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MWIS Weather Skills Courses

MWIS WEATHER SKILLS COURSES

Have you ever wondered how the weather works? Why is the weather different in the mountains? Are you looking to enhance your weather knowledge to complete a Mountain Leader award? If you answered yes to any of these, then come and join us learning all about mountain weather with our expert meteorologists!

Next available events:

Saturday 30th November 2024

MWIS Winter Weather Skills - Peak District

Classroom course - £50 per person



Saturday 15th February 2025

MWIS Winter Weather Skills Day

Fort William Mountain Festival Explore Event

One-day classroom and outdoor course - £75 per person



Saturday 8th March 2025

MWIS Winter Weather Skills Day

Braemar Mountain Festival half day classroom workshop

Coming soon


Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April 2025

MWIS Wild Weekend in Wales, Plas y Brenin

Two-day classroom and outdoor course

£150 per person (Accommodation not included)



Bookings available via Eventbrite. Please contact us if you have specific requirements. Limited numbers of discounted student / under 18 places available.


Summary

Our events teach weather skills aimed at all levels of knowledge, all designed to help you become more confident in your adventure planning.

A mix of powerpoint teaching tutorials, group discussion, the chance to pose your difficult weather questions to our experts, plus you have a go at making a mountain forecast from synoptic charts!

Our weekend events are split 50/50 indoor and outdoor, with extra learning out on the hills and taking weather observations. 

Effect of the events on you?

To broaden your knowledge of weather in the mountains; to equip you with skills for reading synoptic charts; understanding how forecasts are made; how to plan better and stay safe in the mountains.

Learning level?

From the basics of weather, to the subtle complexities of forecasting, right up to a glimpse of the most technical aspects of an operational meteorologist.

Chance of having a great time?

Almost certain!