Managing Hazards and Emergencies in the Mountains

Have you ever wondered how you might cope in an emergency? How do you think it might feel being alone and in charge in the hills when an accident occurs? Have you heard tales of things that might happen, but never seem to? How do you call for help if your phone isn’t working? Can you look after a group, a casualty and yourself in a tough situation? How emotional would all this be?

This one-day workshop will take place in steep ground in the Carneddau. It will be a practical day during which we will investigate and dynamically risk assess the various hazards found in our hills. We’ll take time out to consider the what if’s and walk through emergency procedures. We’ll do this in locations where there is phone reception and in areas where there is no phone reception. Whilst this is not a first aid course, I am an experienced first aid trainer and will be able to help you prioritise your actions should the worst happen.

This confidence building workshop is delivered by Mike Raine author of The Mountain Leader – a practical manual. It has been developed on the back of 14 years working as a teacher running school visits followed by 16 years training and assessing up to MIA (MCI) level at Plas y Brenin, the National Outdoor Centre.

The aim of the day is to take away some of the anxiety you may be feeling about having to deal with these situations as a mountain leader and give you a series of practical, rational and logical steps to follow.

We'll be on the hill all day, so come prepared, in hillwalking gear, for the prevailing conditions, with a packed lunch and a drink.

Meet 09.30 

Venue Glan Dena, Ogwen Valley, SH668605

This workshop will give a CPD point for MTA or AMI.