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.
Ive walked extensively in the Scottish hills for many years. This soon progressed to more technical summits with scrambling and rock climbing. I also enjoy winter climbing and mountaineering. I relocated to Fort William the UKs Outdoor Capital to make the most of all this fantastic area has to offer. I hold the Winter Mountaineering amd Climbing Instructor (WMCI). Whether you want to reach the summit of Ben Nevis via the classic Tower Ridge go scrambling on the amazing Aonach Eagach in Glencoe or climb your dream ice climb on Ben Nevis get in touch and Ill be happy to help you achieve your goals. See you in the hills!
A well known MIC I live and work from the foot of Ben nevis running winter climbing courses and winter mountain leader courses throughout the winter. I am a sponsored winter climber and also offer backcountry and ski touring courses. I regularly give winter safety lectures and run avalanche courses for the Mcofs.
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>
Mountaineering instructor based in North Wales. I have climbed and walked throughout the UK the Alps Canada Norway Andes and the Himalayas - including successful ascents of Everest via the North Ridge the Matterhorn Mont Blanc and numerous others including all the Munros!
Climbing For over 40 years with expeditions To Himalayas Patagonia Greenland Alaska Nominated for Piolet D Or IN 2003 for a first ascent in Alaska . Been involved in The MIA training and Assment since 1992 Level 5 sea coach and National TrainerArena Rigger L3 Toured with Various shows worldwide incl Genesis Michael Jackson Rolling Stones and worked as a stunt rigger on various Films Incl 2 Batman filmsRescue 3 RRO and RRT instructor
I got my first taste of the UK mountains as a scout at a young age. I was also lucky enough to have supportive PE teacher so I got a taste of the bigger hills on school camp in the Lakes aged 11. By the time I left school I was a keen hill walker & climber.I was in my early 20's when I first started to introduce others to my love of the hills. I then started to discover Scottish winters and the Alps and suddenly it was about climbing and mountaineering too.I had begun to gain qualifications in both climbing and hill walking gaining my ML & SPA in 1994 Since then I have been lucky enough to work all over the UK and worldwide. For example I climbed classic ice routes in the Scotland long rock routes in the Alps Yosemite and Morocco summiting a number of 4000m peaks. In addition to mountaineering I am also a keen caver having descended a large number of caves in the UK as well as a few deep caves in Europe including a classic 1200m deep cave. As a qualified MIA Winter ML IML and CIC work with lots of young people and teach mountain skills to adults; navigation, climbing and mountaineering.I love working with people and seeing them develop, it's why I do this job.
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!
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.
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.
Born and bred in the beautiful mountains of Slovakia, mountains and mountaineering are in my blood. What began as a hobby, very soon became a career. Apart from teaching adults and children, delivering indoor and outdoor climbing courses I now train and assess people to become instructors. I give Technical Advice to numerous small climbing walls and youth centres, routes set and look after the delivery of climbing sessions in 7 schools across London. For my own climbing, whether its ice climbing in Norway, scrambling in Wales, big wall climbing in Yosemite, mountaineering in the Alps, or pushing my grade in sports or traditional climbing I love it all! Climbing has given me many unforgettable experiences and pushed me to my limits and beyond, giving me a sense of achievement and allowing me to explore the beauty of nature as I go. As an instructor, I hope to help people enjoy themselves and come home feeling as inspired and passionate about the outdoor life and climbing as I do giving them the chance to have fun and be challenged in safe hands as they learn. As a trainer I hope to pass on my experience and inspire new instructors entering the industry.
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 :-)
Ive been working in the Scottish Highlands as an instructor since 2011 and have built up qualifications over that time. I love teaching skills so folk can become independent in the mountains and can start go on their own adventures safely. I enjoy a variety of work from guiding mountaineering routes in the Cuillin to teaching rock climbing and delivering Mountain Leader courses to new instructors.Ive been a member of Oban Mountain Rescue Team since 2013 and Im the training office and one of the callout managers. Its something I enjoy being part of and helping train up some quite specialist skills like avalanche rescue and technical rigging. Over the last few years Ive been doing lots of work with affinity groups and raising awareness on the range of barriers that might prevent access to the outdoors. Increasing visibility and access is something Im really passionate about and work on both in the hills as well as delivering talks and writing articles. When Im not working in the hills I love getting out to explore new areas through a cool scramble or long rock climb and even better if its mixed with a bit of mountain biking!
