ABOUT AMI
AMI is the representative Association for qualified Mountaineering Instructors. All of our Members are independent, and either run their own businesses or work for larger organisations. We list them here so you can find them easily and see what they have to offer.
Depending on the nature of the course or activity you should expect to pay upwards of £200 per day for the services of a Mountaineering Instructor. Remote areas, winter conditions, long routes and specialist experience are just some of the factors that may justify a higher daily rate.
Ratios vary greatly depending on the grade or nature of the terrain but an instructor/client ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 is typical for rock climbing, winter climbing and scrambling in mountainous environments. In some circumstances a higher ratio is possible, such as a larger group size at a lower and less remote venue. Maximum ratios for these days are determined by the instructor.
Select your instructor and contact them directly to make your enquiries.
Chris started Rock Climbing & Mountaineering aged 12yrs old. At 15yrs old hed climbed Mont Blanc and 16yrs old travelled to the Himalayas. These early experiences cemented his journey to make a profession out of Mountaineering. At the age of 18 he achieved the RCI award (SPSA) and the Summer ML award at the age of 20. Quickly moving on to achieve the MCI (MIA) award in 2000 at the age of 22 and the IML (EML) in 2004.He founded Rock & Sun in 2002 and lived in Spain for nearly 20 years guiding and instructing all over Europe and Africa.He is now based in Bristol and operates NG Mountaineering with his wife Lisa.Chris provides specialist training & instruction to individuals and groups looking to develop & fine tune their skills especially in navigation rope skills self rescue & winter skills.He is also a member of the Avon & Somerset Search and Rescue Team.
Im a keen climber and mountaineer. Ive been a qualified MCI since 2013 and I use the skills gained through this award on a daily basis in my work. The main reason I went down the MCI route was to give me variety in my work and also to be able to work with people as they progressed.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Several first ascents in both the UK and NZ. Many Winter and Summer routes in Skye, along with a few Sea cliff rock routes on the Hebridean islands of Mingulay and PabbayOrganised many personal climbing trips to the European Alps, building personal skills not relevantto the Scottish mountains such as glacier travel glacier rescue and high-altitude mountaineering.Travelled the world from Oct 2013-August 2014 backpacking and expeditions through Asia andAustralasia completing the �round the world� in June 2018.VOLUNTARY WORK HISTORY 04/2016 to 06/2018 Wakatipu Mountain Rescue Queenstown NZ Team Member Alpine Cliff RescueTeam member of a specialist helicopter rescue team utilising Helicopter External Transport Systems rescue (HETS) and on-ground raise/lower systems.08/2015 to 06/2018 Queenstown Climbing Club Queenstown NZ Youth Development OfficerDeveloping short and long term climbing programmes for local youths. Attended regular meetings discussing the development of rock climbing conservation access issues and climbing events in the Wakatipu area.
Mark Chadwick is a well respected and qualified Guide, Instructor and coach in the outdoor industry. His passion for the outdoors has taken him all over the world climbing and exploring. His base is in the Highland village of Aviemore, where he works for half of the year at the Scottish National Outdoor Centre Glenmore Lodge. The other half is devoted to running his business getting out guiding and enjoying the outdoors as much as possible His qualifications are internationally recognised and respected and with over fifteen years working in the outdoors his knowledge, understanding and ability to teach and coach is first rate. Mark holds the IFMGA / UIAGM International Mountain Guides qualification as well as the Mountain Instructor Certificate the highest international and national awards in the world and UK for mountain based activities. You will be in safe hands with Mark on the hill or on the water as he is certified as a Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician and an Advanced Swift Water Rescue Technician. He�s also a member of Glenmore Lodge Mountain Rescue Team and he has spent a number of years Ski Patrolling. Mark is happiest when he is out enjoying the mountains, sea or rivers either with clients or with friends. He carries a real passion for his work and this shows in his delivery. Clients are guaranteed a fun, educational and memorable time no matter what the course, even if we can't guarantee the weather!
