Once again we welcome Kevin Walker to the Festival. His workshops have proved very popular. This indoor workshop introduces the art of map interpretation which enables you to get an incredibly detailed picture of the ground using simple techniques. Once you have been introduced to this simple yet effective skill, you will never look at a map in the same way again!

In this indoor workshop Kevin Walker introduces the skills needed to navigate accurately in misty conditions, including compass work, and estimating time and distance. Bring a compass, if you have one, but there should be enough around to borrow one for the lesson.

A half-day practical skills workshop covering: route planning, equipment selection, personal preparation and what to do when things go wrong with your group. Please bring your usual hill gear, including a packed lunch.

Once again we welcome Kevin Walker to the Festival. His workshops have proved very popular. This indoor workshop introduces the art of map interpretation which enables you to get an incredibly detailed picture of the ground using simple techniques. Once you have been introduced to this simple yet effective skill, you will never look at a map in the same way again!

Pacerpoles: rated TGO magazine's Best Buy 2011 .... so come and find out why they out-performed the others! Join us in the morning and learn how to improve your posture, your general fitness, and your walking - to get the best out of yourself (whatever your fitness level). Pacerpoles provided, along with expert instruction - and a chance to get on the slopes in the afternoon.

In this indoor workshop Kevin Walker introduces the skills needed to navigate accurately in misty conditions, including compass work, and estimating time and distance. Bring a compass, if you have one, but there should be enough around to borrow one for the lesson.