Born in the Yorkshire dales I am a Scottish based WMCI whos is passionate about helping individuals access the mountains safely and well equipped with knowledge. Wether your after navigation practice (summer or winter) scrambling( classic or unique) munro bagging cullin traverse winter climbing or long term development I am experienced. Havent spent the last 20 years involved in the outdoor industry through many threads from outdoor activity center work private schooling outdoor Ed British military AT national centers NGB training and my own business of coaching leadership and guiding. I have developed a wealth of knowledge living in the north of Scotland over the years. I am a professional coach in other disciplines which transfer brilliantly to the mountains I am approachable patience and student led.
Ive had over 15 years experience in outdoor activity leadership coaching and guiding. Im a qualified mountain climbing abseiling ice climbing and navigation instructor. I am also a qualified canoeing and kayaking coach on rivers and at sea. I also teach bushcraft and survival skills.The experience of being in nature can be uplifting and transformational. I specialise in working with people who have had very little opportunity of experiencing nature either due to limited life chances or to suffering from mental health issues in order to share with them the life-enhancing effects that being in wilderness can bring.My qualifications are as follows:AALA - Adventure Activities Licensing Authority Licence HolderClimbing and Mountaineering:Winter Mountaineering and Climbing InstructorInternational Mountain LeaderInstitute for Outdoor Learning Bushcraft ProviderMountain Training Provider of the following awards: Rock Climbing InstructorMountain LeaderClimbing Wall Instructor / Climbing Wall Development Instructor / Abseil AwardCanoeing and Kayaking: BCU - British Canoe Union - Level 3 Kayak Coach Level 4 Sea Coach
It all started at The Storey Arms in 1988 when for some reason I thought that it would be a good thing to do. I was quite green behind the ears then but had a passion for the mountains. Shorthly after this I trained to become a teacher and that is when the ML scheme really became valuable. Upon passing my assessment in 94 I began using it straight away with DofE groups. MLs in schools were quite rare in the early 90s. Rock climbing and scrambling was the natural progression along with winter routes so I started to log days for SPA and MLW. Living in Kent this took quite a while but I eventually made it facilitated by a move to North Yorkshire. I used all of my MT qualifications on a regular basis as Head of Outdoor Pursuits at an Independent Boarding School for 10 years. Ive spent the last two pandemic seasons consolidating my mountaineering & scrambling skills for my MCI re-assessment and passed the one day re-assessment in July 2021:-).I have become more interested in ultra running over the last few years and combine my love for the mountains and navigation with endurance running both in the UK and in the Alps. I completed the UTMB in August 2018 and the Original Everest Marathon December 2019. Having recently finished a 25 year teaching career I am now entering the freelance outdoor instructor world from January 2020 onwards developing a small business called Mountain Mastery UK which will offers a range of climbing mountaineering courses plus mountain navigation/running courses and bespoke guided experiences.
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Andy is a Full-time Instructor backed by over 30 years as a Teacher (GTCS Registered) member of Mountain Rescue Scotland (former Team Training Officer) and in his early years as a centre Instructor.
Hi, I’m Mark! I am a passionate adventurer, loving being in the mountains, walking, climbing, scrambling as much as I love being under the water exploring shipwrecks, mines and caverns or in search of treasure in the depths. I am a Mountain Instructor (MIA), a Winter Mountain Leader, a Scuba Diving Instructor, a skipper for CAT3 waters for up to 25 mtr boats with 12 passengers, and as I’ve built this experience over time, I have written about it and published those works. In addition I am a Chartered operations and logistics expert with CILT a member of the Institute of Engineering & Technology a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership & Management a Fellow of the IIRSM and a Practioner with IEMAIn addition to running my own operations I help people fulfill their goals in the Mountains (Worldwide) Scuba Diving (Worldwide) provide location support worldwide for the media and assist with technical and safety support whenever requested.
I live and work in Fort William in the Highlands of Scotland - at the foot of Ben Nevis! Having grown up in Germany I initially moved to Scotland to study in 2008 fell in love with the country and stayed. As one of only a few females in the UK to hold the WMCI what I enjoy most is to take people out into the mountains and help them develop their skills to become independent mountaineers and climbers - in summer or winter. I love working with people - young and old(er) - and help them develop in whatever possible. Please get in touch via email (lenabrune@hotmail.com) if you would like me to help you with your goals.