Growing up on the West Coast of Wales gave me the freedom to take part in many outdoor activities. Attending a school that actively promoted the D of E Awards gave me the opportunity to learn so much more. Following A levels, I worked in different outdoor education environments and knew it was to be in that industry I would make my career in that industry. Being a trainee at Arete Outdoor Centre in Llanrug gave me my first real experience of climbing and mountaineering, and I became hooked! Following my SPA ML Paddle Sport Award and invaluable experience at Arete, I secured an activity instructor role at Ridgway Adventure in the North West Highlands of Scotland. This enabled me to develop climbing and mountaineering skills. Returning there for a second season in April 2019. September 2019 saw me leave the UK to take up a Glacier Guide role in Iceland. Working in the Skaftafell National Park was a fantastic opportunity to explore glaciers and ice caves. Having the awards makes me proud and has opened up a new world for me. I worked hard to get them, and I am prepared for the hard graft to achieve the next steps. My goals are to work towards my WML and MCI and become the best I can be.
Since completing my ML training in 1997 Ive been using the Mountain Training Awards to introduce and train others in the great outdoors. Holding these awards have led to work and travel that has taken me to all kinds of wild places around the world with all sorts of interesting people. I am currently based in North Wales where I am Head of Outdoor Education at St Davids College overseeing an incredible programme of adventurous expeditions and activities including some MT courses. Outside of work Im an active travelling climber and mountaineer - you can see what Im up to currently at my website blog: www.mountainlifestyle.co.uk
Founder of Summit Guides based in Snowdonia. Small group Climbing & Mountaineering Courses in the UK & Expeditions Worldwidewww.summitguides.com
I live in Aviemore and work for Glenmore Lodge as a Senior Instructor. In my role, I work on all our mountaineering skills courses and direct Summer and Winter ML, BWI, RCI, MCI and WMCI. I also lead our snow and avalanche education, creating course content and resources for staff and students. I am passionate about British mountaineering and love to inspire and nurture folk through their outdoor careers. Please feel free to contact me should you have any queries about bespoke training.
My name is Lou Tully and I am based in North Wales. I am a Mountain Leader course provider (Freedom Outdoors) and I regularly run training and assessment courses from my base at Capel Tanrallt (www.capeltanrallt.co.uk) and also out of Llanberis. I am always happy to chat through any questions that people might have. I also run navigation climbing and scrambling courses and bespoke days in the hills as well as on the coast.In winter I enjoy heading up to Scotland for some more reliable winter conditions. Please get in touch if you are interested in any winter related tuition or guiding- from winter walking skills to climbing.
Hilladventures, based in the centre of the highlands, offers personal and tailored adventures for anyone wishing to challenge themselves in Scotland's unique and varied landscape. Founding member Kristoffer Hill has 20 years of experience in the Scottish hills and a thirst for adventure. He has led expeditions in Europe and North and South America. Over the years, he has worked with a broad range of individuals and groups including school children, university parties, charity fundraising groups and keen individuals. He started Hilladventures to share his extensive knowledge of the beautiful highlands and to teach others how to make the most of the hills.
I grew up in care and through social services in an environment where the outdoors was not something that I think any of us knew about. However, I always had a passion for being outdoors, and as soon as I could, I left the care system and joined the Army. Since spending some time in the forces and leaving in 2012, I have always had a real love for the mountains. After spending some time away working overseas, I took a job at Jaguar LandRover, which lasted 8 hours after realising very quickly that I did not want to be stuck in an office environment where the culture, passion and ethics just did not fit in with me. It was 2 days before I left that job that I had booked on to a Hill and Mountain skills course and I guess really for me where it all kicked off after doing the course at the end I asked John cousins who were moderating the course How do I do what you lads are doing From that point forward I have been on an amazing journey 3 days after the course i moved to central Scotland where worked at Cotswolds outdoors spending 3 days in the shop and 3 days out on the mountains gaining my QMDS 12 months later I sat and passed my ML assessment. During that consolidation, I started to climb and meet some amazing people who were just as up for some big days as I was. As soon as I had done my ML assessment, I booked the MCI training. The course provided me with some great feedback, made me look at being in the mountains differently and enhanced my psyche for being in the mountains. Since then, I have been lucky to climb, walk and run all over the country and the Alps. I hope that in 2021 I will be able to sit my assessment and pass the MCI award
Passionately providing Technical Advice BMC FUNdamentals Workshops and all things climbing. Please get in touch to discuss how I can help.
