MWIS Mountain Skills and Weather – Weekend in Wales
October 24, 2026 @ 9:00 am – October 25, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
2-day course in Eryri/Snowdonia combining an introduction to mountaineering and understanding the weather to plan your adventures.
This mountain skills course provides a practical introduction to travelling safely and confidently in the mountains, plus understanding to science behind the weather forecast.
Over two days we’ll look at how to plan a mountain journey, what to take and how to pack it, how to make the best of weather windows and how to make good decisions once we’re on the hill.
Navigation will be a key thread throughout the weekend, with plenty of hands‑on practice using the map to interpret more complex terrain. We’ll also explore simple scrambling movement, how to recognise and manage common mountain hazards, and what to do if something goes wrong.
We’ll study weather charts in the classroom so you can better understand varying weather patterns to help you plan ahead. Out on the hill, we will observe differences with altitude and look for clues from clouds to identify potentially changing conditions on the move.
The aim is to give you the skills and confidence to enjoy mountain days independently, whether in North Wales or further afield.
This course will be lead by a qualified mountaineering instructor and a MWIS meteorologist – it is ideal for anyone interested in exploring the mountains and wanting to build a solid foundation of practical skills.
The course runs from 9am til 5pm over both Saturday and Sunday, with optional social time for early arrivals on Friday evening, also on the Saturday evening at Plas y Brenin.
Course fee covers our teaching and outdoor activity time. Please contact Plas y Brenin directly if you wish to stay on site and if required please arrange food and drink directly with the centre.
