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.
Climbing is a passion and being able to teach my passion to others is without doubt the best job in the world. Climbing is a way of life to be embraced and every minute of it; whether high on an alpine mountain or pumped on a sports route; should be enjoyed and savoured. If not climbing then what else is there?I started climbing at age 16 on an Army Cadet trip to South Wales. I have never looked back. My rock shoes have sought out grip on routes all over the world; my favourite place to climb being the rock climbing mecca of Red Rocks Nevada. Sports climbing is clearly fun but climbing high above your last piece of decent pro is definitely the way ahead. :)
I am a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor based in the Lake District England. I own and run Lakes Adventure which specialises in climbing experiences and courses.
At University I loved to study and I ended up with a BSc & PostGradCert - this took me to teaching for 14 years. I do love teaching but I was never fulfilled until I discovered that I could teach climbing and mountaineering as a career. My proudest achievements therefore were gaining my Summer (MIA/MCI) and Winter (MIC/WMCI) Climbing and Mountaineering Instructional Awards. I am now in my happy place when I am teaching or guiding people to climb or mountaineer safely for themselves. I have the dream job - theres nothing better than to share my passion and experience with other people to help them discover and build on theirs.
Working for Teesside University I use my awards regularly with the Students and staff delivering skills sessions and leading groups on and in a variety of seasons and terrains. The autonomy I have with the MIA and WML is fantastic and I am able to develop the students skills to levels where I am happy that they know what they should do... :)Best of all is the fact that I work outdoors for a reasonable time each week so my sanity doesnt get destroyed by the office!Always ready for the next adventure...
I began working in the outdoor industry in 2005 as a volunteer Instructor for Greenhill YMCA before going on to do a year as a trainee instructor in Tollymore National Outdoor Centre. After my time in Tollymore I went on to work as a freelance outdoor instructor working for a variety of providers throughout the UK and Ireland.During this time I worked my way through the mountain training awards eventually attaining the WMIC in 2014. This award allows me to work throughout the UK and Ireland in both summer and winter instructing all aspects of climbing and mountaineering.In 2014 I established Jonny Parr Climbing and now split my time between running summer climbing and mountaineering in Northern Ireland with occasional trips to Skye and winter climbing and mountaineering trips throughout the Scottish Highlands.
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.
Active WMCI and IML Currently Chief Instructor and Operations and Safety manager YMCA National Centre Lakeside and Freelance Mountaineering Instructor and Technical Advisor. Team member Duddon and Furness MRT Operations Director Mountain Rescue England and Wales. ML RCI and CWI provider and Board member MTE and member of the BMC legal Expert Witness register.
I started working in the Outdoor sector in 2006 with little experience and through work and friends I quickly developed a passion for all things in the Outdoors.Working my way up through the SPA ML CWLA and Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (formally MIA) Award schemes. I now actively use my Awards for an Activity Centre company providing Technical advice and Staff training and Development. I provide climbing and Naviagtion courses in Rossendale and West Yorkshire and also work as a freelance MCI instructor in the Peaks Dales Lakes Snowdonia and occasionally Scotland when I can.Its not all about work though I try to get out as often as possible personally and love getting out there pushing myself having adventures and just having fun in the outdoors.
Hi I have been working as a activities instructor for 7 years now and specifically work as a climbing instructor and hill walking. I am very enthusiastic for climbing and am very keen to get people out climbing whether it is a group of friends looking for something different to do an Individual looking to gain experience or a Family looking to challenge themselves. I work on a very casual basis and usually will take a day as it comes depending on the group if there is anything specific you want to work towards or look to gaining I can alter a day to suite your needs.As an individual my self I am a very keen climber particularly traditional climbing but I also attempt to venture to Scotland for some winter climbing or the Alps for some bigger mountains.If you have any questions about days out or want to get a quote please contact me on the available contact details.
