Mountain Training recently undertook a review of the Climbing Instructor schemes, with a particular focus on Leadership and Decision Making. We take a look at the main changes here that come into effect from January 2025.

Mountain Training have updated the definition for a QMD. We look at the changes and provide an assessors point of view on what we’re looking for when reviewing people’s logbooks.

Mountain Training recently undertook a review of the Mountain Leader scheme to ensure the award remains current. We take a look at the main changes here.

We take a look at the Mountain Leader award and what’s required at each stage of the scheme along your journey to becoming qualified.

A selection of recommended books for Mountain Leaders looking to increase their wider understanding of the mountain environment.

The Rock Climbing Instructor qualification is the new name for the old Single Pitch Award.

We look at the updates and changes to syllabus here.