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:
Additional one-day and weekend events being planned...!
MWIS Winter Weather Skills Day
Braemar Mountain Festival half day classroom workshop
MWIS Wild Weekend in Wales, Plas y Brenin
Two-day classroom and outdoor course
£150 per person (Accommodation not included)
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!
