\, what I can do is illustrate how various combinations of techniques work\, and show you some classic adaptations. Based on a particularly featureless tract of moorland\, on this one-day course I concentrate on combining basic navigation skills in order to manage different scenarios. During the day I will try my utmost to get you lost!… and then show you a range of relocation and search techniques that allow you to work out your position. The techniques introduced on this course assume a comfortable working knowledge of basic navigation techniques including map interpretation\, compass work\, and estimating time and distance\, so I recommend you have at least a basic level of skill before attending. \n1-day courses – £90/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/27-oct-2019-relocation-skills/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191027
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190706T071933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T071933Z
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SUMMARY:26 Oct 2019 Contour Recognition
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost \nHaving the ability to “see” the landscape by relating the contour patterns to the shape of the ground (and vice versa) is an essential part of successful navigation in mountain and moorland environments. On this hill based one-day course\, I explain the concept of vertical scale\, and show you a range of simple techniques that enable you to visualise the shape of the ground from the map\, and to gauge where the contours run on the ground when looking at the landscape. Many of the techniques used assume a comfortable working knowledge of map interpretation\, so I recommend that you should either have attended my Map Interpretation course\, or that you have a reasonable grasp of map skills before attending this course. \n1-day courses – £90/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/26-oct-2019-contour-recognition/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191026
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190419T162637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T101658Z
UID:619-1571875200-1572047999@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:24 Oct 2019 BCA LCMLA Level 1 Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Swansea Valley venue \n£155 for the 2 day course \nContact Gary Evans
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/191024-bca-lcmla-level-1-training-course/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Evans Outdoors":MAILTO:garyswcro@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191024
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190705T144737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T144737Z
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SUMMARY:23 Oct 2019 Micro-Navigation/Poor Visibility Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost \nMountain weather can change at an alarming speed\, especially in the British hills\, and once the mist is down even the easiest ground can become confusing and difficult. On this moorland based one-day course\, I teach a range of simple yet effective techniques which will allow you to find your way with confidence through the thickest weather. These include compass skills\, and time & distance estimation. Some of the micro-navigation techniques rely on a reasonable working knowledge of map interpretation\, so I recommend that you have at least a basic grasp of map skills before attending this course. \n1-day courses – £90/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/23-oct-2019-micro-navigation-poor-visibility-techniques/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191022T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190705T143917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T143917Z
UID:1007-1571731200-1571763600@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:22 Oct 2019 Map Interpretation Course
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost \nFar more than simple map reading\, map interpretation allows you to get an amazingly detailed picture of the ground using simple yet effective techniques. Once learned\, you will never look at a map in the same way again! On this valley based one-day course\, we spend the first couple of hours indoors exploring essential theory\, then we put it all into practice during a physically simple but mentally challenging valley walk. Suitable for all fans of the great outdoors\, including those who are looking for a skills refresher or a confidence booster\, this course is the perfect introduction to precise navigation. \n1-day courses – £90/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/22-oct-2019-map-interpretation-course/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191024
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190706T074045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T074045Z
UID:1103-1571702400-1571875199@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:22-23 Oct 2019 Mountain & Moorland Navigation – Stage 1
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost. \nDespite what you might think\, navigation is simple! All it requires is an understanding of a few basic\, straightforward skills which can be used anywhere and in any conditions. On this course\, I will teach you those skills! \nCombining my Map Interpretation & Micro Navigation/Poor Visibility Techniques courses\, on this two-day course I use day one to introduce the art of map interpretation\, which allows you to get an amazingly detailed picture of the ground. On day two\, I teach you a range of compass skills\, and show you how to estimate time and distance with great accuracy. \nThe continuity gained by attending for two consecutive days means that we often cover more ground than is possible on two\, separate one day sessions. This course is therefore a very cost-effective way of learning about navigation. \n2-day courses – £170/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/22-23-oct-2019-mountain-moorland-navigation-stage-1/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191021
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190705T131651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T131651Z
UID:961-1571443200-1571615999@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:19-20 Oct 2019 Rescue Emergency Care First Aid Course
DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-day (16-hour) qualification related to Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and all the essentials for anyone working or spending time outdoors. \nPrice £130 per person.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/19-20-oct-2019-rescue-emergency-care-first-aid-course/
LOCATION:Cardiff International White Water\, Watkiss Way\, Cardiff\, CF11 0SY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Cardiff International White Water":MAILTO:info@ciww.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191019
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190419T162311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T101726Z
UID:614-1571270400-1571443199@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:17 Oct 2019 Practical First Aid for Outdoor Instructors
