Build Real Mountain Skills - Move With Confidence
Structured, professional online courses for climbers and mountain users who want to develop genuine competence in the mountains.
Mountain Skills Online currently delivers focused programmes in Navigation, Trad Climbing, Scrambling, and Core Mountain Skills — giving you the technical foundations and decision-making skills needed to move safely and independently in complex terrain.
Each course is built in clear, progressive stages so you develop ability, judgement, and confidence step by step. Learn at your own pace, practise in the field, and upload your progress for personalised feedback from experienced professional coaches.
All lessons are filmed in real mountain environments using drone footage and detailed close-ups to clearly demonstrate movement, rope work, and safety systems.
With Sport Climbing and Winter Mountaineering courses coming soon, MSO is building a comprehensive mountain skills library designed to grow with you.
Learn the systems. Understand the decisions. Build lasting mountain confidence.
Full access to the MSO Library of courses and content
- Free 7 day trial
- Access to the full MSO Library of courses + Community
- Accelerate your skills development
- Get unlimited support and feedback from the MSO Coaches
- Become safer in the mountains
- Get inspiration
- Learn about equipment
- Interact with a growing community of MSO subscribers
- A whole year of learning for less than a day of coaching
Structured courses with exercises
Every skill is broken down into structured videos using drones, slow motion, close ups, clear explanations and practice exercises by highly experienced and qualified coaches
Full access with a subscription
Monthly and annual subscriptions with a 7 day trial giving you access to all of the Mountain Skills Online Courses. Pay in USD, GBP, AUD, CAD, NOK and EURO
Unlimited feedback from MSO Coaches
Unlimited feedback and support - upload videos, ask questions and join webinars and other live events. Be a part of the Mountain Skills Online Community.
Trad Climbing Course
This is the introduction lesson from our Trad Climbing Online Course
Scrambling Online Course
This is the course introduction from our Online Scrambling Course
Tom Harrington
“The trad climbing course has completely changed the way I approach climbing outdoors. The explanations are clear, progressive, and really break down the decision-making behind placing gear, building anchors, and staying safe on the crag. I’ve climbed indoors for years, but this gave me the confidence and knowledge to start leading trad routes outside.”
Sarah Mitchell
“I’d done some hill walking before, but scrambling always felt like a bit of a grey area between hiking and climbing. The scrambling course gave me the skills and confidence to move more safely through steeper terrain, with great advice on route choice, movement, and managing risk. It’s exactly the kind of practical knowledge I was looking for.”
James Walker
“The quality of Mountain Skills Online is outstanding. The filming, sound, and attention to detail make it feel like you’re learning alongside an experienced instructor in the mountains. The courses are incredibly well structured, easy to follow, and packed with useful information that you can come back to time and time again.”
MSO is supported by
DMM Climbing Equipment
Trusted by climbers worldwide, DMM designs and manufactures world-class climbing equipment in North Wales, supporting our Trad Climbing Course.
La Sportiva Mountain Footwear & Equipment
La Sportiva's commitment to mountain performance and exploration makes them the ideal partner for our Scrambling Course.
Rab Mountain Clothing & Equipment
