Hiking with your phone

Led by approved qualified training instructors, the course combines a focused indoor session with a practical day on the hills.

During the course, you will learn how to:

• Use the Hiiker App to locate your position and understand grid references

• Understand the difference between free and subscription-based apps

• Navigate using the HiiKER app, including offline mapping

• Identify key map features to better understand your surroundings

• Plan and follow your own routes with confidence

• Prepare for a safe day on the hills and respond to emergencies

This programme is for adults only, and both members and non-members of Mountaineering Ireland are welcome.

Members of Mountaineering Ireland can avail of a 50% discount on HiiKER Pro+, for the first year and 25% off all renewals in future go to: https://hiiker.app/mi to apply.

This event will be starting at 10Am in The Carrickdale Hotel followed by a hike in the surrounding Cooleys.

What gear do I need?

Mobile phone (fully charged) - battery bank if you have one and zip lock bag or cover for your phone in case of rain.

Hiking boots with woolly or synthetic socks (not cotton)

Comfortable clothing, e.g. leggings / tracksuit bottoms, breathable T-Shirt and fleece & an extra warm layer (try to avoid cotton)

Small backpack

Waterproof jacket and pants

Hat and gloves

An extra warm layer or two in your backpack

Water (minimum 1.5 litres), lunch and snacks

Sunscreen, personal medicine, inhaler, Epipen, etc.