DESCRIPTION:Swansea Valley venue \n£165 for the 2 day course \nContact Gary Evans
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/191017-practical-first-aid-for-outdoor-instructors/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Evans Outdoors":MAILTO:garyswcro@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191014
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190705T144704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T144704Z
UID:1028-1570924800-1571011199@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:13 Oct 2019 Micro-Navigation/Poor Visibility Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost \nMountain weather can change at an alarming speed\, especially in the British hills\, and once the mist is down even the easiest ground can become confusing and difficult. On this moorland based one-day course\, I teach a range of simple yet effective techniques which will allow you to find your way with confidence through the thickest weather. These include compass skills\, and time & distance estimation. Some of the micro-navigation techniques rely on a reasonable working knowledge of map interpretation\, so I recommend that you have at least a basic grasp of map skills before attending this course. \n1-day courses – £90/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/13-oct-2019-micro-navigation-poor-visibility-techniques/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191014
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190706T074006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T074006Z
UID:1101-1570838400-1571011199@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:12-13 Oct 2019 Mountain & Moorland Navigation – Stage 1
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost. \nDespite what you might think\, navigation is simple! All it requires is an understanding of a few basic\, straightforward skills which can be used anywhere and in any conditions. On this course\, I will teach you those skills! \nCombining my Map Interpretation & Micro Navigation/Poor Visibility Techniques courses\, on this two-day course I use day one to introduce the art of map interpretation\, which allows you to get an amazingly detailed picture of the ground. On day two\, I teach you a range of compass skills\, and show you how to estimate time and distance with great accuracy. \nThe continuity gained by attending for two consecutive days means that we often cover more ground than is possible on two\, separate one day sessions. This course is therefore a very cost-effective way of learning about navigation. \n2-day courses – £170/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/12-13-oct-2019-mountain-moorland-navigation-stage-1/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191014
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190419T163212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T101757Z
UID:631-1570838400-1571011199@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:12 Oct 2019 Mountain Training Lowland Leader Award Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Parkmill\, Gower \n£140 for the 2 day course \nContact Gary Evans
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/191012-mountain-training-lowland-leader-award-training-course/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Evans Outdoors":MAILTO:garyswcro@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191013
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190705T143845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T143845Z
UID:1005-1570838400-1570924799@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:12 Oct 2019 Map Interpretation Course
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost \nFar more than simple map reading\, map interpretation allows you to get an amazingly detailed picture of the ground using simple yet effective techniques. Once learned\, you will never look at a map in the same way again! On this valley based one-day course\, we spend the first couple of hours indoors exploring essential theory\, then we put it all into practice during a physically simple but mentally challenging valley walk. Suitable for all fans of the great outdoors\, including those who are looking for a skills refresher or a confidence booster\, this course is the perfect introduction to precise navigation. \n1-day courses – £90/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/12-oct-2019-map-interpretation-course/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191014
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190705T132354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T132527Z
UID:973-1570752000-1571011199@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:11-13 Oct 2019 Rescue 3 WRT-PRO
DESCRIPTION:The Whitewater Rescue Technician – Professional (WRT-PRO) course is designed for professional river users who require a rescue capability in a whitewater environment\, e.g. raft guides\, safety kayakers and gorge walk leaders.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/11-13-oct-2019-rescue-3-wrt-pro/
LOCATION:Cardiff International White Water\, Watkiss Way\, Cardiff\, CF11 0SY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Cardiff International White Water":MAILTO:info@ciww.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191010
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190706T072455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T072455Z
UID:1069-1570579200-1570665599@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:9 Oct 2019 Relocation Skills
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost \nOkay… so you think you’re lost! Although knowing how to remedy the situation is largely judgemental (and I cannot teach judgement!)\, what I can do is illustrate how various combinations of techniques work\, and show you some classic adaptations. Based on a particularly featureless tract of moorland\, on this one-day course I concentrate on combining basic navigation skills in order to manage different scenarios. During the day I will try my utmost to get you lost!… and then show you a range of relocation and search techniques that allow you to work out your position. The techniques introduced on this course assume a comfortable working knowledge of basic navigation techniques including map interpretation\, compass work\, and estimating time and distance\, so I recommend you have at least a basic level of skill before attending. \n1-day courses – £90/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/9-oct-2019-relocation-skills/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191010
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190706T074926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T074926Z
UID:1121-1570492800-1570665599@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:8-9 Oct 2019 Mountain & Moorland Navigation – Stage 2