Full time WMCI & IML holder. My mountaineering work is primarily through Scotch on the Rocks Guiding - sotrg.co.ukI also direct my own business - Trail Running Scotland - TrailRunningScotland.com
Andy has run manzoku Climbing & Mountaineering since 1997 and is dedicated to providing the best possible training for climbers climbing instructors hill walkers and walk leaders. Manzoku operates in four key areas: Training - Rock Climbing Instructor Climbing Wall Instructor Climbing Wall Development Instructor and Indoor Climbing Assistant training and assessment; tailored climbing skills courses for all climbers wishing to learn new techniques or brush up their skills prior to assessment or before a big trip. Hill & Mountain Skills training to safely enjoy the UKs mountains and training development and assessment for the Lowland Leader Award for future walk leaders.Coaching - 1:1 coaching for movement skills psychology of performance and anxiety control in climbing; Andy is a qualified Personal Fitness Trainer and brings these skills to developing personalised training plans to develop climbing strength and endurance. Guiding - If you want to head off the beaten track experience the joys of scrambling or savour one of the UKs classic rock routes in the company of a skilled instructor we can provide you with a memorable exciting and enjoyable experience.Consultancy - Technical Advice for all aspects of indoor and outdoor rock-climbing and hill walking in-house training and assessment programmes safety provision for film tv and media or just advice on a good place to climb and walk. Andy can draw on more than 35 years of climbing hill walking and outdoor industry experience.
My name is Louis I am originally from Clapham in London and now reside in Fort William Scotland working as a full time Mountaineering Instructor and Winter Mountain Leader. I have been obsessed with climbing in its various forms for just over a decade but since moving to Scotland have focussed almost solely on traditional climbing and mountaineering: although since qualifying I have a rediscovered love for outdoor bouldering and sport climbing! I started my vocation somewhat accidentally; partly because the act of continuously pursuing climbing is an incredibly fun physical and cerebral challenge but as a result of the incredible people found within the community. I was definitely a bit of a misfit through school and I found a refuge with the sanctuary of the climbing wall. Admittedly I was incredibly fortunate to have many people of influence in my life help me to channel this passion into what it is today; from my first steps trad climbing aged 13 on Stanage in the Peak to my time in the Vauxwall youth development squad to my first Scottish winter climbing adventures. There have been so many wonderfully supportive people along the way to enable those gateway experiences and mould my impression of what a passion for climbing can achieve. Its now a large part of why I enjoy my job so much - getting the opportunity to introduce new people to the sport! I do a small amount of work for myself trading under the name Kennedy Mountaineering. I offer guided climbing adventures and skills courses (further details on my website) but feel I specialise in guiding classic mountain and sea-cliff routes on my Scottish Rock Tours (guided climbing/ bouldering/ sport/ trad/ scrambling) and providing introductory skills courses for new outdoor climbers. The majority of my work is on a freelance basis working with a variety of clients. From schools and youth development programmes to guiding people on their holiday mountain adventures.
Specialising in Adventure Sports Coaching, I hold the MIC award and my BCU Level 5 Inland Kayak award. My main emphasis is on developing skilled performances from those I work with through individualised coaching. Contact me for more information.