Passionate about the outdoor adventure activities environment. Based in North Derbyshire . Retired Armed Forces - previously Chief Instructor Joint Services Mountain Training and Army Cadets Adventure Training. Delivered adventurous training throughout the UK and Europe. In addition to being WMCI and IML I also hold British Canoeing level 5 Coach WW plus Level 3 Coach Canoe and BASI 2 Nordic. I have 40 years experience in delivering adventurous activities. Been on amazing expeditions with great teams summating Mt McKinley (Denali Alaska) Aconcagua (Argentina) Island Peak (Nepal) Mt Kenya and Lakpa Ri (Tibet). Regularly run expeditions in Norway (Ice Climbing and Nordic Skiing) Canada (Rock Climbing Ice Climbing and Off Piste Ski Tours). Delivered awesome experiences in Europe (Skiing Rock Climbing Mountaineering WW Kayaking). I am a Provider for Mountain Training and British Canoeing qualifications. More importantly I love to share my skills knowledge and experience to help people to achieve their aspirations and develop their own potential.
I grew up in Stoke on Trent where I was always in and around the Western Peak District before moving to North Wales to train to be a teacher. I have been involved in outdoor learning for a number of years with climbing and mountaineering being a significant focus in my professional and personal life. I moved back closer to the Peak in 2021 and now work as a course manager in an FE college delivering Adventure Sports BTEC programmes. Rock climbing and mountaineering have taken me all around the world to some incredible places and this inspires me the most as a climber and an instructor. From a teaching point of view I love helping others and being a part of their learning journey to build skills and knowledge to empower them to have their own adventures in the mountains is always a pleasure. I'm particularly fond of gritstone climbing but dont profess to be any good at it! Running and walking in the Peak or North Wales is what I tend to get up to most but nothing beats big adventurous trad routes something I think we all need more of in our lives!! </p>
I Hold RCI and I am MCI. I love living here in North Wales for the climbing fell-running and the amazing outdoor community. Before working as an outdoor instructor I used to work in the Environmental Sector for the pharmaceutical industry and oil and gas. Im happiest outside and helping others to reach their aspirations.I am currently working with mental health and well-being groups and disadvantaged groups to share the amazing capacity of nature and activity to de-stress and take a break from our internal strife. And in the process develop independence to continue enjoying these spaces and activities into the future.
I am a qualified teacher QTS plus three years Mountaineering and Rock climbing instructor Coasteering Guide Glacier Guide. I have a vast background in walking in all weather in the UK since I was nine years old. I have been walking and climbing all over the UK and further afield. This has been in a vast range of conditions from heavy snow to sunny days. I have trekked in the States New Zealand and the UK. I have worked as a Glacier Guide (Franz Josef) in New Zealand Coasteering and Rock climbing Guide in Dorset and Mountain Leader across all of the UK National Parks. I have done a lot of Duke of Edinburgh and group work with both children and adults. I have dealt with clients in all sorts of situations from sunny days exploring to rescues of other group members. I have completed advanced rope training in terms of winching helicopter loading and casualty extraction both on glaciers and sea cliff rescue with the RNLI. Have been traditional climbing all over the UK and New Zealand since 2006 and have climbed mods to E3 onsight and seconded to E5. I enjoy all aspects of traditional climbing from Sea Cliffs to Gritstone outcrops and to Mountain crags. I have climbed a great deal of very committing routes particularly at Swanage in Dorset where I have climbed nearly everything to E2 including some terrifying loose routes that required a great amount of skill to get up. I think that my belaying rope work gear placing and general problem solving are to a high standard on the crag. I have done extensive amounts of winter climbing/walking and scrambling in very wet cold conditions.
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 have a great love of the Scottish outdoors and am enthusiastic about teaching and introducing others to climbing and walking in the highlands and islands of Scotland. I believe a day on the hills (as the saying goes...) is "about the journey, not the destination" and want to provide my clients with an experience of Scotland and the outdoors that will be enjoyable and inspirational.
