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Accommodation
B&B is available from £54 per room Bed and Breakfast. Call 01479 861256 between 9am & 5pm for up to date availability
Courses
Click on the link to see details of the courses listed below which are running over the next couple of weeks with one or two spaces still up for grabs. Don't forget all food, accommodation, specialist equipment and courses transport is included unless otherwise stated.
14th May
Intermediate Sea Kayaking - 5 Days
Based at a stunning location on the north of Skye this course will improve your paddling skills and confidence in wind and tide as well as expanding your knowledge of tides, navigation, rescues and emergency procedures.
BCU 4 Star Training - Sea - 3 Days
This three-day course will provide relevant training to allow paddlers to work towards sitting their BCU 4 Star Leader Assessment.
Summer Mountain Leader Assessment - 5 Days
Assessment for the Summer Mountain Leader award
Introduction to Mountain Biking - 5 Days
Develop and practise skills such as climbing, descending, braking, balance, body position, riding simple obstacles as part of longer journeys, teaching as we go. This is the ideal course to help you get the most out of your bike and enjoy your riding.
19th May
Improver Navigation Skills - 1 Day
This course is the perfect step on from the Intro course and can be added on to make a two day course. Introduces compass work, taking & following a bearing as well as route choice.
Introduction to Rock Climbing - 2 Days
A short but intensive course covering basic rope work, belaying, abseiling & movement techniques.
GPS for Beginners - 1 Day
Get started with the basic functions of GPS units and start to integrate them with a map.
Improver Navigation Skills - 1 Day
This course is the perfect step on from the Intro course and can be added on to make a two day course. Introduces compass work, taking & following a bearing as well as route choice.
20th May
Advanced Navigation Skills - 1 Day
The perfect step on from the intermediate course. Most dates enable you to combine the two courses into a two day course. Introduces relocation techniques, catching features and more advanced route planning.
26th May
Improver Navigation Skills - 1 Day
This course is the perfect step on from the Intro course and can be added on to make a two day course. Introduces compass work, taking & following a bearing as well as route choice.
Mountain Bike Leader Training - 2 Days
Second level of Mountain Bike Leader qualification which equips the cycle leader with all the skills and knowledge necessary to lead a group of mountain bikers in more serious and remote areas than the Trail Cycle Leader award.
27th May
Advanced Navigation Skills - 1 Day
The perfect step on from the intermediate course. Most dates enable you to combine the two courses into a two day course. Introduces relocation techniques, catching features and more advanced route planning
28th May
Rock Climbing - 5 Days
Over the 5 days this course will cover rock climbing movement techniques, belaying, personal abseiling and there may be opportunities to experience multi pitch climbs.
Lead Climbing - 5 Days
Develop a confident and competent approach to leading summer climbs through placing protection; constructing belays; stance and rope management; leading and psychological coping strategies.
UKCC Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport - 5 Days
The Level 1 Training and Assessment course is open to boat based and bank based coaches alike, and in any discipline of paddlesport, recreational or competitive.
30th May
Introduction to Rock Climbing - 2 Days
A short but intensive course covering basic rope work, belaying, abseiling & movement techniques.
1st June
Safe Ropework & Gear Placement - 1 Day
A one day top tips and handy hints course covering ropework belay set ups and the use of protection, all with an emphasis on simplicity and safety.
2nd June
UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport Assessment - 1 Day
3rd June
UKCC Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport Assessment - 1+ Days
This course will cover all aspects of the syllabus for the BCU (UKCC) Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport Assessment.
4th June
Summer Mountain Leader Assessment - 5 Days
Assessment for the Summer Mountain Leader award
Rock Climbing - 5 Days
Over the 5 days this course will cover rock climbing movement techniques, belaying, personal abseiling and there may be opportunities to experience multi pitch climbs.
Lead Climbing - 5 Days
Develop a confident and competent approach to leading summer climbs through placing protection; constructing belays; stance and rope management; leading and psychological coping strategies.
Rock Improver - 5 Days
Develop techniques for climbing a variety of multi-pitch climbs including use of double rope technique, stance and rope management, different leading strategies, escaping routes and self-rescue techniques.
Trail Cycle Leader Training - 2 Days
First level of Mountain Bike Leader qualification which equips the cycle leader with all the skills and knowledge necessary to lead a group of mountain bikers in non serious and non remote areas.
Mountain Bike Leader Training - 2 Days
Second level of Mountain Bike Leader qualification which equips the cycle leader with all the skills and knowledge necessary to lead a group of mountain bikers in more serious and remote areas than the Trail Cycle Leader award.
Introduction to Sea Kayaking - 5 Days
First day is based in our indoor pool and on our local loch before we head west to our base at Inchree. The west coast gives us access to some of the best sea kayaking in the UK. Equipment, route planning basic strokes and emergency procedures are all covered.
BCU White Water Safety & Rescue - 2 Days
This course is a pre-requisite for the White Water Kayak and Canoe Four Star Leader Award, as well as being a course suitable for any active white water paddler
6th June
Mountain Bike Expedition Module Training - 2 Days
Bolt on training module for qualified TCL or MBL candidates. The course prepares the candidate for leading groups on self supported mountain biking expeditions, of one or more nights duration, within the terrain they are qualified in.
BCU 4 Star Training - White Water - 2 Days
This practical, discipline specific course will look at all aspects of the syllabus in your chosen craft.
8th June
Mountain Bike Maintenance - 1 Day
This is a one day course, which equips the Mountain Biker with all the necessary skills to set up, maintain and fix their bikes in the workshop or on the trail.
11th June
Hill Walking & Mountain Skills - 5 Days
Whilst exploring the Cairngorm Mountains and surrounding hills, this course covers hill walking equipment; emergency procedures; basic navigation and route planning.
Introduction to Scrambling - 5 Days
Course covers movement skills on rock in ascent and descent, route finding, basic rope skills using a sling and rope alone as well as selecting natural anchors.
UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport Training - 5 Days
As a qualified BCU (UKCC) Level 2 Coach you will be able to work in a coaching capacity and lead groups in either kayak or canoe in a sheltered water environment.
BCU 3 Star Training, Assessment & Rolling Clinic - Sea - 5 Days
This five-day course will provide relevant training to allow paddlers to progress towards and hopefully pass their BCU 3 Star Sea Award.
14th June
Introduction to Rock Climbing - 2 Days
A short but intensive course covering basic rope work, belaying, abseiling & movement techniques.
15th June
Safe Ropework & Gear Placement - 1 Day
A one day top tips and handy hints course covering ropework belay set ups and the use of protection, all with an emphasis on simplicity and safety.
BCU Coaching Young People Foundation Module - 1/2 Day
This 3 hour module looks at how best we can coach young paddlers.
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