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost. \nYou do not need to know where you are all the time\, especially if you can combine and adapt basic navigation skills. On this course I show you some classic combinations\, and give you the confidence to roam across wild countryside. In effect\, this course offers you the freedom of the hills. \nCombining my Contour Recognition & Relocation Skills courses\, on this two-day course I revisit the basic skills and illustrate simple yet effective ways in which to interpret contour patterns. I then get you locationally challenged on a stretch of featureless moorland\, and introduce a range of options which allow you to work out your position with confidence. I guarantee you’ll never be “lost” again! \nThis course is the natural follow-on from my Mountain & Moorland Navigation – Stage 1 course\, and I recommend that you have a comfortable working knowledge of both map interpretation and basic poor visibility techniques before attending. \n2-day courses – £170/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/8-9-oct-2019-mountain-moorland-navigation-stage-2/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191009
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190706T071856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T071856Z
UID:1049-1570492800-1570579199@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:8 Oct 2019 Contour Recognition
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost \nHaving the ability to “see” the landscape by relating the contour patterns to the shape of the ground (and vice versa) is an essential part of successful navigation in mountain and moorland environments. On this hill based one-day course\, I explain the concept of vertical scale\, and show you a range of simple techniques that enable you to visualise the shape of the ground from the map\, and to gauge where the contours run on the ground when looking at the landscape. Many of the techniques used assume a comfortable working knowledge of map interpretation\, so I recommend that you should either have attended my Map Interpretation course\, or that you have a reasonable grasp of map skills before attending this course. \n1-day courses – £90/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/8-oct-2019-contour-recognition/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191007
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190705T131604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T131604Z
UID:959-1570233600-1570406399@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:5-6 Oct 2019 Rescue Emergency Care First Aid Course
DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-day (16-hour) qualification related to Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and all the essentials for anyone working or spending time outdoors. \nPrice £130 per person.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/5-6-oct-2019-rescue-emergency-care-first-aid-course/
LOCATION:Cardiff International White Water\, Watkiss Way\, Cardiff\, CF11 0SY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Cardiff International White Water":MAILTO:info@ciww.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191006
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190524T153122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T101823Z
UID:755-1570233600-1570319999@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:5 Oct 2019 Fostering a Connection
DESCRIPTION:This course was designed for outdoor providers to help them find ways of fostering a feeling of connection between their clients and the world around them and is accepted as CPD for members of the Mountain Training Association and the Association of Mountain Instructors. \nHelp your clients engage with their environment. Designed specifically for outdoor learning providers by Joe Roberts (Natural Resources Wales)\, Lun Roberts (ER Outdoors) and Jim Langley (Nature’s Work) in response to an Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) initiative\, an opportunity to try out games\, quizzes and other activities designed to help foster our clients’ connection to the environment\, to discuss these new ideas with fellow practitioners and to develop our own. Connection can take place on many levels (intellectually\, practically\, emotionally\, spiritually\, through our senses and through our creativity) and the activities on offer reflect this diversity. An e-manual of teaching resources is included in the price. \nPrice £50 (£30 for members of Pembrokeshire Charter Group\, North Wales Environmental Outdoor Charter Group\, South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers’ Group and the Mountain Training Association and the Institute for Outdoor Learning. \nMore details at: Fostering a connection 2019 to 2020
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/191005-fostering-a-connection/
LOCATION:Kent Mountain Centre\, Llanberis\, LL55 4EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Lun Roberts":MAILTO:lunwroberts@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191005
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190419T162811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T101849Z
UID:623-1570060800-1570233599@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:3 Oct 2019 RLSS NWSMP Levels 1 to 3 Training Course
DESCRIPTION:South Wales venue \n£190 for the 2 day course \nContact Gary Evans
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/191003-rlss-nwsmp-levels-1-to-3-training-course/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Evans Outdoors":MAILTO:garyswcro@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191004
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190524T160850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T101927Z
UID:785-1570060800-1570147199@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:3 Oct 2019 Outdoor Learning Sector Strategic Forum - “Continuing Conversations”
DESCRIPTION:Working together to shape our future and continue conversations from the very successful 2018 UK Outdoor Learning Sector Conference.\nFor training & awarding organisations\, educators\, researchers\, advisors\, managers and business owners.\n– Safety\, Inspection and Licensing Post AALA\n– Career Pathways\, Workforce Training and Apprenticeships\n– Changing the Impact of Outdoor Learning through Research\n– Reinvigorating Youth Work in the Outdoors\nBookings are open NOW.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/sector-strategic-forum-continuing-conversations/
LOCATION:Birmingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191002
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190524T155048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T101948Z
UID:774-1569888000-1569974399@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:1 Oct 2019 Development Coach Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:SWOAPG Members are able to book places on a series of IOL workshops on using Coaching in Outdoor Learning – see IOL Outdoor Learning Coaching for full details – and book online at https://www.outdoor-learning.org/Good-Practice/Develop-as-a-Professional/Specialist-Competencies/Coaching
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/development-coach-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Birmingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190923
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190706T072422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T072422Z
UID:1067-1569110400-1569196799@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:22 Sep 2019 Relocation Skills
