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.
Work: The common thread in all the work that Im lucky enough to spend my time doing is the teaching of mountaineering skills to others and guiding people in all conditions all year round. I consider myself to be good at understanding what stage people are at in their exploration of the outdoors and am capable of working out effective ways to get them to where they want to be. I live in the Peak District where I run my company Adventure Expeditions which specialises in providing high quality private courses guiding Duke of Edinburgh Awards and outdoor activities. I also work training and assessing mountain leaders and climbing instructors and provide climbing courses and guided climbing walking and scrambling throughout the summer. In winter I spend my time running winter skills courses guided ice climbing navigation courses and generally enjoying being out in the Scottish mountains normally in the Cairngorms or Glen Coe areas. Play:What its all about! I got into the work through a love of the activities through making plenty of the good old fashioned mistakes and even inventing a few new ones... I love long distance walking running and all forms of climbing (apart from aid-climbing!). I strive to push myself to go that little bit further in all the strange activities we get up to in the mountains. Im always planning the next challenge - Next on the horizon is the Cassin Route on the Piz Badille in Switzerland but this will be the third time of heading out with this route in mind!... Third time lucky maybe? Then Winters on the horizon and Ive got my eye on Central Grooves in Stob Coire nan Lochan and White Magic in Sneachda amongst many other classics Im yet to do if psychological and climatic conditions are favourable!If you have a goal in mind and theres adventure involved I believe I have some good skills and plenty of enthusiasm to help you along the way. Andy
Olly grew up in the Yorkshire Dales and explored the hills crags and trails extensively throughout his teenage years. He then headed to Ambleside Lake District to complete a BSc in Outdoor Studies. Throughout his time in the Lake District Olly took advantage of his location; climbing scrambling and walking all over the National Park. Olly is qualified with the Mountain Instructor Award which is the highest UK qualification for summer climbing and mountaineering. Olly also has extensive knowledge of Scotland and holds the Winter Mountain Leader award delivering winter skills and guided winter mountain walks. He has worked all over Yorkshire and the Lakes for outdoor centres schools and himself and has climbed all over the UK. Olly aims to help you reach and exceed your expectations in the outdoors. Feel free to contact him to chat through your aims and aspirations.
Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (Formerly known as MIC).Instruction Guiding Technical Advice.Approved (RoSPA) Competent Person for Inspection of Adventurous Activities PPE.American Avalanche Association Level 2.Technical Advisor: Blackpool Metropolitan Borough Climbing Walls Roefield Leisure Centre.Overseas Expeditions Leader Jagged Globe.National Assessor Scout Association High Ropes Courses.Vice Chair & Trustee Mountain Training England. Standing Officer on Association of Mountaineering Instructors Professional Standards Committee.Honorary lifetime member and former Chair of AMI.Executive Director & Trustee MTUK 2014-2017.Past Joint Senior Winter Courses Director Jagged Globe.Past Technical Manager Robinwood Activity Centres 2010-2016.Past Provider of Mountain Leader & Climbing Wall Instructor training and assessment courses.Past Technical Advisor Calderstones NHS Trust Climbing Wall (Medium Secure Unit for adults with learning disabilities and/or personality disorder). Past Technical Advisor Westview Climbing Wall Preston.
Im a super keen climber and love everything to do with the mountains. From big alpine routes to micro nav across the Moelwyns. Ive got an ever increasing interest in the local environment with the geology history and wildlife side of being a leader becoming more and more important to me.
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 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.
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
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.
I manage a programme of adventurous activities across two residential centres. With three full time instructors and a team of freelance instructors. I develop our activities write procedures and risk assessments deliver staff training and site specific activity sign offs. We deliver activities to residential and commercial groups. I am in charge of our AALA license keeping processes up to date and overseeing the maintenance of kit.I am the BMC Access Rep for Gower I work with landowners climbers key stakeholders and members of the public to enable sustainable safe and environmentally sensitive access to climbing venues across Gower peninsula. Relaying information to and from the relevant national BMC committees decision-making and dissemination to the climbing community.I also help organise the BMC Gower climbing festival.
