Mountain Training

09/06/2026

Non-profit initiative Opening Up The Outdoors (OUTO) has issued an invitation to activists to apply to help lead an initiative that aims to make the outdoors more welcoming for people of colour (POC). The organisation has launched a recruitment drive for the 2026
cohort of UK OUTO Changemakers, open to those developing projects in the outdoor sector that focus on inclusion, access and social impact.

Previous Changemakers have done great things in this space 👏 and we're excited for the next cohort. Could it be you or someone you know?

04/06/2026

Mountaineering Scotland's An Teallach path restoration project has been completed two months ahead of schedule!

And as it's , kudos to the 33 Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland volunteers who contributed over 412 hours of work to support Cairngorm Wilderness Contracts over three years 👏 💪 ⛰️

£300,000 community-backed project secures one of Scotland’s most fragile upland routes for future generations - as organisations call for urgent national investment in mountain path restoration.

29/05/2026

New e‑learning area with four new and revised courses!

✔ Flexible, anytime learning
✔ Interactive, expert‑led content
✔ Supports course preparation and ongoing CPD

This includes major updates to our three Geology courses, which include a wealth of new learning and more interactive functionality, and a brand‑new FREE Effective Climate Action course written by climate educator and International Mountain Leader Jennifer Stretton.

Whether you’re preparing for training and assessment or developing your knowledge post‑qualification, our new e-learning area is designed to support your journey.

https://www.mountain-training.org/about/what-we-do/news/Mountain-Training-launches-new-e‑learning-area-with-4-new-courses

23/04/2026

Mountain Training is looking for a Customer Service and Operations Manager.
The Customer Service and Operations Manager leads a small and busy customer service team in our Siabod Cottage office, as well as providing operational support for the whole office.

This is a part-time role. 28 hours per week (4 days).

Application closing time and date: 9am, Wednesday 13th May, 2026.

For more information:

We're recruiting for a Customer Service and Operations Manager to join our team in Siabod Cottage

21/04/2026

Mountain Training will soon take the next step on our journey towards digital certification. From 6th May 2026, we will no longer send out paper certificates for our qualifications. Digital certificates for all qualifications will be accessed via the Training tab of your account.

Mountain Training will soon take the next step on its journey towards digital certification.

17/04/2026

Radiotherapy engineer and Girlguiding volunteer Danielle Watson tells us about about her journey to becoming a qualified Mountain Leader and how she coped with masking her Autism during training and assessment.

Read the full interview: https://www.mountain-training.org/qualifications/walking/mountain-leader/danielle-watson-mountain-leader/

16/04/2026

Great to see these Ramblers Scotland Community Champions qualifying as Lowland Leaders 👏

If you're interested in becoming a Lowland Leader check out our website: https://www.mountain-training.org/qualifications/walking/lowland-leader/

Qualified leaders! 💫

Huge congratulations to our Community Champions - Jumana, Polly and Nataliia - who have just become fully qualified Lowland Leaders.

It's been an incredible journey for the three women; from initially meeting us for entry-level walks and skills sessions, to now being qualified with Mountain Training Scotland to safely and professionally lead summer group walks in low-level countryside and woods.🌳 🗺️

Through Ramblers Scotland’s Community Champions programme, led by our staff member Angela James, they’ve been doing fantastic work to support refugees, asylum seekers and people from global majority backgrounds to overcome barriers to walking.

Getting their Lowland Leader qualifications is an incredible achievement, and a milestone that reflects their dedication, leadership and passion for inclusive walking.

Their Lowland Leader assessor Stuart, from Outlook Adventures Scotland, says: "It's fantastic to see the 3 of them pass! I know they had put a lot of preparation into it. Now they can learn, lead and inspire others in the great outdoors."

We know that they can't wait to share their skills by leading walks with others, including groups from the The Welcoming Edinburgh and many more.

Well done, Jumana, Polly and Nataliia!!

We’re also excited to welcome six new participants to this year’s Community Champions scheme, so watch this space. 👍🏽

The Ramblers

13/04/2026

It's been a successful year for Winter Mountain Leader course delivery in Scotland this year with over 185 candidates attending training and assessment courses. They all faced challenging weather conditions, high winds and avalanche problems throughout the season.

"Mountain Training Scotland would like to congratulate our new Winter Mountain Leaders - including three MTS bursary-supported candidates - on their success. We extend our thanks to all candidates, providers, and their staff for their enthusiasm, adaptability, and resilience in helping make this season a success."

Read the season report here:

Winter Mountain Leader course provision Winter 2025–26 news article

10/04/2026

What happens next? The Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill was passed after its final Stage 3 debate in December 2025 and became an Act of the Scottish Parliament on 11 February 2026. It means that all pupils in state and grant-aided schools in Scotland will have the chance to experience at least four nights and five days of residential outdoor education during their school career.

https://www.mountain-training.org/about/what-we-do/news/outdoor-residential-experience-now-a-legal-entitlement-for-pupils-in-scottish-schools/

Mountain Training Scotland

Outdoor Residential experience now a legal entitlement for pupils in Scottish schools news article.

30/03/2026

These are not mountains. ⁠
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These are close-up images of melanoma and sun-damaged skin, shaped by years of UV exposure in the very environments they resemble.⁠
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Sun exposure remains one of the most normalised and least challenged risks in outdoor activity.⁠
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☀️ Only 16% of outdoor organisations have a dedicated sun protection policy⁠
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☀️ Over two-thirds report sun or heat-related incidents, including sunburn and heat exhaustion⁠
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☀️ At altitude UV levels increase by approximately 10–12% for every 1,000m gained, while snow can reflect up to 80% of UV radiation, intensifying exposure to the face and eyes.⁠
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With support from the Melanoma Fund Sunguarding courses are being seeded across the outdoor sector through partnerships with Mountain Training⁠.
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Stay sunsafe in the mountains. Remember regularly apply SPF factor 50+, cover up and take even more care when in high altitude and on snow.⁠

Campaign by Klick Health, Melanoma Fund and Alex Takaki