Due to the Foot and Mouth crisis, the National Mountain Centre has had to re-structure its course programme. As part of that re-organisation they are running two Adventure Racing Skills Training Weeks. The courses are designed to help experienced athletes and triathletes develop the additional skills and experience they need to make the transition to adventure racing.

These skills covered on the course include: kayaking and open boat paddling, abseiling and essential ropework skills, day and night navigation by map and compass, the basics of mountain first aid, emergency procedures and the principles and practice of lightweight camping. The 5-day course is running at the 'break-even cost of £250 which includes full board, all instruction and technical equipment usage.