Mountaineering Support

The Mountaineering Activities Advisor is supported by a team of fully authorised instructors and assessors that cover all aspects of mountaineering, hill walking and climbing.

A programme is produced of days and weekends when the team are available to act as leaders, instruct or assess members of the movement. Some team members are also prepared, with reasonable notice, to go out at other times.

Members of the team are also prepared to give short talks on mountaineering issues to groups about mountaineering.

Area Adviser for Mountain Activities
Position Vacant.

Welsh Scout Council Mountaineering & Climbing


Hafod is run by Scouts for Scouts, to enjoy the challenges of the mountains to the full, with the security of competent leadership and the provision of quality accommodation.

All assessors hold the national governing body awards, for Authorisation assessors and the centre is recognised by the Mountain Leader Training Board (Wales) for both training and assessment of the MLA(summer). Yr Hafod also run both training and assessment courses for the new Walking Group Leader award (WGL).

Contact: http://www.yrhafod.org.uk/

Hillwalking Permits

The following hillwalking permits can be obtained

Hillwalking Lead T1 Summer	Hillwalking Supervise T1 Summer
Hillwalking Lead T2 Summer	Hillwalking Supervise T2 Summer
Hillwalking Lead T1 Winter *	Hillwalking Supervise T1 Winter *
Hillwalking Lead T2 Winter *	Hillwalking Supervise T2 Winter *

Notes: * CATVOG does not have appointed assessors which can assess for these permits, an external assessor will need to be sought. Please contact Mark Glendinning to discuss this permit with him.

Badge Links

Hiker	Hillwalker
Show requirements. As a member of a group of at least four and not more than seven Scouts, carry out three expeditions or journeys as follows: A journey or expedition of at least 12 km. Two journeys or expeditions of at least 20 km, both to include an overnight stop. Before undertaking each expedition or journey, the group must provide a detailed Route Plan All members of the group must show that they know the intended route and have knowledge of basic navigation, first aid and emergency procedures, including the Home Contact system After each journey or expedition, the group should give a verbal report. Demonstrate awareness of developments in technology, such as the Global Positioning System (GPS); digital mapping; waterproof maps etc. Link to Badge Resource on Scoutbase	Show requirements. With others, plan at least five one day journeys of 14 km or more in hilly country. At least 3 of these are to be in areas defined as Terrain One, led by an appropriate Permit Holder. Using Ordnance Survey maps, complete all the information required on Route Card for each journey, including the Home Contact Before setting out, list and explain the use of the equipment that should be taken including: spare food, and safety/emergency equipment what should be worn what should be carried Over a period, complete the planned journeys. Take turns in leading the group for part of the time. Make a report to an audience about at least one of your journeys. Route cards, sketch maps and photographs should be presented where possible. Demonstrate how the map and compass was used during the journey. Demonstrate an awareness of the need to preserve the natural environment. For example, avoiding erosion, conserving wildlife habitat. Demonstrate awareness of developments in technology, such as the Global Positioning System (GPS); digital mapping; waterproof maps etc. Show knowledge of the publication Safety on Mountains (British Mountaineering Council). Link to Badge Resource on Scoutbase
Hillwalker	Navigator
Show requirements. Hold the Scout Section Hill Walker Badge or have completed at least 5 one-day journeys in the hills, each of at least 14 kilometres. Take a major part in the planning and successful management of at least four one-day journeys, two of which must be in Terrain Two areas. A person with an appropriate Permit may accompany or supervise the journeys. Take a major part in the planning, preparation and leadership of at least one two-day expedition involving an overnight camp in wild country. Preparation must include demonstration of the correct use of all necessary equipment. (A person with an appropriate Permit may supervise the journeys but Explorer Scouts must play a major part in decisions affecting navigation and party management.) Link to Badge Resource on Scoutbase	Show requirements. Using a 1:25 000 scale Ordnance Survey map and compass, navigate along a course of not less than six 'legs' to the standard of the WGL Award. Using only a compass and pacing, successfully navigate a course of at least four 'legs'. Using only a map, successfully navigate a course of at least four ' legs'. To enable a stranger to travel successfully between two points, make two sketch maps, one of an urban and one in a rural setting. Complete at least three different orienteering courses in a reasonable time. Complete a comprehensive Route Plan for a 20 km hill-walking route set by an appropriate adult. Complete a journey using a map other than an Ordnance Survey map (e.g. a Harvey map) or use a good guidebook illustrated with sketch maps (e.g. a Wainwright guide). Link to Badge Resource on Scoutbase

Resources and Links

National Governing Body

British Mountaineering Council
Mountain Leader Training UK

Factsheets and Assessment Checklists on Mountaineering

The following activity factsheets are relevent to this activity. FS120000  Risk Assessment  FS120077 Emergency Cards  FS120078  Home Contacts  FS120081  One Day Activity Form  FS120100  Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme  FS120101  Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme - Applicants' Guide  FS120409  Route Plan  FS120415  Mountaineering with Scouts - The Vital Culture  FS120454  Hillwalking  The following activity assessment checklists are relevent to this activity. AC120900  Supervisory Assessment Checklist  AC120913  Assessment Checklist for Hillwalking (Terrain 1 Summer)  AC120914  Assessment Checklist for Hillwalking (Terrain 2 Summer)  AC120915  Assessment Checklist for Hillwalking (Terrain 1 Winter)  AC120916  Assessment Checklist for Hillwalking (Terrain 2 Winter)

Policy, Organisation and Rules for Mountaineering

The following activity rules are relevent to this activity. Rule 9.1  Activity Rules - Application  Rule 9.2  Preparations  Rule 9.3 Home Contact  Rule 9.4 Risk Assessment  Rule 9.5 Emergency Procedure  Rule 9.7 Adventurous Activities Permit Scheme  Rule 9.9 Use of Professional Centres and Instructors  Rule 9.26 Hill Walking and Off Road Cycling Permits  Rule 9.27 Hill Walking and Off Road Cycling - Safety  Rule 9.28 Terrain Zero Definition  Rule 9.29 Terrain One Definition  Rule 9.30 Terrain Two Definition  Rule 9.32 Party Size

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