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HML ASSESSMENT
February 12th/13th/14th: Congratulations to Tania Bown, Richard Allen and Sue Sharp who are now fully qualified Hill and Moorland Leaders! Expedition Skills Module next???
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THE SHAM VALLEY TREK IN LADAKH
March 1st – 16th, 2021: an easy trek through the Sham Valley of Ladakh with an interesting 15 day itinerary. Having previously trekked this route twice, I can highly recommend it as an off season trekking route. Further details are available by using the Contact Form from www.bigfootservices.co.uk An easy Read more…
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MOD: REC (L5) TRAVEL & EXPEDITION FIRST AID
February 10th/11th, 2020: MOD Corsham – 8 candidates completed this course to a very high standard: Feedback from P.A. – British Army: ” Many thanks for the fantastic course you provided us with this week – it was very useful and enjoyable! It was great to meet you and learn Read more…
MOUNTAIN TRAINING
BIGFOOT SERVICES – THE WEEK AHEAD!
Monday/Tuesday: REC (L5) Travel & Expedition First Aid for the MOD Wednesday/Thursday/Friday: HML Assessment Saturday: Trek Talk at the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Visitor Centre
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TREK TALK – EVEREST BASE CAMP (2019)
Saturday 15th February: An illustrated talk about a very recent trek to Everest Base Camp. All your questions answered if you’re planning a trip to Nepal. Venue: The Visitor Centre: Brecon Beacons National Park Authority near Libanus. Cost: Free of charge but a charitable donation would be appreciated. Bookings: admin@freedom-days.co.uk Read more…
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EUROPEAN RESCUSITATION COUNCIL NEWSLETTER: JANUARY 2020
Are AEDs safe to use for infants younger than 12 months? This is a question I’m often asked……..The following is from the ERC January 2020 Newsletter: Frequently in courses candidates ask if the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) is safe in infants less than one year of age. Authors Read more…
MOUNTAIN TRAINING
NNAS BRONZE + SILVER
Bigfoot Services Limited are no longer delivering NNAS Bronze and Silver Navigator Awards. From January 2020 we are only delivering Gold Navigator Award trainng and assessment courses and the NNAS Tutor Award. We are happy to recommend two partner organisations who are now delivering these courses in the Brecon Beacons Read more…
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RGS Off Site Safety Management
January 14th/15th: Congratulations to the 5 staff at Global Action who completed the course yesterday and who were a pleasure to work with. Introduction The Off-Site Safety Management course (OSSM) was designed in response to concerns about safety in off-site activities. It addresses the content of legislation in this area Read more…
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HML ACCOMMODATION IN THE BRECON BEACONS
During a recent course, several of us used accommodation at Rhiwiau which is just south of Llanfrynach with direct access onto the Cefn Cyff ridge. This accommodation is of a high standard but is quite cost effective and offers various options for sleeping arrangements. Bookings to Heather via Breconbeaconshillwalkersheaven.co.uk
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THE ROCK?
Found in a river in mid-Wales weighing 1.67kg, does anyone have any idea what this stone might be?