Director of Outdoor Education at The Abbey School in Reading
My first experiences of the outdoors were whilst growing up - camping and canoeing trips with the family and days out exploring the hills around Northern Snowdonia. This extended to trips as a Scout and the completion of my Duke of Edinburgh Awards at school.During my final years of education I participated in a Student Expedition to Madagascar. My eyes were opened to the possibility of a career within outdoor education. Inspired by my Expedition Leader I dropped out of University and dedicated myself to this new goal completing my Mountain Leader Training in 2011 before embarking on a few seasons with PGL to get started within the industry.My first placement at an outdoor education centre was at Blue Peris Mountain Centre between 2013-2014. Afterwards I chose to pursue a career within freelance instructing. Over the course of the subsequent 3 years I had come full-circle instructing for a reliable breadth of outdoor education centres and leading my first of many expeditions two of which were for the same company I had gone to Madagascar with. In 2018 I completed the Instructor Scheme at Plas Y Brenin further enhancing my skill-set and opening up many more opportunities. I have been fortunate enough to work across the UK and overseas ever since; For an innumerable amount of fantastic outdoor education centres and independent providers and through guiding on over 20 student/adult expeditions venturing to some of the Worlds highest peaks. I am forever thankful for having the ability to combine my passion for the outdoors and enthusiasm for travel in the work that I do.I remain self-employed working in a freelance capacity for many organisations and privately with my own fantastic clients (www.alexanderkay.co.uk). Nowadays the hardest job is striking a balance between work play and completing a few more qualifications as the years go on...
I have been a mountain leader since 1999 and have progressed through the qualifications since and now hold the MIA and WML and have completed my MIC training. My work has been in the Scottish Highlands for the last twelve years where I have operated mainly mountain based instruction. I have worked with either my own clients and those of others such as West Coast Mountain Gudies and have also freelanced at the national center Glenmore Lodge. Expedition work has taken me to Southern Africa East Africa (Killimanjaro) Indian Himalaya and The Peruvian Andes. My personal climbing and mountaineering has been in the European Alps in summer and winter Yosemitie Valley and Californias High Sierra. Skiing is also a great passion of mine with ski tours both in the UK and Alps. I work now with the website above passing on the skills which I have gained throughout my climbing and mountaineering life. <script charset=utf-8 src=http://widgets.twimg.com/j/2/widget.js></script><script>new TWTR.Widget({ version: 2 type: profile rpp: 3 interval: 30000 width: 230 height: 300 theme: { shell: { background: #333333 color: #ffffff } tweets: { background: #000000 color: #ffffff links: #4aed05 } } features: { scrollbar: false loop: false live: false behavior: all }}).render().setUser(DanGoodwinMSM).start();</script>
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.
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.
I am a mountaineering and climbing instructor based in the South west, day to day covering Cornwall and Devon but regularly travelling further afield. I work with a range of people introducing them to the delights of sea cliff climbing, helping them climb their dream routes and teaching to lead or develop their climbing on single or multi-pitch routes. I also spend a lot of time on the hills, walking, scrambling and working on the Mountain Training schemes to support folks journey to becoming instructors.
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.
Alex is a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor based in North Wales where he offers climbing; coaching guiding and instruction as Moelwyn Mountaineering. He also works on a freelance basis as an MCI and routesetter.
Mountaineering Instructor Award - MIA (AMI member)MIC trained (Feb 2017) International Mountain Leader - IML (BAIML member)Winter Mountain LeaderSPA ML and CWA qualified.Welsh SpeakerRegistered to deliver Hill and Mountain Skills NNAS and BEL schemesBCU level 2 coach 4 star sea leader and Moderate Water Endorsement (Sea) Mountain bike leader - SMBLA NARS Beach Lifeguard and ISA level 1 surf coachBASI level 2 snowboard coachMini Bus licence
Dan is a mountain leader rock climbing instructor climbing wall instructor and climbing wall development instructor provider. Dan started his career in the outdoor industry at Glenmore Lodge the National Mountain Centre for Scotland where under expert tutorage he learnt the hard skills of a mountaineer as well as the professional standards that should be expected at the highest level. After this, he worked as an outdoor instructor in the Lake District and North Wales for several years gaining his Mountaineering Instructors Certificate (MIC) and developing his soft skills working with young disenchanted children from a variety of difficult backgrounds. Whilst in Wales he worked for the Joint Service Adventurous Training Centres which included training the SAS mountain troop and the joint service instructors themselves. He now runs his own mountaineering company based in Yorkshire and is a technical advisor for Carnegie Great Outdoors at Leeds Met University. His company is the largest provider of the national governing body awards for mountaineering and climbing in the North of England and provides technical advice on these matters to many schools universities and local authorities in the area.
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.