Ex RAF Helicopter Aircrew - 17 yearsChinook Force & as a SAR Winchman / WinchOp Instructor.LLMRT Team Member
Im a Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor qualification based in Fort William and help introduce people to the skills of walking mountaineering and climbing in summer or winter in the UK. As an IML I have also been assessed in my ability to look after walking groups overseas in areas not requiring the skills of Alpinism. I love teaching climbing and mountaineering and helping people become more independent on the crags and mountains. When not doing that i climb myself often with my family.Im actively involved Training Assessing and Mentoring future generations of Mountaineering Instructors and provide Mountain Training climbing qualifications through my own business. I give expert advice on management instruction and procedures for climbing walls and work for Mountain Training Scotland providing CPD for other trainers and assessors. Im fascinated by climbing movement and how we can help people develop it.I love exploratory mountaineering and Ive led expeditions for both adults and youth groups from Antarctica to Greenland and Bolivia to Tanzania and personal trips to places like Afghanistan and Mongolia with over 30 expeditions and 15 first ascents.Despite all this MY FIRST LOVE IS STILL HELPING PEOPLE BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT IN GOING TO THE CRAGS AND MOUNTAINS.If you fancy some time with me I can offer:INSTRUCTION- introducing or improving mountaineering or climbing skills summer or winter in ScotlandGUIDING- climbing or mountaineering on classic routes or hidden gems summer or winter in ScotlandNATIONAL GOVERNING BODY AWARDS- CWI CWDI RCI RCDI FC DC and FUNdas 1-3TECHNICAL ADVICE and STAFF TRAINING- I can offer expert advice on systems and staff training for mountain related activities and climbing walls.I prefer red wine or gin to whisky have a couple of strong black coffees a day and enjoy cooking for the family to wind down.It costs nothing to ask a question so if you want to know more then drop me a line.Al
I have worked in the outdoors since 1985. I have had the privilege of instructing in numerous countries. I ran an outdoor company in Morocco for 20 years and then in France for 6 years. More recently I have been running an adventure therapy programme for displaced young people in the Kurdish Region of Iraq.I am now based in South Wales where I do freelance instructing and I continue to make regular journeys to Iraq and other countries to develop outdoor activities in these places.Having the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Award has helped me to branch out into areas of work that more fully explore peoples potential. I love seeing people achieve far more than they thought possible and being an MCI gives me the professional background to discover and unlock hidden potential and talents.Developing the adventure therapy programme in Kurdistan has been a real challenge. I have drawn upon years of experience in different contexts - both in the outdoors and in the humanitarian sector. It is probably the most exciting thing I have been involved in.
I have been visiting the Lake District since a boy and worked there since moving to the Windermere area in 2008 giving me a good knowledge of the fells and crags.I can offer mountain walks fell runs scrambles and climbing in any area of the Lake District.I have also worked in Snowden around the Fort William / Ben Nevis area and have climbed throughout the Peak District.I am an active mountaineer and climber recent trips taking me to Greenland Peru America and Thailand. I have also worked in Africa Central America and SE Asia.
Outdoor Qualifications: Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, Cave Instructors Certificate, RCI provider (number 843) and Course Director for ML, HML, RCI (since 1996)Honorary member of Association of Mountaineering Instructors and previous Chair of AMI 2019 - 2023 British Caving Association CIC trainer/assessor and previous Chair of National CIC Trainer/Assessor PanelLCMLA panel member and provider Cave/Mine/Vertical Leader coursesITC First Aid at Work Currently inspector for AALA inspectorate freelance instructor trainer and consultant for climbing mountaineering and caving in the UK (see www.philbaker.org)Previous post Team Manager � Outdoor and Environmental Education Service (OEE)Responsible for whole of outdoor provision for Nottinghamshire County Council -3 day centres/2 residential centres/1 urban adventure base Outdoor Education Advice and support to schools. All areas of management including staffing budget policy partnership development and business planning. (In addition to retaining Head of Centre role at Hagg Farm OEC)Climbing/mountaineering:Rock climbing in UK Europe and America since 1978. Some highlights include El Capitan (Nose/Lurking Fear) and many UK routes up to E5/7b (every route�s a good route!)Winter/ice climbing since 1980. Some highlights include Minus Two Orion Face Direct Smiths (Meagaidh) Silver Tear Eagle Ridge and new ice routes in NorwayMountaineering since 1983. Highlights include Brenva Spur Mt Blanc Cassin Route Piz Badile West Face of Naranjo de Bulnes and West Buttress Mt McKinley (Alaska)Caving: Caved extensively in Peak Yorkshire Mendip South Wales and Vercors. Includes Gouffre Berger (3 times) discovering new cave up to -440m in Albania International expedition to Abkhazia (2012) and bottomed Krubera (-2196m) over ten days � at the time the deepest known cave in the world
