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This is a major reference book for every walker as well as for those who wish to lead groups in the British hills. It's functional design with easy reference colour coded pages, striking illustrations that complement the text and accurate mapping make this book an indispensable guide to the skills required for summer hill walking. The publisher (Mountain Leader Training) has been at the forefront in the development of walker's skills for forty years. This book is the first of a series of manuals for walkers and climbers and has been produced by collaboration between the authors at the Mountain Training Trust's centre, Plas y Brenin, and experts within Mountain Leader Training.
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The Mountain Training Trust is committed to the development of training and resources for the mountain leaders operating in Britain. Steve Long (Editor) is a Mountain Instructor and British Mountain Guide.
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149 of 154 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
At last a replacement to Eric Langmuir's "Mountain Leadership. Any one who uses the mountains in the UK or leads groups in the mountains needs to have read this book. It tailors very neatly with the Mountain Leaders Award syllabus, making it vital to any one doing there Mountain Leaders Award, BELA or WGA.
It does not assume you’re a mountaineering guru nor is it to basic and patronising.
All mountain users should be equipped with the knowledge to minimise perceived and real risk as well as deal with the resulting problems of travelling in a mountainous environment, and this book contains all the basic information you will need. It is easily and clearly explained in simpler format than previous books and the navigation rivals Peter Cliffes “Mountain Navigation”, for its ease of understanding.
If you use the UK mountains; use this book.
40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is just the book to have if you are into hillwalking in the UK hills. The good old Langmuir book was just a little too long winded and complex and never managed to get anything out of.
However the Mountain Leader book or the green book has been my bible when preparing for my Mountain Leader. Whenever I forgot something from my training I just pulled this book out from my shelf and looked it up.
I advise anyone interested in hillwalking to consider buying the Mountain Leader Handbook.
However the Mountain Leader book or the green book has been my bible when preparing for my Mountain Leader. Whenever I forgot something from my training I just pulled this book out from my shelf and looked it up.
I advise anyone interested in hillwalking to consider buying the Mountain Leader Handbook.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A fantastic book we were recommended to purchase as part of our Outdoor Education degree. This book has all you could possible need to know before setting out into the hills around the UK. Covering all the topics needed for Mountain Leader and Walking Group Leader Schemes, it's essential reading but still easy to read. Colour pictures and photographs compliment the text well.
A useful 'bible for the outdoors' even if you're not working towards certification. If you enjoy roaming the hills this will teach you proper methods of navigation, survival, wild camping, protecting the environment, trip planning and incident handling.
There is another long standing classic book on the market called 'Mountaincraft and Leadership' by Eric Langmuir. This is a much more in-depth book on the same topics. Also a brilliant and highly recommended read but slightly harder going. If you were only going to buy one book on the subject then this book ('Hillwalking: The official handbook of the mountain leader and walking leader scheme's' by Steve Long)would be the one to buy. If you have the money though both books are very useful. I take my Steve Long book with me on trips and have the Eric Langmuir book on the shelf if i need to know a little more on a subject.
In conclusion, buy it! The price on Amazon was the best i found online and enjoy many safe journeys around our wonderful, awe-inspiring mountains.
A useful 'bible for the outdoors' even if you're not working towards certification. If you enjoy roaming the hills this will teach you proper methods of navigation, survival, wild camping, protecting the environment, trip planning and incident handling.
There is another long standing classic book on the market called 'Mountaincraft and Leadership' by Eric Langmuir. This is a much more in-depth book on the same topics. Also a brilliant and highly recommended read but slightly harder going. If you were only going to buy one book on the subject then this book ('Hillwalking: The official handbook of the mountain leader and walking leader scheme's' by Steve Long)would be the one to buy. If you have the money though both books are very useful. I take my Steve Long book with me on trips and have the Eric Langmuir book on the shelf if i need to know a little more on a subject.
In conclusion, buy it! The price on Amazon was the best i found online and enjoy many safe journeys around our wonderful, awe-inspiring mountains.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Another awesome edition
As with the SPA official handbook this book is a must even for the experienced outdoor enthusiast as all of us could do with a refresh from time to time and having it also inspires... Read more
Published 29 days ago by WebbyBoi
Good directions
A fine piece of work this. Gives good information and gives it clearly. I'm not intending to be a mountain leader but I do like to walk in the high places of the UK, sometimes... Read more
Published 3 months ago by para1559
Does exactly what it says on the tin
As the title says: `It does exactly what it says on the tin.'
This book is an obvious progression from any general book about hiking and the like. Read more
This book is an obvious progression from any general book about hiking and the like. Read more
Published 10 months ago by The Lost Clansman
A must read for mountain leader trainees
Goes through everything you'll need to know for WGL or ML plus a bit more. Can't fault the book or the author, and a very good point of reference if you forget something you used... Read more
Published 13 months ago by mjstyles
All in one place
What I like about this book is that it covers every aspect of hill walking: the kit, the skills and the dangers. Read more
Published 14 months ago by P. M. Sweet
hillwalking
this book is an extremely useful tool for increasing your knowledge on hillwalking. It also has sections on what to look for when buying new kit and gives the pros and cons for... Read more
Published 16 months ago by bob outdoor ed
Exactly what I needed... plus a little bit more
I used to walk a lot in the hills as part of group (where I could usually rely on someone else to lead the party!)... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Fizzypopman
Book of Reference
Simply put this book provides a no nonsense, well structure look at the fundimentals for safe and successful Hill walking. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Positive Venture
Good Book - Used by MLT Trg Organisations
A very clear reference book, used by the company where I recently carried out my MLT training (mid 2010). Has all the essentials in it. Recommended.
Published 18 months ago by Waldo
Hill Walking
Being and avid hillwalker i think this book is fantastic, it really explains things in a clear cut fashion. Read more
Published 19 months ago by WWedinburgh
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