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.
One main area of my services is consultancy and Technical Expert work alongside freelance Winter and Summer Mountaineering and Rock Climbing Instructor guiding and instruction. I also manage an Outdoor Educaiton Centre part time. I am a provider of training and assessment courses for the following Mountain Training Awards: Climbing wall Instructor and Rock Climbing Instructor. I have been instructing and guiding since 1992. During this time, I have worked for a variety of established local education authority centres within the UK. In addition to this, I held the position of instructor at Plas Y Brenin (English National Mountain Centre) for 5 years. Other private organisations I have worked for include Glenmore Lodge, Jagged Globe and a wide range of smaller operators within the UK. I have been a passionate climber and mountaineer since a teen and a very active North Wales Winter Activist. ( Being the Co-Editor on the latest N W Winter climbs guide ) I deliver training for AMI and MTA in the form of CPD workshops. I represented Mountain Training UK in the formation of the UK National Coasteering Charter, the body that represents coasteering within the UK. I currently sit on the board of this organisation representing coasteering providers in North Wales. I also represented BMC Wales on the Mountain Training UK board and served for 4 years as a committee member of the Association of Mountain Instructors ( AMI ). These allow me to stay current and help contribute to and support our industry. I am a member of the The Association of Mountaineering Instructors ( AMI ), Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres ( AHOEC), and a variety of other bodies. Working at any level is a pleasure, so if I can be of any help, please do contact me.
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.
I am a freelance mountain instructor working out of Balquhidder.
Hi, I'm Luke, I'm a Rock Climbing Instructor and Mountain Leader currently based at Calshot Climbing Wall in Southampton. Currently developing my sport climbing and technical advisory portfolio and route setting as a Wall Supervisor here. Coaching is an exciting prospect within climbing, and I am avid in pursuing people's best abilities, whoever that might be. Experienced in working with all ages and abilities; beginners to intermediate climbers and all levels of NICAS.
I offer training coaching and guiding in all aspects of summer climbing and mountaineering in North Wales the Lake District as well as on the Isle of Skye over the early Summer season. I also offer technical advice to climbing walls and providers of outdoor adventurous activities. I am a registered practitioner with the Institute for Outdoor Learning (RPIOL) and hold teaching and health and safety qualifications as well as range of outdoor qualifications. My passion lies with supporting people to become independent in the mountains and on the crags and allow people to get active and enjoy the magic of the outdoors.
Dave Sanderson holds Winter ML and MIA. He has worked extensively in outdoor centres and schools delivering adventure programmes outdoor instructor training personal development and technical advice. He loves mountains rivers and meat pies.
Hi, I'm Dan a North Wales-based climber mountaineer and outdoor pursuits instructor. I have about 7 years of experience instructing and coaching climbing with a variety of ages and abilities. Climbing and the outdoors are a lifestyle choice for me and I love to share my knowledge and experience with others.I can offer coaching and instruction anywhere in the North Wales area and further afield given sufficient notice. I love both traditional and sport climbing and have climbed up to E7 and F8a. I also enjoy Alpine climbing- highlights include the Italian Ridge of the Matterhorn and the Southeast Ridge of the Zinalrothorn. Over the next 5 years, I hope to work towards my MIA (Mountain Instructor Award) as a means to introduce people to the life-changing experiences made possible through climbing and adventure.UKC Profile: http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/profile.php?id=114420
I have been an active climber and mountaineer since the early 90s. I have been fortunate to be able to travel extensively due to a busy uniformed occupation combined with a love of rock climbing mountaineering and Nordic skiing. My passion lies with rock and the challenge of mountaineering in winter and summer. Balanced with a yearning to be UK based to experience the challenges of winter climbing. My occupation has allowed me to experience these adventures from the northern hemisphere to the southern oceans of Antarctica with many months spent in the Alps and the greater ranges. Following the National Governing Body qualifications pathway I currently hold the Mountain Instructor Award and strive to complete the Mountain Instructor Certificate. Following this pathway I have completed many additional courses from complex avalanche courses mountain first aid International Mountain leader and a splash of NGB Workshops and CPD events. My professional career has presented me with a wide spectrum of outdoor activities and experiences mixed with academic learning opportunities. I have focused on practical coaching and mentoring in the outdoor environment and attaining a teaching qualification. I have been privileged to be a team leader and supported many unique charity fundraising activities such as abseils of the Shard Walkie Talkie Gherkin and BT Tower to name but a few. I have facilitated many challenging Zip Wire events such as the home nation stadiums Avon Gorge Blackpool tower and many more venues. I have widened my understanding of rope access and rescue techniques obtaining the British standards BS 7985 supervisor and delivering urban climbing in the UK and Internationally to develop this unique skill set. I act as a technical and specialist advisor to civilian/uniformed specialist organisations managing and conducting bespoke training involving all aspects of climbing and vertical movement.
