Mountain Skills 2 (MS2)
Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) Course
SUITS: Intermediate / Advanced
This Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) course is ideal for you if you've previously completed a Mountain Skills 1 (MS1) course. The Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) completes your training if you pursue hillwalking as a hobby and are looking to be proficient with the skills to safely navigate in the hills in Ireland/UK under all weather conditions - for example, in the mist and darkness. All our courses are approved by Mountaineering Ireland and the Irish Mountain Training Board. The minimum age to do the Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) course is 12, but a parental consent form is needed for U18's.
Key notes on the Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) course:
- Your instructor is fully insured, Garda Vetted, REC3 First Aid Holder with 30+ years mountaineering / 14 years teaching experience.
- Student:Instructor ratio maximum of 6:1
- The 2-day course is normally held over a weekend in the Wicklow Mountains (unless otherwise stated). Day 1 is around 10-11 hours long, including a night navigation session off the hill. The night navigation session is around 3-4 hours post sunset (which varies depending on the time of year). On Day 2 (which is around 7.5 hours long), we will look at steep ground work and fine-tune your navigation skills through more complex terrain.
- This course is non-residential and does NOT include accommodation, transportation, food & drink.
- Maps and compasses can be provided during the course if required. However, at this stage of the Mountain Skills training programme, we encourage you to bring your own.
- Includes a 15% discount code with Cotswold Outdoors, a 10% discount code with the Great Outdoors, a 50% discount for a year's subscription to HiiKER PRO and a 25% discount for REC3 training.
- Post-course notes and Mountain Skills Assessment (MSA) advice will be given.
On the Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) course, you will learn:
What Clients Say
“I was particularly impressed with last weekend, you were so patient and calm. I learned so much, and being out on the hills today I had a completely new sense of adventure. You gave me the key last weekend, and as you said, it's up to me now, what I do with it. But I truly want to thank you.”- Teena Gates, broadcast journalist, author & adventurer www.teenagates.com
“I completed MS1 and MS2 with Adrian, who is a very skilled and committed trainer, and goes the extra mile to ensure that all aspects of the course are thoroughly covered. Adrian is adept at evaluating the capabilities of each trainee through attention to detail and then setting exercises that will maximise the benefit of the course for each individual.”- Frank O’Keeffe
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Here's a video on what you can expect to learn on our Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) course:
How To Book on a Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) Course
Note for Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) course
Students will also have to register for the MS scheme with Mountaineering Ireland (MI). Registration is free for U18's but it will cost €22 for adults - this is done only once and will cover you for the MS1, MS2 and MS Assessment. You should have already registered when you did your Mountain Skills 1 (MS1) training, please email your your MS Registration Number to info@adrianhendroff.com
Cancellation Policy
In the event that a client should cancel a booking(s) more than 10 days prior to the start of the course, 50% of the Activity fee will be refunded. In the event that a client should cancel a booking(s) within 10 days prior to the start of the Activity, no refunds will be made. There will be no refunds or transfers for no shows on the day. The only exceptions are if you are ill (we will require you to email a doctor’s letter) or if there is a family bereavement (again we will need you to email proof of this) – in this case you may transfer to another weekend, but no refunds will be made.
To book a Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) course, click on the 'BUY NOW' button below. Please do not book when you see ''0 in Stock''. You may also purchase a MS2 Course voucher for someone.
All prices below includes VAT at the Standard Rate.
To be notified of next course or to be put on a waiting list in case of any cancellations on one of our FULL courses below email info@adrianhendroff.com
For other available dates in 2025 click on the 'BUY NOW' button below.
SUITS: Intermediate / Advanced
This Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) course is ideal for you if you've previously completed a Mountain Skills 1 (MS1) course. The Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) completes your training if you pursue hillwalking as a hobby and are looking to be proficient with the skills to safely navigate in the hills in Ireland/UK under all weather conditions - for example, in the mist and darkness. All our courses are approved by Mountaineering Ireland and the Irish Mountain Training Board. The minimum age to do the Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) course is 12, but a parental consent form is needed for U18's.
