Mountain Skills Training

The Mountain Skills (MS) Series is divided into three blocks, MS1, MS2 and MS Assessment. It plays a specific role in the BOS Scheme of mountain training and assessment. It provides all the basic skills required to walk safely and competently in Ireland, when accompanied with people of similar ability.

Mountain Skills 2. The Mountain Skills (MS) Series is divided into three blocks, MS1, MS2 and MS Assessment. It plays a specific role in the BOS Scheme of mountain training and assessment. It provides all the basic skills required to walk safely and competently in Ireland, when accompanied with people of similar ability.

MS Assessment is held over two days, and comprises both written and practical evaluation, including a night navigation exercise. Assessment can again be arranged through individual providers.

If you are planning to do your Mountain Skills assessment or just wish to brush up on skills learnt on Mountain Skills 1 and 2 then this is the perfect one day refresher course for you.