Meaning of mountain leader | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A military operative who specializes in leading, or delivering training for, operations at high altitudes or very low temperatures.
2. Someone who leads groups on mountain climbs and hikes after having been trained and receiving a qualification.

Examples

“The rucksack of a summer mountain leader should contain adequate kit for not only himself, but a few extra essentials for group use.”

“Meanwhile, Robin took a first-aid course, so that he might help people in distress on the hills, qualified as a mountain leader and, in the spring of 1998, went on an expedition to the Himalayas.”

“Find someone who has a mountain leader award and ask what skills and knowledge the training gave them.”

“During the summer he does a variety of jobs, including mountain leader, countryside ranger and research associate for Edinburgh University.”

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