Hey,
I'm planning on doing the mountain leader training course in the next month or two. I'd be taking the food and board option. where available.
Plas y brenin has been suggested to me as the most respected place to do it... but I wonder if I would just be paying a premium for the confidence brought by their reputation. The training with food and accomodation is £570. I see other people offer the same for almost £200 less. I am aware that the comfort and practicalities may be less ideal with the cheaper ones.. but is it really worth £200?
Does it really matter who I do it with? I guess all trainers are accredited and trusted to provide the same info.
I don't want to travel any further than the lakes (I'm based in devon and somerset at the moment), so Scottish options are out for me.
All advice on this welcome.
Thanks
Tom