Climber, Coach & Mountaineering Instructor (WMCI)Coaching & guiding Trad | Sport | Boulder | Ice & Mixed. Based in the Peak working UK-wide & in Norway
I live in the Lake District and love teaching, coaching and guiding climbing and mountaineering. Whether it's long days in the mountains, pulling hard on limestone sport crags or doing funky moves on a boulder...I'm pretty happy when I'm climbing. It's a sport with something for everyone. I can explore new places, meet new people, push myself physically and mentally, and enjoy an activity which is inclusive and inspiring no matter who you are. I aim to still be in the hills and pulling myself up rock climbs when Im 80!?I have lived in Yorkshire, the Peak District and Scotland before returning to Cumbria. I started climbing as a teenager, first competing indoors and then learning to explore outdoor climbing and mountaineering all over the UK and abroad.�?I studied for a degree in Outdoor Studies and since then have gained many years working in the outdoor industry with a wide variety of clients, activites and locations. I am experienced in youth development work and also currently study part-time for a masters degree in Environmental Education. ?I always continue to pursue my own passion for the outdoors in my personal time particularly in rock climbing. I enjoy being outdoors regardless of the grade, but some specific highlights have been trad climbing up to E6 sport climbing up to 8a and bouldering V11. I really enjoy teaching and coaching others to develop skills for themselves no matter what level theyre at and love sharing my passion with other people.
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
I have many passions for outdoor sports with climbing and mountaineering being at the top of the list after being introduced to the sport when I was 18. I am always looking for exciting adventures outside of my normal stomping ground of Swanage and Portland. Over recent years adventures have taken me to the all inspiring Yosemite National Park the mighty Dolomites and a rather chilly Rjukan.
Hello!Certified Mountain Leader Rock Climbing Instructor & Expedition Leader from London UK.I have worked walked climbed and scrambled all over the world leading hundreds of expeditions to beautiful and wild places. Driven by a passion for mountaineering exploration and the natural world I love nothing more than to share this with people. Reaching far corners of the UK Australia China and America specialising in backcountry wilderness backpacking and climbing trips.
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.
Alice Kerr Mountaineering is a professional Mountain Instruction and Guiding company based in the UK run by Alice Kerr. - Specialising in Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Skyrunning, Scottish Winter Climbing, Trail Running, Scrambling, Navigating and more...- I have a simple aim; to inspire and teach people showing them how much they can achieve as well as how fantastic the hills and mountains around us are.- High-level mountain instruction coaching and guiding.- Summer - Snowdonia- Winter - Scottish Highlands
Andy is a freelance Mountaineering and Rock Climbing Instructor, Consultant and Technical Advisor, who holds the highest UK Award of the WMCI. He is a Provider of Training and Assessment Courses for the following Mountain Training Awards: Mountain Leader Award, Hill & Moorland Leader Award, Lowland Leader Award, Indoor Climbing Assistant, Climbing Wall Instructor, and Climbing Wall Development Instructor. Andy also offers Climbing Coaching, Leadership Skills Training and guided climbs and scrambles. He is a BMC Approved Technical Expert, Approved Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Expedition Assessor (to Gold Level), and currently Chairs the BMC Training Youth & Walls Committee. Andy represents the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) on Mountain Training Cymru. Where he is currently the Technical Director and also acts as a Remit Officer for AMI. Please contact Andy by email to discuss your project or course requirements: andy@andynewtonmic.org (Please note - Andy does not endorse or imply any endorsement of any product/service/provider whose advert may appear on his page on Mountain Trainings CMS as this is without his knowledge or approval.)