Most of my life Ive been an engineer and product designer working to go climbing. I have done many alpine rock routes primarily in the Dolomites become involved with cascade ice climbing created an accommodation business in the Dolomites (Casa Alfredino) worked on climbing equipment designs (notably the WC Friend Edelrid Bulletproof HMS and a line of Skylotec equipment) and generally enjoyed being in the climbing mountaineering and skiing scene. Now I aim to pass on what Ive learned to the next generation helping people who have discovered climbing through bouldering walls get outside and fall in love with that too.
I first tried rock climbing when I was 11 years old. I had no idea that I would spend the rest of my life climbing. Things worked out well! Based in North Wales I spend most of my working time in the mountains climbing scrambling walking as well and kayaking and canoeing and working on national governing body awards. I spend most of my time off on adventures.
I am a freelance mountain instructor working out of Balquhidder.
www.jfclimbing.co.ukIm a current and up to date MCI.I am experienced in instructor training having worked for several years as a senior instructor at a large outdoor centre.I climb regularly in summer winter and alpine conditions and have climbed all over the UK and abroad.
I am a mountaineering instructor and international expedition leader based in the South West of England as a former British Army officer I am highly experienced and passionate about training and developing people and with this desire that I founded my company Mountain Addiction (mountain-addiction.co.uk). I am a holder of the Mountaineering Instructor Award and a full member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors I am also medically qualified as a Wilderness First Responder and a military Ski Touring Leader (Ski Leader 3).As well as mountaineering instruction and leading expeditions I am also highly experienced at delivering leadership coaching and team development facilitation to high level corporates middle management sports coaches and more. My varied background gives me the experience and expertise to develop peoples self confidence leadership and teamwork as well as technical skills for accessing the mountains and the outdoors in general.If you want to learn the skills you need to access the outdoors then please get in touch I would be delighted to help you.
I discovered the Great Outdoors in the mid-eighties and have been a passionate and active rock & winter mountaineer/climber ever since. With a career which started over 40 years ago as an illustrator in the creative industries I have combined both outdoor instruction and creative work for the last 30 years. This has led me to travel and work extensively in the British Mountains enjoying the Welsh Scottish and English Crags as well as climbing widely in the mountains of Europe and further afield to the Greater Ranges of the Himalaya (India & Nepal) Kenya Iceland and Jordon. During this time I have proceeded to gain professional Mountain Instructor qualifications obtaining these during the late 80s and 90s. Over the years I have worked & gained experience both with adults and young people working on a range of adventurous outdoor activities from leading expeditions through to climbing & mountaineering courses. I have worked mainly as a freelance instructor with a number of outdoor & local authority Centres as well as private clientele both involving summer and winter skills.
Freelance mountaineering instructor working throughout the UK but mostly in North Wales on navigation, scrambling, or climbing skills courses, event safety, winter courses, and mountain and adventure experiences. Courses I deliver: - Navigation - introduction and advanced - Introduction to rock climbing and guided experiences - Learn to lead, intro to trad climbing, intro to sport climbing - Mountain Training Mountain Skills, Hill Skills, Rock Skills Intro and Intermediate - Intro to Scrambling - Advanced scrambling/mountaineering - Winter skills and winter guided hill days - Mountain Leader training courses and refresher days - Military Summer Mountain Foundation and Rock Skills Foundation courses
I first got into climbing at an early age when my Uncle took me on forays to Baggy Point and Portland. Then after a few other encounters with great people on fantastic routes got heavily into it. I have climbed and mountaineered all over the world ever since. I have a passion for all areas of climbing from bouldering to altitude trekking and love the solitude and camaraderie of the Mountains.I am a provider for Mountain Training and run the Rock Climbing Instructor award (RCI) Climbing Wall Instructor award (CWI) Climbing Wall Development Instructor (CWDI) Rock Climbing Development Instructor (RCDI) Hill/Mountain skills (HMS) Lowland Leader (LoLA) Hill and Moorland Leader (HML) Mountain Leader courses (ML) and the Coaching Schemes (FdC and DC) I also work for the BMC and provide FUNdamental 1 to 3 courses. I also deliver MIAS courses and run level one and two Mountain Biking courses. I am also a keen surfer snowboarder and photographer. I run many courses for many activities and as well as my climbing work I offer Technical Advice for Climbing Surfing and Coasteering.