For the past eight years I have been working as an outdoor instructor in Scotland England and Wales. The awards that I hold are the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor the Rock Climbing Instructor and the Mountain Leader (Summer). I have used these awards to teach clients how to go trad climbing sport climbing bouldering scrambling and hillwalking. I have also guided clients on rock climbing scrambling and hillwalking routes throughout the UK. The awards have enabled me lead clients in spectacular parts of the UK including the Highlands North Wales the Lake District the Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales. Some of the highlights have been guiding clients over the Cuillins on Skye taking clients multi-pitch climbing in the Lake District and teaching clients how to lead on trad climbs in the Peak District. The awards have enabled me to plan days that provided a suitable level of challenge for clients. I can take clients on rock climbs scrambles and hill walks that they might not be comfortable doing by themselves. It feels like a privilege to be able to give clients these opportunities.
I live in Llanberis North Wales working as a climbing and mountaineering instructor and teaching Outdoor Education. I am passionate about working in the outdoors and the exceptional opportunities it can provide for young people and adults.Originally from London I moved to Leeds in 1998 and worked as a youth worker; developing programmes for the personal development of young women using a range of outdoor activities team games and art-based work. A personal love of being in the hills and in wild open spaces led naturally to encouraging others to find such pleasure. I started to run courses on teaching Outdoor Education and gained qualifications in rock climbing (SPA) and the hillwalking (ML). I worked for Leeds City Council at their residential outdoor education centre Herd Farm running climbing high ropes mountain biking and archery activities.In 2007 I packed it all in to travel and work in New Zealand. On my return to the UK I moved to North Wales where I worked at the Mountain Training England office. I also gained the Mountaineering Instructor Award (MIA) which allowed me to become a full time freelance instructor. In 2019 myself and Pete Marshall set up Latitude 534 - With a combined 30years working in the outdoors we wanted to build a company that reflected not just the wealth of our experience but also the quality of the work we provide. Not just �run of the mill� activities but quality instruction; supportive and inclusive access to the outdoors. The rest of the time I have free to spend climbing and walking in the incredible mountains of Snowdonia. And hiding from the rain!
I was fortunate that in 1987, I was offered a trainee post at an outdoor centre in North Wales called Cwm Pennant Centre. This was soon to be managed by the now Mountain Training Technical Officer and previous Association of Mountain Instructors Development Officer - Steve Long. Steve became my mentor until an ascent of a route called Vulture on the Lleyn Peninsula when he stated the apprenticeship was over if I successfully led the E4 5b pitch. He is now one of my closest friends. My journey through the Mountain Training Awards to WMCI has been fantastic and I met a fantastic friend and climbing partner, Phil Baker, on the way. I spent a few years climbing full-time in the mid 1990s and since then I have traveled around the world seeking adventures with some fantastic friends. This has taken me to Nepal Borneo North and South America including Alaska New Zealand Turkey Africa Patagonia and much of Europe. So that has got to be a very good reason to get climbing and if that is not enough I met my wife on one of these trips and we now have two fantastic children. For a number of years, I managed Apex Training Ascent Training and between 2011 and 2016 I was Chairman of the AMI. I now live in the Lake District and I'm Head of Outdoor Learning at Windermere School.
