HILL WALKING
Chris Hughes Multi Activity Services (CHMAS) believe that hill walking is an activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities, and that with high quality guidance and instruction, everyone can enjoy the restorative powers of the mountains. For a very rewarding experience that will see you taking skills and memories back home with you have a chat with CHMAS to book your adventure. The activities / courses we offer are:-- Guided Walks
- Fundamentals of Navigation
- Mountain Skills
- National Navigation Award Scheme
GUIDED WALKS
If you are new to hill walking and want to be guided through some spectacularly stunning scenery, whilst picking up some essential skills on the way, then our guided walking course is for you. Skills covered will include basic map reading, clothing and equipment selection, weather and emergency procedures. Our instructors are also full of knowledge on the local flora and fauna, and can orientate you to how the region's history has influenced the landscape.Dates/Venues
Guided walks are arranged on demand to suit your personal ambitions.Equipment
You will need to provide your own personal walking kit but we will supply all safety equipment and maps and compass if required.Tariff
The cost of a typical day will depend on group size, which is split between the group members. If you wish to arrange an activity or for anyother information please contact us using our :-Contact Details
FUNDAMENTALS of NAVIGATION
Perhaps you've been hill walking for a while but would like to feel more confident in your navigation, especially in mist or low cloud. On this course, our instructors will show you how to navigate off the beaten path, increasing your route options and ability to stay located. This course is designed to explain the basic principles without confusing jargon, whilst taking in some scenery at the same time!Venues
For these courses we use venues in North Wales (Llangollen & Bala) and our own local Shropshire Hills.Equipment
Equipment You will need to provide your own personal walking kit but we will supply all safety equipment and maps and compass if required.Dates
Available all year round as a private booking or you can join one of our open courses as listed below.Tariff
For the cost of our open courses please contact us using our :-Contact Details
MOUNTAIN SKILLS
If you would like to come and walk some of the dramatic higher peaks of the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia National Parks then this course is for you. On this course you will learn about map and compass skills, reading the weather, emergency procedures, and planning and preparing for your treks.Venues
We use venues in South Wales and North Wales for these courses.Equipment
You will need to provide your own personal walking kit but we will supply all safety equipment and maps and compass.Dates
These courses are arranged on demand so please contact us to discuss your requirements.Tariff
For information on our tariffs please contact us using our :-Contact Details
NATIONAL NAVIGATION AWARD SCHEME
Walking in the mountain environment or through open country is simply magical and that's enough for some people. Others may prefer to have a bench mark standard to compare themselves with. If that's you then the National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) could be just what you are looking. There are three levels Bronze, Silver and Gold and we can currently offer Bronze / Silver training and assessment courses.Venues
For these courses we use venues in North Wales (Llangollen & Bala) and our own local Shropshire Hills.Equipment
You will need to provide your own personal walking kit but we will supply all safety equipment and maps and compass if required.Dates
These courses are available on demand so please contact us to discuss your requirements.Tariff
For information on our tariffs please contact us using our :-Contact DetailsContact Details
- Landline:01743 236916
- Mobile:07974 458969
- email:chris@chmas.co.uk.
- Post:Chris Hughes Multi Activity Services Ltd
10 Kenley Avenue
Heath Farm
Shrewsbury
SY1 3HA