Mountain Skills Community - At The Edge

What’s one skill you’d like to feel more confident with in the hills?

What first sparked your interest in hill walking or mountain skills?

Who this group is for

The Mountain Skills Community is for anyone interested in hill walking, navigation, and developing confidence in the UK hills and mountains.

It’s open to:

• Those new to mountain environments

• Walkers building skills and experience

• People considering training or guided days

• Past clients continuing their learning journey

You don’t need to be an expert — just curious, respectful, and keen to learn

Purpose of the group

• Share experiences from the hills

• Discuss skills, judgement, and confidence

• Learn from others at different stages

• Explore pathways to becoming more independent

This community is about learning and reflection, not ticking routes or chasing achievements.

Group Rules

• This group supports learning and discussion — it does not replace instruction, leadership, or judgement

• Advice shared here is general and non-specific

• No route-specific planning approval or safety validation

• Conditions, terrain, and risk are always the individual’s responsibility

• Be respectful of different experience levels and risk tolerance

• No advertising, commercial promotion, or spam

Instructor input may occur occasionally but is not guaranteed..