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost \nOkay… so you think you’re lost! Although knowing how to remedy the situation is largely judgemental (and I cannot teach judgement!)\, what I can do is illustrate how various combinations of techniques work\, and show you some classic adaptations. Based on a particularly featureless tract of moorland\, on this one-day course I concentrate on combining basic navigation skills in order to manage different scenarios. During the day I will try my utmost to get you lost!… and then show you a range of relocation and search techniques that allow you to work out your position. The techniques introduced on this course assume a comfortable working knowledge of basic navigation techniques including map interpretation\, compass work\, and estimating time and distance\, so I recommend you have at least a basic level of skill before attending. \n1-day courses – £90/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/22-sep-2019-relocation-skills/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190923
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190706T074847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T074847Z
UID:1119-1569024000-1569196799@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:21-22 Sep 2019 Mountain & Moorland Navigation – Stage 2
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost. \nYou do not need to know where you are all the time\, especially if you can combine and adapt basic navigation skills. On this course I show you some classic combinations\, and give you the confidence to roam across wild countryside. In effect\, this course offers you the freedom of the hills. \nCombining my Contour Recognition & Relocation Skills courses\, on this two-day course I revisit the basic skills and illustrate simple yet effective ways in which to interpret contour patterns. I then get you locationally challenged on a stretch of featureless moorland\, and introduce a range of options which allow you to work out your position with confidence. I guarantee you’ll never be “lost” again! \nThis course is the natural follow-on from my Mountain & Moorland Navigation – Stage 1 course\, and I recommend that you have a comfortable working knowledge of both map interpretation and basic poor visibility techniques before attending. \n2-day courses – £170/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/21-22-sep-2019-mountain-moorland-navigation-stage-2/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190923
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190705T131221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T131221Z
UID:953-1569024000-1569196799@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:21-22 Sep 2019 Rescue Emergency Care First Aid Course
DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-day (16-hour) qualification related to Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and all the essentials for anyone working or spending time outdoors. \nPrice £130 per person.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/21-22-sep-2019-rescue-emergency-care-first-aid-course/
LOCATION:Cardiff International White Water\, Watkiss Way\, Cardiff\, CF11 0SY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Cardiff International White Water":MAILTO:info@ciww.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190922
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190706T071605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T071605Z
UID:1047-1569024000-1569110399@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:21 Sep 2019 Contour Recognition
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost \nHaving the ability to “see” the landscape by relating the contour patterns to the shape of the ground (and vice versa) is an essential part of successful navigation in mountain and moorland environments. On this hill based one-day course\, I explain the concept of vertical scale\, and show you a range of simple techniques that enable you to visualise the shape of the ground from the map\, and to gauge where the contours run on the ground when looking at the landscape. Many of the techniques used assume a comfortable working knowledge of map interpretation\, so I recommend that you should either have attended my Map Interpretation course\, or that you have a reasonable grasp of map skills before attending this course. \n1-day courses – £90/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/21-sep-2019-contour-recognition/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190705T144631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T144631Z
UID:1026-1568764800-1568851199@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:18 Sep 2019 Micro-Navigation/Poor Visibility Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost \nMountain weather can change at an alarming speed\, especially in the British hills\, and once the mist is down even the easiest ground can become confusing and difficult. On this moorland based one-day course\, I teach a range of simple yet effective techniques which will allow you to find your way with confidence through the thickest weather. These include compass skills\, and time & distance estimation. Some of the micro-navigation techniques rely on a reasonable working knowledge of map interpretation\, so I recommend that you have at least a basic grasp of map skills before attending this course. \n1-day courses – £90/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/18-sep-2019-micro-navigation-poor-visibility-techniques/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTSTAMP:20260424T095201
CREATED:20190706T073928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T073928Z
UID:1099-1568678400-1568851199@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:17-18 Sep 2019 Mountain & Moorland Navigation – Stage 1
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost. \nDespite what you might think\, navigation is simple! All it requires is an understanding of a few basic\, straightforward skills which can be used anywhere and in any conditions. On this course\, I will teach you those skills! \nCombining my Map Interpretation & Micro Navigation/Poor Visibility Techniques courses\, on this two-day course I use day one to introduce the art of map interpretation\, which allows you to get an amazingly detailed picture of the ground. On day two\, I teach you a range of compass skills\, and show you how to estimate time and distance with great accuracy. \nThe continuity gained by attending for two consecutive days means that we often cover more ground than is possible on two\, separate one day sessions. This course is therefore a very cost-effective way of learning about navigation. \n2-day courses – £170/person (maximum 4 people per course). \nAll courses bookable online at www.mountain-activities.com \n15% discount to SWOAPG members. Just use the code “SWOAPG” at checkout when booking online.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/17-18-sep-2019-mountain-moorland-navigation-stage-1/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Walker Mountain Activities":MAILTO:kevin@mountain-activities.com
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