Outdoor Education Youth Worker Geography Teacher Head of Outdoor Education and now a Local Education Authority Outdoor Education Adviser. My awards have been gained during my career journey to support and enhance the work that Ive been doing.Ive derived so much pleasure and enjoyment from being outdoors myself and am forever thankful to those who introduced me back when I was a snotty nosed long haired schoolboy: Day hikes; canoeing at Symonds Yat; walking trips to the Brecon Beacons; Ten Tors on Dartmoor and a week on Skye when I should have been revising for A Levels. All these experiences and those who led them are the reason I became a teacher and ultimately started collecting outdoor qualifications.My qualifications have allowed me to introduce and pass on my skills and knowledge to others. There are few things better than sharing and passing on your passion for something to others. What goes around comes around!
Having gained my Mountain Leader Award in 2002 I have been actively working in the outdoors for many successive years. Whenever I feel skills fade starting to set in I move on to the next level of qualifications. I have thoroughly enjoyed the process of going through the qualifications then consolidating my skills both through working in Outdoor Education centers and leading overseas expeditions.
I have been involved in Climbing and Mountaineering from a very young age and have worked in the Outdoor Industry for over 20 years.As well as being a Climbing and Mountaineering Instructor i am a provider of BCA Cave and Vertical Leader Courses NCC Guide Award Courses and i am an TA for the RLSS and SLSA Wales. My Professional Experience is diverse with many years working in outdoor centres young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and students from an international background. I am currently Head of Atlantic Experience based at UWC Atlantic in South Wales.As well as my work at the college i am a provider of training NGB awards and technical expertise and advice to a range of organisations.I am passionate about providing high quality outdoor experiences and enabling others to be able to provide this.I have taken my passion to all corners of the globe having Kayaked on multi day expeditions in the West Coast of the USA Climbed extensively around Europe and also in the US and have combined both of those passions in my Caving Canyoning and Coasteering in many parts of the UK and Europe.
Pete is holder of the WMCI the highest UK instructional qualification an Honorary Life Member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors a member of theMIC.org as well as past President of the Mountaineering Council of Scotland. He is also an IRATE level 3 holder and co-Chair of the Route Setting Association.He has led mountaineering expeditions to the Indian and Nepalese Himalaya and was leader of an international expedition to Kashmir which made the first ascents of three previously unclimbed peaks. Notable Alpine ascents include the North Face of the Eiger and the North Face of the Matterhorn both in winter as well as a lot of eminently more sensible routes! A member of the Alpine Club and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society he is an SML WML RCI CWI and CWDI course director for Mountain Training Scotland. He is joint author of the globally successful The Mountain Skills Training Handbook author of five other books and enjoys leading groups to various corners of the world from deserts to mountains to rain forests.
I am an adept leader with various instructional developmental and teaching experiences. I am excellent at managing and facilitating learning in people and have a positive approach to life with a strong duty of care.