Full time WMCI based in North Wales. Expert in Climbing / Mountaineering (Summer and Winter) Hybrid Adventure Activities - Coasteering Sea Level Traversing (including Improvised Clip Lines Tyroleans and Zip Lines) Gorge Walking and Scrambling. www.coasteeringnow.co.uk and www.sowdoniaoutdooradventure.co.uk info@snowdoniaoutdooradventure.co.uk coasteeringnow@gmail.com Available to discuss on phone or message / Whatsapp - 07739813927
Liam Malone runs Cove Climbing. Cove Climbing offers instructional and guided days out for Rock Climbing Scrambling Hillwalking and Winter Skills. Guided adventures with Cove Climbing could take you anywhere from sun-kissed sea cliffs to the wild corries of the Cairngorms. Or if you are looking to develop skills to be self-sufficient in the mountains and on the cliffs then check out our instructional days. All our days out are tailored to you!I�m passionate about climbing and the climbing offered by the North East of Scotland from the schist and granite sea cliffs to the peaks and plateaus of the Cairngorms.I am a climber and mountaineer but more of the former. I have climbed in the Alps Dolomites at Spanish sport crags and Yosemite but I still love it here in Scotland. Bouldering trad or sport. As long as it�s climbing I�m happy.I have extensive experience climbing in the North East Scotland which allows me to pick the most suitable venues on any given day or weather and get the most out of it for you.I am a member of Mountain training and the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI). I hold the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Award as well as the Winter Mountain Leader Award. The work I do is all taught and assessed through these qualifications but also through personal experience in climbing and mountaineering. Get in touch with me Liam@coveclimbing.co.uk
Im a freelance instructor based in the South Lakes and offer Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) and Climbing Wall Development Instructor (CWDI) courses. I also offer 1:1 / 1:2 guiding, climbing movement skills, introduction to outdoor climbing, learning to lead, intro to sport climbing, psychological training for climbing intro to multi pitch climbing and problem solving/improvised rescue training. My philosophy is that people learn best in when they are relaxed and having fun. Im also Chair of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors.
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.
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.
Zac is an experienced health & safety consultant logistics manager mountain instructor and mountain & polar expedition guide based in the English Lake District. Film safety work has ranged from Star Wars to Planet Earth 2?A veteran of more than 100 expeditions he has safely led a total of 27 people above 8000m including a successful ascent of the North Ridge of Everest and guided 5 of the 7 Summits with extensive experience in Antarctica & the Himalaya. Other notable ascents have included an early ascent of Baruntse (7201m) the 2nd British ascent of Himlung Himal (7126m) multiple ascents of Antarcticas Mt Vinson a ski traverse of Greenlands Liverpool Land a ski expedition to the South Pole and a solo ascent of Ama Dablam He also spent 4 years working as the Logistics & Operations Manager for one of the UKs leading expedition & mountain training companies and is currently one of the Fell Top Assessors for the Lake District National Park.In the world of endurance sport he has completed more than 30 ultra marathons & adventure races including the UTMB the 190 mile Northern Traverse Glencoe Skyline Antarctic Ice Marathon and the Bob Graham Round
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.
As a keen rock climber the draw of the sea cliffs on Anglesey and the easy access cragging in Snowdonia make this a great place to live. I have climbed all over the world highlights include; North face of the Eiger Big Walls in Yosemite 4000m summits in the Alps adventure climbing in Jordan and expedition climbing in Kenya. I have spent numerous winters in Scotland enjoying the more remote regions of the north west highlands as well as spending plenty of time in the Cairngorms and around Ben Nevis ice and mixed climbing and winter mountaineering. I have also spent time ski mountaineering in the Alps and Morocco!I started out helping with school mountineering trips whilst studying Geography at The University of Aberstwyth got more into climbing. At the end of the 3 years I headed to Eryri to be a centre assistant at Plas y Brenin and my career as an instructor began. After 15 months being immersed in climbing & instructing I worked as a freelancer then as an Instructor at Kent Mountain Centre Llanberis followed by Ogwen Cottage. With vital experience under my belt I headed back to Plas y Brenin as an instructor then a senior instructor. I progresses through the mountain training awards at the start of my career completeing Summer ML and SPA in my early twenties MIA mid twenties and WMCI a couple of years later. I finally got round to completing the IML after I had started a family.
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.
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.
AMI Member, BAIML Member, Based in North West England operating in The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Lancashire and the Peak District. Also guide individuals around crags in the South East of France
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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