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Hill Walking / Navigation - Climb/Abseil - Canoe / Kayak - Sea Kayak

Mountain Biking - Bush Craft - Gorge Walk

 

Hill Walking / Navigation

Introduction to Navigation Status

Course Information: This course is structured to introduce you to navigational skills based around map and compass work. The following elements are covered during the day. Understanding maps, map to ground, measuring distance, basic compass work, emergency procedures, equipment, outdoor access code, route planning and more - More Info PDF

Dates: 26th May 2012

Age Group: Adult

Venue: Pentland Hills (exact meeting place)

Cost Per Person: £45

Times: 10am - 5pm

Ratio 1:6 (Min 4)

 

Introduction to Navigation Status

Course Information: This course is structured to introduce you to navigational skills based around map and compass work. The following elements are covered during the day. Understanding maps, map to ground, measuring distance, basic compass work, emergency procedures, equipment, outdoor access code, route planning and more - More Info PDF

 

Dates: 19th August 2012

Age Group: Adult

Venue: Pentland Hills (exact meeting place)

Cost Per Person: £45

Times: 10am - 5pm

Ratio 1:6 (Min 4)

 

Climbing & Abseiling

Rock Climbing & Abseil Status

Course Information: During the day you will be taught how to belay (control the ropes) safely and a range of climbing skills & climbing etiquette, as well as having a chance to do an abseil. This is all done in a fun, safe, manner allowing you to have an enjoyable experience.

 

Dates:

Age Group: 8-10yrs

Venue: North Berwick Law (exact meeting place)

Cost Per Person: £30

Times: 10am - 3pm

Ratio 1:9 (Min 4)

 

Rock Climbing & Abseil Status

Course Information: During the day you will be taught how to belay (control the ropes) safely and a range of climbing skills & climbing etiquette, as well as having a chance to do an abseil. This is all done in a fun, safe, manner allowing you to have an enjoyable experience.

 

Dates:

Age Group: 11-15yrs

Venue: Blackford Quarry (exact meeting place)

Cost Per Person: £30

Times: 10am - 3pm

Ratio 1:9 (Min 4)

 

Canoe/Kayak

Kayaking Status

Course Information: A fun kayak session where you will get a chance to learn paddling skills and play lots of games. You may even achieve a wee certificate!

 

Dates:

Age Group: 8-10yrs

Venue: Levenhall Links / Musselburgh (exact meeting place)

Cost Per Person: £35

Times: 10am - 3pm

Ratio 1:8 (Min 6)

 

Sea Kayak

Introduction to Sea Kayaking Status

Course Information: This course is structured to give you knowledge about journeying coastal waters. The following elements are covered during the day. Journeying, Packing & equipment, Launch sites, Sea state, Navigation, Planning & preparing for journeys, Paddling techniques, Coastal journey. It is important that you have previous kayak experience! - More Info PDF

Dates: 6th May 2012

Age Group: Adult

Venue: Dunbar (exact meeting place)

Cost Per Person: £75

Times: 10am - 4pm

Ratio 1:6 (Min 3)

 

Introduction to Sea Kayaking Status

Course Information: This course is structured to give you knowledge about journeying coastal waters. The following elements are covered during the day. Journeying, Packing & equipment, Launch sites, Sea state, Navigation, Planning & preparing for journeys, Paddling techniques, Coastal journey. It is important that you have previous kayak experience! - More Info PDF

Dates: 14th July 2012

Age Group: Adult

Venue: North Berwick (exact meeting place)

Cost Per Person: £75

Times: 10am - 4pm

Ratio 1:6 (Min 3)

 

Mountain Bike
Introduction to Mountain Biking Status

Course Information: The introduction to mountain bike skills course is structured to prepare you for confidently riding off road trails. The following elements are covered during the day. Bike set up and rider positioning, Brakes, gears and getting the most out of them, Choosing the right line, Climbing, Descending, Confident Cornering, Drops offs, Front wheel lifts, Trail side repair, Balance techniques to improve your riding. This course is suitable for those new to mountain biking, but have some trail experience, or those who have little mountain bike experience and are struggling to find confidence. Own Bike & Helmet Required! Bikes will be checked for road worthyness!

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Dates: 22nd April 2012

Age Group: Adult

Venue: Pentland Hills (exact meeting place)

Cost Per Person: £55

Times: 10am - 4pm

Ratio 1:6 (Min 3)

 

Introduction to Mountain Biking Status

Course Information: The introduction to mountain bike skills course is structured to prepare you for confidently riding off road trails. The following elements are covered during the day. Bike set up and rider positioning, Brakes, gears and getting the most out of them, Choosing the right line, Climbing, Descending, Confident Cornering, Drops offs, Front wheel lifts, Trail side repair, Balance techniques to improve your riding. This course is suitable for those new to mountain biking, but have some trail experience, or those who have little mountain bike experience and are struggling to find confidence. Own Bike & Helmet Required! Bikes will be checked for road worthyness! -

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Dates: 22nd July 2012

Age Group: Adult - Women Only

Venue: Pentland Hills (exact meeting place)

Cost Per Person: £55

Times: 10am - 4pm

Ratio 1:6 (Min 3)

 

Trail Cycle Status

Course Information: We will be investigating some of East Lothian's vast track & trail networks whilst learning a range of trail and mountain bike skills. Own Bike & Helmet Required! Bikes will be checked for road worthyness!

 

Dates:

Age Group: 11-15yrs

Venue: Pencaitland (exact meeting place)

Cost Per Person: £30

Times: 10am - 3pm

Ratio 1:8 (Min 4)

 

Bush Craft

Bush Craft Status

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Venue: Yellowcraig

Cost Per Person: £30

Times: 10am - 3pm

Ratio 1:8 (Min 4)

 

Gorge Walk

Gorge Walk Status

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Cost Per Person: £45

Times: 10am - 4pm

Ratio 1:8 (Min 4)

 

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