I have worked in outdoor education for over 20 years. I started life as a teacher in S Wales and preferred to be on the water boating then moved up to the lakes and into outdoor education and fell in love with the crags and fells! I started working on the mountain training scheme in the late 90s. I share the Head of Centre role at Ghyll Head Outdoor Centre on Windermere Cumbria. The centre has been open for 50 years and has an AALS license. I am a technical advisor for open canoeing and mountaineering.I have a real passion for mountaineering and ski touring in particular. Over the years I have travelled extensively to paddle climb and ski. These days I head to the Alps or Scotland for short bursts it fits better with family life! I hold the MIA and winter ML and a range of paddlesport qualifications I love working on the mountain training scheme and am happiest out on the fells :-)
My base is North Wales where I spend most of my time. I am a climber mountaineer and outdoor instructor who spends as much time as possible working and playing in the mountains.My approach is client centred I work with you to achieve your goals and ambitions. I hope that after your time working with me you feel empowered and have the knowledge to go tackle your own mountain adventures.I offer summer and winter guided walks summer and winter personal mountain skills courses summer rock climbing and year round navigation training. I also run guided hut to hut trekking in Europe. I am a full time outdoor instructor based in Bangor North Wales and. previously I worked in the Outdoor Education department of Gordonstoun School in Scotland and the Expedition department at Aiglon College in Switzerland where I specialised in delivering the outdoor education programme in the Junior School.
I am an active Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor and expedition leader.I have been working in the outdoor industry for the last 25 years.I hold the Mountain Training Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor qualification (WMCI). I work throughout the summer and winter and work across all mountain areas of the UK.As an expedition leader I have led more than 40 trips around the world with both young people and adults these trips have mainly been to the greater ranges in Asia and South America as well as trips to Africa and Northern Europe.I work full time with Jagged Globe in Sheffield as the Head of Operations.
Based in the Lake District but frequently working in Scotland and Wales. Im always trying to make the most of these wonderful places. Summer and Winter Walk guiding and skills tuition. MIA so ask about climbing or scrambling instruction.
I have been climbing and mountaineering all my life. I have also worked as a ballet dancer teacher and run my own Tae Kwon Do school. Variety is the spice of life! I have climbed extensively across the UK Europe and Asia and have taught a wide variety of clients in many different situations. I teach people not just skills.I have spent the last 6 years working as a teacher of Physical Education in China and India working in some very well regarded International Schools as a Head of department. I have climbed and taught outdoor skills in some wild and wonderful places and am looking forward to extending my skills back in the UK.I am available for UK and foreign expedition leadership UK guiding of climbing and mountaineering and teaching of outdoor skills and leadership for all age groups.
North Wales based instructor and expedition leader.Contact me for days out looking at skills ML refresher training walking scrambling climbing and more. cheers Sam
Im a lifelong outdoor instructor... started working for PGL in 1982 and still loving it!Currently I work part time for Plas y Brenin leading the majority of the activities that we do here.I also work part time as an inspector for AALA (the HSE outdoor centre safety inspectorate) and the ATSR (the military equivalent).Im interested in all aspects of mountaineering and cimbing but also am a Level 5 kayak coach ageing raft guide and Mountain Bike Leader/ Coach. This breadth of experience working in other areas of the outdoor world gives me access to knowledge that fits well with my qualification and experiences working in the mountains and on the crags of the UK and further afield.
As Mountain Training Scotland Executive Officer my role is to support and implement the Mountain Training Scotland strategic plan by creating yearly operational plans with support and in-put from the MTS Board strategic partners in Scotland MTS Members and Mountain Training partners. If you have a query regarding Mountain Training and/or Mountain Training Scotland please email via info@mountain-training.orgKey tasks and responsibilities associated with implementing the strategic plan include:Mountain Training Qualification and Personal Skills Schemes DevelopmentContribute to the reviews and development of all the Mountain Training qualification and personal skills training schemes working where appropriate with other staff within Mountain Training and take particular responsibility for the provision and development of the Winter Mountain Leader scheme. Course Providers and Quality ControlSupport all MTS providers review reports moderate all Mountain Training qualification and personal skills training courses provided by MTS providers and convene relevant workshops. Where appropriate make a similar contribution to MTUK�s quality control programmeCandidate supportProvide relevant support to MTS and MTUK candidates in particular to all candidates registering for the Winter Mountain Leader scheme. Work with other MT officers to support the development of the Mountain Training Association. Decision Making Make technical decisions and advise the MTS Chair board providers and candidates on all technical matters.Secretary to the Board of MTS Organise MTS�s meetings and support the MTS Chair and Board. Manage the office and financial affairs of MTS.Representation Represent Mountain Training as appropriate at external meetings and joint projects with organisations such as the Mountaineering Councils.