Thanks for taking the time to look me up! I'm a keen mountaineer and climber and live in stunning North Wales, with easy access to mountains, sea cliffs and adventurous crags. Being so close to the hills allows me to get out regularly, as well as slot in trips around the UK and to ranges in N America Europe Asia and Africa. I currently work full time but in my spare time I love introducing people to the outdoors. As a small business I have the flexibility to meet your specific requirements, so if you have something specific in mind, please get in touch : (+44) 07793532308 or richard.wells103@gmail.com I hold the Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor Award and the UK's highest rock climbing and summer mountaineering qualification, allowing me to teach and lead all aspects of rock climbing and summer mountaineering, such as scrambling. I also hold the Winter Mountain Leader Award allowing me to introduce groups to snowy mountains in the UK and am a National Navigation Award Tutor. My work is varied but I specialise in:- Teaching people to lead rock climb.- Introducing people to multi-pitch climbing. - Teaching roped scrambling.- Teaching navigation.- Introducing people to winter mountaineering. As well as mountaineering qualifications I also hold leader qualifications in sea kayaking and mountain biking.I keep up to date with industry best practices and continue to develop by attending CPD courses through my membership of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors. I hold insurance cover for all the activities I deliver and keep up to date with First Aid training. Lets do something epic!
I am a keen and active climber, who happens to also be a Mountain Training Provider delivering RCI, RCDI, ICA, CWI, and CWDI alongside LLA, HML, Camping LeaderTraining and Assessment courses, as well as a Provider of the Foundation and Development Coach courses. Alongside course delivery I provide technical advice for a number of different businesses from small outdoor centres and climbing walls up to and including national organisations. As an experienced Paddlesports coach, British Canoeing provider/National Trainer, I can deliver a wide range of SUP, Kayak and Canoe courses - safety, leadership, instructor and coach education. I am the author of Climbing Games and Top Tips for Climbing Coaches, as well as the co-author of Coaching Adventure Sports. I'm supported in my adventures by Salewa, Beta Climbing Pyranha and Peak PS.
Ive now been climbing for around twelve years in which time climbing has developed from a hobby into a lifestyle. In the past few years Ive made my home among the mountains in North Wales where I work as an Mountaineering Instructor. Now I work and travel to climb whether its in the UK Europe or further afield.My greatest experiences outdoors have been pushing my limit on sport climbs in the Frankenjura attempting an unclimbed big wall in Brazil and walking a very fine line on Indian Face at Cloggy.
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.
My experience comes from over 20 years of working in the mountaineering sector in a variety of leadership and instruction roles. During this time I have worked through the Mountain Training qualification ladder to the top qualification of Mountaineering Instructor Certificate (MIC).
My name is Dan and I’m a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor with a strong passion for climbing and scrambling. You can find me on my days off making the most of the rock that surrounds me in North Wales. I enjoy sharing experiences and knowledge with others in the outdoors. Giving people the skills to be safe and be able to enjoy the outdoor for themselves. I’m an experienced instructor and have been working in the outdoors for over 8 years. In that time I have worked to build my experience and qualifications not only in outdoor activities but also in teaching and reflective practice and now hold one of the highest qualifications for summer mountaineering in the UK. When delivering courses I ensure that they are tailored specifically to the clients requirements and prepare them for their next steps no matter where they might be.
I have been enjoying working in the Outdoors for the last 10 years. My main work has been with The Outward Bound Trust alongside taking people to the tops of Munros of Scotland.I have successfully achieved my Mountaineering Climbing Instructor Award long time coming but one of the most fulfilling things I have done.
WMCI working full time across the British mountains. I've worked at lots of festivals including ClimbOut, Arc'Teryx Climbing Academy and was a long-term volunteer and subsequently chief instructor of the Women's Trad Festival. I am also a qualified mountain bike guide and coach (British Cycling Level 3) a tutor of the British Cycling leadership schemes and a wild swimming coach so we can dip on the way home from the crag. I can offer: Multi-pitch rock climbing, learn to lead courses, refresher courses, confidence boosters, multi-pitch refreshers, single-pitch to multi-pitch. I also teach navigation, hill and mountain skills, scrambling courses, guided scrambling, alpine preparation courses, problem-solving and rescue techniques. ML course director, ML refreshers. Guided winter climbing, ice climbing, winter lead courses, winter mountaineering, winter skills, guided winter walking. Get in touch to chat about how I can help you.
