WorkshopsWe are proud to show case our gorwing list of workshops over the course of the festival.
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Climbers Self Rescue Skills
29th August For climbers who want to develop their skills and want that peace of mind when climbing multipitch routes. Think of it as a bit like a first aid course! Learning the basic self rescue skills is invaluable to keep you and your partner safe! You will learn how to avoid problems in the first place, as well as tools that you can use in different scenarios to self rescue you and your partner off a route. Location: Hound Tor Duration: 10am - 4pm £125 
Moorland Navigation Refresher Day
2nd September The main learning outcomes will be reminding the participants how to take and walk on bearings, relating map features to what is seem on the ground understanding grid references, being able to relate map features to what we see on the ground and techniques to improve navigational strategies. Location: Merrivale Duration: 9am - 5pm £55 - Almost sold out - |
Introduction to Wild Camping
29th August Have you ever thought about spending a night out on Dartmoor but felt unsure where to start? Or wondered what it is like to sleep under the stars in wild terrain or wake up to a magnificent sunrise? Are you earning to seek new adventure or extend your hikes? Location: Princetown Duration: 10am - 4pm £45 
Mindful Photography Walk
2nd September The main learning outcomes will be reminding the participants how to take and walk on bearings, relating map features to what is seem on the ground understanding grid references, being able to relate map features to what we see on the ground and techniques to improve navigational strategies. Location: Merrivale Duration: 5pm - 9pm £20 |
Introduction to Moorland Navigation
29th August and 3rd September This relaxed half day session starts over tea or coffee in the Tin Pickle & Rhum. Craig will introduce participants to various maps, map features, compass components, and mapping apps. After this we’ll move outdoors and practice skills in the Haytor/Black Hill area. The main learning outcomes will be simple map reading, taking & walking on easy bearings and being able to relate some map features to what we see on the ground. Location: Haytor Duration: 10am - 1pm £40 |