James Miller (more often called Jim) began his mountaineering as far back as he can remember. His parents always used to take him into the mountains and hills as a child where he would run off ahead and then wait for hours for them to catch up. His passion for the hills and mountains has therefore stemmed from the time he was able to appreciate being in them as a child and admiring the stunning landscape and views. He has climbed some very hard grades in the past but is more relaxed now and instead of wishing to constantly push his limits he seeks to providing training and assistance to others while climbing for the pure joy as opposed to any thrill. You are just as likely to see him cranking up an e4 as your would be seeing him climbing a VD with one of his friends introducing them to the sport for their first ever time. He holds many different Paddlesport biking mountain and snow sport qualifications making him a full all year round instructor and able to draw on knowledge from many different coaching angles.To Jim having the awards is about proving that he can do what he loves safely helping others achieve the same. He prefers that people judge him on his personal ability and manner once they get to know him as opposed to what a piece of paper says that he can do. As the piece of paper does not describe him but instead only that which he can do.His favourite climbing experiences would arguably be anything where he is touching the snow or the rock. But if he had to pick then possibly either moving together over three different e1 climbs totalling 1500m of ascent in a day or putting up a new 1800m climb in one day in Spain which he never put forward for a new ascent so as to limit any individuals doing the route if they are not able for it.
Freelance instructor based in North West main activities include Mountain Walking Climbing and Mountaineering. MCI ML and RCI with own insurance DBS first aid etc. Other instructor qualls include L3 Kayak Trail Cycle Leader Power Boat L2 and Safety Boat D of E assessor and Teaching Certificate. Available for all types of freelance work around the UK.
I am an avid climber mountain biker and skier with a devoted passion for teaching and coaching in both academic and outdoor fields. I transitioned from a full-time teaching career 4 years ago into the professional outdoor world after seeing first-hand the impact outdoor learning can have on students. The fundamental building block for all my professional practice either inside the classroom or on the hillside is the relationships I can foster with people from diverse backgrounds. Moreover I'm a fervent believer in expanding access to the outdoors for underrepresented communities through these relationships.I work out of Glasgow where I have easy access to both The Highlands and The Lakes which provide the majority of my freelance opportunities. I hold a range of awards in the outdoor profession which open up a broad spectrum of work which I thoroughly enjoy.
Link to DLOG files- https://mt.tahdah.me/logbook/files/72169 Young's Adventure Solutions was born out of a life long passion for climbing. In 2008, after 10 years of working in the outdoor industry, founder Eddy Young decided to take the leap and set up his own climbing and outdoor pursuits business.Since then the business has grown to become one of the most successful climbing provider on the South Coast. With an 100% safety record Eddy's extensive knowledge of climbing locations all over the world and his numerous qualifications and Awards. Young's Adventure Solutions continues to grow to offer the best quality climbing tuition in the area. My ValuesMy passion for climbing and the outdoors is reflected through our highly professional selection of courses and training available.As well as aiming to inspire others to discover their love of climbing and the outdoors we also encourage and educate those who attend our courses on the importance of respecting Mother Nature.We "don't just talk the talk", we use recycled paper wherever possible and buy our equipment and clothing from the most ethical providers. The ocean and land are precious to us which is why we are an active supporter of Surfers Against Sewage. We can regularly be found picking up rubbish from the coastline and also supporting the Dorset Bolt Fund.