Key notes on the Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) course:
- Your instructor is fully insured, Garda Vetted, REC3 First Aid Holder with 30+ years mountaineering / 14 years teaching experience.
- Student:Instructor ratio maximum of 6:1
- The 2-day course is normally held over a weekend in the Wicklow Mountains (unless otherwise stated). Day 1 is around 10-11 hours long, including a night navigation session off the hill. The night navigation session is around 3-4 hours post sunset (which varies depending on the time of year). On Day 2 (which is around 7.5 hours long), we will look at steep ground work and fine-tune your navigation skills through more complex terrain.
- This course is non-residential and does NOT include accommodation, transportation, food & drink.
- Maps and compasses can be provided during the course if required. However, at this stage of the Mountain Skills training programme, we encourage you to bring your own.
- Includes a 15% discount code with Cotswold Outdoors, a 10% discount code with the Great Outdoors, a 50% discount for a year's subscription to HiiKER PRO and a 25% discount for REC3 training.
- Post-course notes and Mountain Skills Assessment (MSA) advice will be given.
On the Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) course, you will learn:
- MS1 navigation consolidation/recap including 4Ds, map setting, feature recognition, pacing, timing, handrailing, attack points, aiming off.
- Taking and walking on a bearing and back-bearing.
- Applying magnetic north from map->ground and ground->map.
- Slope aspect and resection techniques
- Route planning, route cards and guidebooks.
- Night navigation.
- Emergency procedures including mountain hypothermia and mountain rescue.
- Steep/broken ground - safety, movement techniques, hazards, route choice.
- MS Logbook and MS Assessment requirements discussion.
What Clients Say
“I was particularly impressed with last weekend, you were so patient and calm. I learned so much, and being out on the hills today I had a completely new sense of adventure. You gave me the key last weekend, and as you said, it's up to me now, what I do with it. But I truly want to thank you.”- Teena Gates, broadcast journalist, author & adventurer www.teenagates.com
“I completed MS1 and MS2 with Adrian, who is a very skilled and committed trainer, and goes the extra mile to ensure that all aspects of the course are thoroughly covered. Adrian is adept at evaluating the capabilities of each trainee through attention to detail and then setting exercises that will maximise the benefit of the course for each individual.”- Frank O’Keeffe
For more client feedback click here
For client feedback on Facebook click here.
Here's a video on what you can expect to learn on our Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) course:
How To Book on a Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) Course
- Select a course date by clicking on the 'BUY NOW' button below then pay with a credit card. Please do not book when you see ''0 in Stock''.
- Group discounts apply for bookings of 5-6 people - email info@adrianhendroff.com to enquire.
- It is also possible to make a private booking if you have a group of 4 or more people any day of the week given two weeks notice. However, if you'd like the course to be run outside of Wicklow there will be a travel fee - email for details.
- We need a minimum of 3 students for a course to run. If there is less than 3 people, we can offer you an alternative date or give you a full refund if a course does not run.
Note for Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) course
Students will also have to register for the MS scheme with Mountaineering Ireland (MI). Registration is free for U18's but it will cost €22 for adults - this is done only once and will cover you for the MS1, MS2 and MS Assessment. You should have already registered when you did your Mountain Skills 1 (MS1) training, please email your your MS Registration Number to info@adrianhendroff.com
Cancellation Policy
In the event that a client should cancel a booking(s) more than 10 days prior to the start of the course, 50% of the Activity fee will be refunded. In the event that a client should cancel a booking(s) within 10 days prior to the start of the Activity, no refunds will be made. There will be no refunds or transfers for no shows on the day. The only exceptions are if you are ill (we will require you to email a doctor’s letter) or if there is a family bereavement (again we will need you to email proof of this) – in this case you may transfer to another weekend, but no refunds will be made.
To book a Mountain Skills 2 (MS2) course, click on the 'BUY NOW' button below. Please do not book when you see ''0 in Stock''. You may also purchase a MS2 Course voucher for someone.
All prices below includes VAT at the Standard Rate.
To be notified of next course or to be put on a waiting list in case of any cancellations on one of our FULL courses below email info@adrianhendroff.com
For other available dates in 2025 click on the 'BUY NOW' button below.
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