Winter Mountain Leader Award

WML Training
The purpose of the WML scheme is to provide training and assessment in the skills and techniques
necessary to lead walking parties in the mountains of the UK under winter conditions. The scheme
excludes roped climbing on technical terrain.
The demands made on the leader in winter are much greater than summer therefore, the summer mountain leader award is a prerequisite qualification.

Having completed and passed the SML award and with the right winter hill walking experience the WML award is then accessed. You will need the minimum 20 quality winter hill days to qualify for registration of this award which is the first step prior to attending a training course.
Regardless of where you live within the UK you can only register for this award with Mountain Leader Training Scotland, however, you can register via Mountain Leader Training UK website click the tab
below for a direct link.
At point of booking with climbmts you will need your candidate registration number and your scheme registration date.
Please note when you register for the SML award you are not automatically registered for the WML scheme the WML scheme requires independent registration and can only be registered when you have your full SML award and the minimum of 20 winter hill walks.

The main key training topics are;
Snow and avalanches
Snow holes and emergency shelters
Ice axe and crampon skills
Security on steep ground
Cold weather injuries
Navigation
Winter weather
Expedition skills

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If you need further assistance please call our bookings team on 01887 822 699

WML Assessment
The training course alone is not a qualification, this award is competence based therefore an assessment phase is required to pass and attain certification / qualification of the Winter Mountain Leader Award.
At climbmts the assessment course will last 5 consecutive days. The scheme syllabus is located in your candidate logbook. The key assessment topics are as above. The WML award qualifies the leader to lead mountain walks anywhere within the UK in winter conditions.

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Course location
Aberfeldy, North Perthshire, Scotland. This stunning location has access to well over 30 Munros in the immediate area, our local village of Aberfeldy is surrounded by hills and forests and is well serviced with excellent amenities and
transport services. Aberfeldy is truly the adventure capital of Scotland.

If you need further assistance please call our bookings team on 01887 822 699