Worked as a canoe trip exped leader in canada for 6 months. Received Advanced Wilderness First Aid. Trips were unsupported wild camping for 9 or 14 days.Worked in Iceland as a glacier guide also ran the ice climbing tours after further training received. Received susbstantial safety and rescue training. (12 months altogether)
Find some breathing space, escape everyday stress and feel the restorative effect of nature. Tap in to our knowledge of the mountains and benefit from the extra security of being with a qualified and experienced leader/instructor/guide. We believe that spending time in our beautiful mountains, immersed in nature, challenging yourself physically and mentally, is fundamentally good for us all. Let us help you restore some balance and give you some inspiration. Mike has run Abacus Mountain Guides in Fort William since 2000, providing world-class mountain adventures in walking, scrambling, rock climbing, mountaineering and ice climbing. We also deliver Summer Mountain Leader courses.
Hello! Im a Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor based on the edge of the Peak District. As such my work is varied and massively rewarding! I spend a fair bit of time working on the local Grit and Limestone helping people become better and more independent climbers. For 20 years I have been leading walks and running navigation courses not taking for granted the inspiring landscapes I call my office. I value being able to finish a days work in the Peak District and return to my family but enjoy getting around the UK from my central base. If I had to pick what I enjoy doing the most each year it would be guiding steep ice throughout Norway in the winter and working on the Cuillin Ridge in the Spring and Summer. I work as a Mountain Training Course Director for the Hill and Moorland Leader and Mountain Leader Qualifications and have been involved in the training and support of climbing instructors for various organisations. As such I offer staff training and technical advice to various high ropes courses and climbing walls supporting better provision for a range of client groups. I have a wide angle lensed view of our industry and have worked in technical industrial fields as well as recreational. I am an IRATA L2 technician and bring together knowledge from a range of applications to run an Abseil Events company alongside my Mountaineering Instruction. Im often found on the top of buildings and man made structures meeting the vision of demanding clients. I have been a Committee member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors for a number of terms representing and supporting fellow Mountaineering Instructors in co-opted and elected roles. I�m also a Cave Leader Paddlesport Coach and MTB leader. And I do enjoy a good road bike ride when I get a chance. But dont hold that against me...
I began climbing whilst at school in Bristol. I distinctly remember my first day in the Avon Gorge because the Council blew up Teatime Ledge! A year later Id bought a pair of EBs a harness & a rope & was already �instructing younger pupils. The school took regular trips to Eryri so I was also introduced to the mountains early on. My third walk was across Crib Goch: I dont think Id ever been so frightened but somehow I kept calm & continued. Its hardly surprising therefore that I decided to study at Bangor University but I spent my summers instructing climbing & canoeing in the USA. Instructing led me into teaching & I was lucky because Avon LEA paid for me to do my NGB awards in climbing hill-walking & canoeing. Theyd be glad to know that their investment paid off as I continued to do this throughout 30 years of teaching whether it was preparing pupils for the infamous Ten Tors paddling the Avon & Wye abseiling down the Sea Walls or completing DoEA expeditions in Eryri & The Lake District. I pursued the MCI to take my son multi-pitch climbing safely & didnt foresee the doors it would subsequently open. When I looked for a way to escape teaching a new path presented itself as I was offered work training prospective MLs & RCIs. I really enjoy this work as I get to meet so many enthusiastic people who want to share their love of the mountains & after 40 years in the hills I have a wealth of experience to draw on to answer their questions. Being able to take folk to the more secluded areas of Eryri than they might be familiar with is also gratifying.Climbing & hill-walking teaching & instructing have been inextricably entwined in my life for over 40 years. They have taken me all over the world & made me many lifelong friends. I still bump into ex-pupils & their huge smiles tell me that my career choice was a good one for in many cases it has changed lives for the better forever. But then I knew that because its my story too.
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Mountaineering and Climbing Instructors are qualified to instruct mountaineering in non-winter conditions including all aspects of rock climbing, both single and multi-pitch, plus hill walking and scrambling.
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The WMCI is the highest MTUKI award and Members must first hold the MCI. Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructors are qualified to instruct and guide in all aspects of winter climbing and mountaineering activities along with winter hill walking.
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