Calling all budding explorers!

Time is running out for budding explorers to sign up to Worcestershire County Council's Outdoor Education Service's winter mountain skills course taking place in the Scottish Western Highlands during February half-term.

Enrolment for the course, led by a team of outdoor education professionals, is closing on 3^rd February. The 4 day/5 night course will be tailored to suit the experience levels of the participants (and the weather!), but could include hill walking, mountaineering and easier grade winter climbing.

Previous courses have proved highly popular, as Head of Llanrug Outdoor Education Centre, Jon Elliot, explains, "Our Scottish winter course is an ideal opportunity for people who want to learn the skills necessary to safely enjoy general mountaineering in the snow covered British hills. Our aim is to build upon people's previous knowledge and experience so that they can gain in confidence and have their own adventures in the future.  It's ideal for the summer walker or scrambler who wants to get out in the white stuff!"   

Llanrug Outdoor Education Centre has been running similar courses for a number of years now and they've become a regular fixture in the calendars of some participants.

Previous attendee, David Lockyer, says, “The friendly competent Llanrug team encourage you to develop your skills and knowledge of general mountaineering by providing a course programme that is informative, practical and tailored to individual needs. The skills and knowledge that I gained from attending the course have provided me with the confidence and appetite to take up more challenging winter mountaineering. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in taking to the snow covered hills.”

The instructed activities course costs £390.00 per person including transport from Worcestershire, accommodation and food* and is open to anyone over the age of 18 with a moderate level of fitness.

Please call Llanrug directly on 01286 672136 or email lloecenquiries@worcestershire.gov.uk for more details and booking information. Further details can also be found by visiting www.worcestershire.gov.uk/outdoors

*High quality food will be provided, however some of the evenings will include eating in local hostelries. Course members will need to finance these additional meals themselves and this is reflected in the course cost.

Worcestershire County Council's three outdoor education centres: Upton Warren, Malvern Hills and Llanrug in North Wales, offer a huge range of activities for school and youth groups, individuals, families and organisations looking for team-building opportunities.