Aviemore based mountaineering and ski touring instructor
I love being in the mountains and sharing my passion with other people.
Currently working as guide in the Cuillins.
I am a Fort William based instructor willing to travel around Scotland. I love working in the Scottish mountains and can teach or guide all mountain activities.
I am a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor and UIMLA International Mountain Leader and live with my wife and two young boys near Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. I run my own small mountaineering and trekking company--On High Hills--as well as working freelance for other companies with whom I have shared values and aims. I am also a medical doctor and have an interest in Mountain Medicine.
Hi - thanks for reading my story1) An ascent of the North Face of the Tor Rond in the Mont Blanc Massive in a hired pair of crampons no helmet and no ice screws.2) A six week expedition to East Greenland - 3 out of 6 inflatable motor boats wrecked by pack ice and our only communication with the outside world (a military radio) fell into the fjord.3) A whole alpine season in the Ecrin region of the French Alps - solo on the Barre des Ecrin and leadership on the Traverses of the Pelvoux and the Meije 4) An Ascent of the Troll Wall in Norway graded ED - This is Europes biggest vertical rock face - THE VERTICAL MILE - This trip was dreamt up over too many beers one Christmas eve. Worth checking out on google if you the reader are unfamiliar with the face. THe North Face of the Eiger was climbed in 1938 - Trollweggen didnt get an ascent until 1964.5) The Comici and Brandler Hasse Routes on the Cima Grande in the Dolomites of northern Italy - Classic / Extreme North Face Routes ED6) The Cassin route on the Piz Badile in Switzerland - ClassicAlpine North Face 7) NW Pillar on the Cengaloo - Switzerland - A great alpine undertaking 8) Frendo Spur - Chamonix France 9) El Naranjo - The directissima - ED 10) An attempt on THE NOSE - Yosemite. Retreat from a third the way up the face was forced by injury to my partner.11) An attempt on Ama Dablam - Nepal Himalya - defeated by a serac destroying the high camp and high winds.
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 work as an Outdoor Instructor Guide and Expedition Leader in the UK and abroad. I hold the UKs highest award (WMCI) and therefore instruct and guide various individuals in both summer and winter conditions.I lead overseas expeditions instruct rock and winter climbing mountaineering and lead groups in gorges canyons coasteering and kayaking/canoeing activities. Asides from the UK other regions I have operated in are Africa Alaska Antarctica the Andes the Arctic the European Alps the Hajar Mountains and the Himalayas. Therefore I have a vast amount of experience managing people in challenging terrain including at high altitudes and in extreme cold and hot environments. I am a qualified teacher (PGCE) teaching geography to 11-18 year old students and hold two BSc degrees in Outdoor & Sport Studies and Zoology.
Graham Sven Hassall holds the Mountaineering Instructor Award is a Winter Mountain Leader and recently completed a BA (Hons) in Leadership (Outdoors). He enjoys all aspects of being in the mountains but it is new routing though that really gets him going; Sven has an ever growing collection of first ascents around the world always on site without prior inspection up to standards of E1 5b and heights of 6900m. He climbs E3 (a benefit of living 400m away from the crags at Symonds Yat!) aid climbs or writes when it rains and speaks fluent Spanish.
I am a freelance mountain instructor working out of Balquhidder.
Scott Kirkhope is the Director of Elite Guides. Based in Fort William Scotland, Elite Guides offers a wide range of high-quality mountain guiding and instructional courses. Ben Nevis Guides Skye Cuillin Ridge Guides and Glencoe Mountain Guides - offering Guided Rock Climbing Guided Scrambles and Winter Climbing Courses and Guided Winter Climbing. Scott has spent 20 years working in the outdoor sector in a range of roles from a Trainee instructor to a Senior Instructor at outdoor education centres before starting his own company. Scott is the current Development Officer for AMI.
An active instructor with 30 years experience in aspects of summer winter and alpine regions.
If you think you can or you cant youre probably right
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!
AMI has a rigorous child protection and vulnerable adults policy.
AMI members work to a Code of Professional Practice which ensures that all maintain the same high standards of operation.
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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