The Irish Mountain environment is a place of immense beauty, breathtaking contrasts and a place free of the pressures of the modern world. A place where new and unique perspectives are created with each passing hour and season. From the Granite Tors of The Mournes in Autumn to the hanging valleys of the Wicklow Mountains in Winter, Hike and Climb will guide you towards a new experience, hiking in Ireland in all seasons and in all weather. Join us on our Guided Wicklow Hikes into some of the most memorable and beautiful landscapes in the World.
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Guided Night Hikes are a unique way of exploring the hills of Ireland without the concern of navigation. Being in the hills at night changes perception, awareness of space, heightened the senses and truly opens one up to a new and exciting experiences. Walking under clear star filled skies, full moon, enveloped in cloud or battling wind, these are the experiences that will stay with you.
Our guided night hikes exclusively run in the Wicklow Mountains.
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The Map and Compass Day Course is ideal for beginners who wish to learn the basics of using a map and compass in the hills. Before the course starts, the clients receive a multimedia home presentation or PDF to maximize learning during the day on the hills. During the day we will cover the use of the compass, map, taking a bearing and following a bearing. The course can run from a variety of locations in Wicklow or the Mournes depending on requirements.
Price €60 p/person
Maximum of 6 people per course
Mountain Skills 1 is the foundation course that underpins a progression through the Mountaineering Ireland hill walking awards scheme. This two day course consisting of an enjoyable presentation and learning opportunity situated indoors, followed by further learning and consolidation outdoors for the remaining two days.
Mountain Skills 1 explores in detail, map reading, compass use, route planning, feature recognition, contour interpretation, calculating distance and timing, mountain hazards and personal equipment. All subjects are covered in an enjoyable and fun learning environment.
Hike and Climb runs Mountain Skills 1 in Wicklow and The Mournes Mountains.
Price €120 per person
Group discounts available to climbs – info@hikeandclimb.ie
Mountain Skills 2 is a two day course that builds and consolidates upon the foundation course Mountain Skills 1. The course consists of a presentation and enjoyable learning opportunity situated indoors, followed by day into night navigation. Day two consists of further navigation in the hills and an introduction to movement and navigation on steep ground.
Mountain Skills 2 introduces a new range of navigational techniques to assist in difficult conditions, including building confidence during night navigation, assessing risk on steep ground, emergency best practice on the hill, recognizing and dealing with hypothermia and procedures for contacting Mountain Rescue Services.
Hike and Climb runs Mountain Skills 2 in Wicklow and The Mournes Mountains.
Price €120 per person
Group/Club discounts available – info@hikeandclimb.ie
Mountain Skills Refresher is a one day course that is tailored to a clients specific requirements. This day course is ideal for those who want to take the Mountain Skills Assessment but want to brush up on skills. Fine tuning night navigation, movement on steep ground and risk assessment, brushing up on navigation techniques or just want to prep generally before the assessment?
Hike and Climb run Mountain Skills Refresher in Wicklow and The Mournes Mountains.
Price €60 per person.
Group/Club discounts available – info@hikeandclimb.ie
