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:
MWIS Weekend - Mountain Skills and Weather
Plas y Brenin, Eryri, North Wales
Evening with MWIS in partnership with Climb Torridon
Gairloch, Wester Ross
Winter Mountaineering Day with Climb Torridon
Mountain weather and decision making for climbers and mountaineers
3-day Winter skills course with Climb Torridon
Winter mountain skills and weather awareness
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!
