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CHMAS offers a range Mountain Training courses as shown below. On one of our courses you will have lots of fun, learn new skills and be taught by highly motivated hill walking and mountaineering instructors.

To start your adventure with CHMAS please click the relevant image below.

Hill Skills & Mountain Skills

CHMAS is pleased to offer the Mountain Training Hill Skills and Mountain Skills courses which are a lovely way of learning the key skills to go out and have an adventure under your own steam. More information about these skills courses can be found on our navigation skills page.

Lowland Leader Scheme

If you would like to lead groups in open countryside on way marked paths then this is the scheme for you. CHMAS is approved to provide training and assessment courses so please click on the image to find out more.

Camping Leader

The Camping Leader Scheme was launched by Mountain Training in March 2022 and relaces the Expedition Skills Module. It is completely standalone scheme and can be accessed by anyone who has an interest in supervising camping activities or for those who wish to extend the remit of their Lowland Leader Award or Hill & Moorland Award. The training is equally applicable to groups using commercial campsites and wild campsites, which makes it a great award for people involved with DofE Expeditions, Scout & Guide camps, and Ten Tors Training. CHMAS is excited to be running this award so please click on the image to find out more.

Hill & Moorland Leader Scheme

If you would like to lead groups on the high fells off way marked paths, then this is the scheme for you. CHMAS is approved to provide training and assessment courses so please click on the image to find out more.

Mountain Leader Scheme

If you would like to lead groups in mountainous terrain or remote locations then this is the scheme for you. CHMAS through our association with Mountain Training Cymru provider Paul Poole Mountaineering can provide an opportunity for you to participate in a Mountain Leader Training or Assessment course from their base in North Wales.