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SKILLS

Working as a mountain professional

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05/03/2014

For Simon Ogunlana, becoming a Mountain Leader opened the door to a new world of work as a mountain professional. From his home in Warrington, he now takes groups to explore the hills and mountains throughout the UK.
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Interview with a Winter Mountain Leader

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29/01/2014

After growing up in the Fens (a famously flat, marshy area in eastern England), Lucy Wallace now works full time as a Mountain Leader, in summer and winter conditions, on the Isle of Arran. What inspired her to want to work in the mountains and what advice would she give to people thinking about doing their Winter Mountain Leader award?
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SKILLS

Winter Mountain Leader Award: everything you need to know

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28/01/2014

So you'd like to get paid to guide people up hills in winter conditions? Here's how to take the first steps on that career path.
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SKILLS

Everything you need to know about Mountain Training

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28/01/2014

Mountain Training is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, so we've teamed up with them to feature a series of articles and interviews bringing you the latest training news and uncovering the reality of mountain qualifications and careers.
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SKILLS

How to pass your Mountain Leader assessment…

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24/01/2014

For many people, becoming a Mountain Leader is the gateway to a whole new world of opportunities. Assessments aren't everyone’s favourite pastime, however, so here are some top tips from Mountain Training’s Mal Creasey to help you succeed.
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SKILLS

Summer Mountain Leader Award: everything you need to know

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20/01/2014

Thinking of doing your ML? Here's a quick round-up of the key things you need to know.
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SKILLS

Interview with a Summer Mountain Leader

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19/01/2014

Phil Watson’s mountain experience began, as it does with so many, with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Forty years later (and after a good stint in the Royal Marines) Phil became a Mountain Leader and currently shares his passion for hill walking with others, from his home in the south west. Find out more about his journey through the mountains and why his favourite bit of kit is a brown paper bag.
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YOUTH & EQUITY

Activity licensing reform 'as bad as it can be'

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29/03/2012

Hopes that a new voluntary scheme for making sure activity providers for children are up to the mark are dashed, as Wales opts to keep the existing scheme. Ed Douglas reports on the growing confusion.
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