I'm a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor living in Pembrokeshire and I'm lucky to be based within walking distance of some fantastic sea cliffs. I run a small business called Offset Climbing and I enjoy taking on a variety of different work both for myself and others; I work throughout Wales but also sometimes further afield. I'm passionate about helping others on their path to climbing independently or developing their mountaineering skills and I love to share knowledge. In particular I really enjoy delivering self rescue and problem solving skills; I find that these skills can be invaluable on my local crags. Alongside climbing on the sea cliffs. I spend a lot of time in the sea coasteering and I have a lot of experience in this environment.
My name is Konrad Doyle. I am a North Wales (winter season Scotland) based climbing and mountaineering instructor. I hold the MIC award. I work as a freelance instructor for larger organisations such as Glenmore Lodge and for private clients. Alongside the full range of climbing and mountaineering instruction, coaching and guiding. I can also run coasteering, sea level traversing, gorge scrambling, DofE supervision, technical advising, site management and foreign mountain and travel expeditions specialising in developing world regions. For any questions, please email konraddoyle@hotmail.com or call me on 07525181894You can also follow me on Twitter at @nexusmountain.Looking forward to hearing from you.
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'm a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor based in the Lakes but working across all areas of the UK. I run Nomad Active Ltd and offer guided climbing or scrambling days and climbing or scrambling skills courses. Courses range from intro to climbing, learn to lead and up to progressing leading skills to the next level, each tailored to clients needs. I love days out playing in the hills and enjoy sharing those days with other people!
Ive been climbing since I was twelve years old. Its a passion and a way of life. Its also something I love to share whether thats with other experienced climbers or with people who are just starting out. Sharing the adventure is a huge part of it for me. I set up Rise & Summit as a mountain skills training and guiding company offering a wide range of courses with something to suit everyone from the complete novice to those looking to hone their technical mountaineering/climbing skills. We also offer TV & Film safety services from cast and crew safety to stunt doubles and rope rigging to get to awkward places and training whether this is in extreme mountainous environments cliffs or off the side of buildings.We offer technical advice to climbing centres whether this is staff training helping with risk assessments and operating procedures. As the author of the book Climbing Psychology I specialise in teaching people about the psychology of climbing and helping others with their headgame in climbing.
I started out climbing everything I could as a kid growing up in somerset we regularly went to great climbing venues to walk the dogs so I naturally explored the rock. Then as I got older I started going on an adventure camp in north Wales and started top roping on upper Tremadog. I did a learn to climb course through school and at that point started to think about being an instructor. Some years on and I trained and started work in a centre and hold various NGBs including SPA and ML(s). I used these tickets to help train our instructors throughout the year as well as when I got the opportunity to take groups off site. I was fortunate enough to be able to go on the Jonathan Conville scotland course in 2013 which awakened a love of winter climbing. After relocating to the isle of Skye and having a great trip to the alps in 2019 I decided to launch my business sharing amazing environments with others.
I am self employed as a freelance Instructor Guide and Coach. Along with the MIC I also hold the RYA Offshore Yachtmaster Advanced Sea Kayak Leader Award Advanced Sea Kayak Coach Award and both the White Water Kayak and Canoe Leadership awards. Based in Scotland I have worked on every continent
I am lucky enough to have had the chance to walk climb and mountaineer in some of the most beautiful places in the world since the mid-90’s. However it was only in 2023 that I took the plunge to change career - from university academic and Antarctic scientist to outdoor instructor. I relocated to Kendal in the Lake District and transferred my passion for teaching from a warm dry lecture theatre to the sunshine and showers of the Lakeland fells. Currently a summer mountain leader and rock climbing instructor working towards my MCI (mountaineering and climbing instructor) assessment in May 2024 I love the variety and challenge of the work. From old hands through to first timers in the hills I enjoy hearing about people’s journey to the outdoors and helping them discover and hone the skills they will need to keep them safe as they pursue their own adventures in the mountains.
I am a freelance mountain instructor working out of Balquhidder.
Senior Instructor at Glenmore Lodge Scotlands National Outdoor Training Centre
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.
I work as the climbing Development Officer for Active Stirling who are a sports trust that deliver sport activities on behalf of Stirling Council. I manage the Climbing wall at the Peak in Stirling and also work with Climbers schools and clubs to develop climbing mountaineering and the outdoors in the Stirlingshire area. I love what I am able to do and helping to develop people to enjoy the outdoors especially climbing which I absolutely love
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.
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.
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.
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.
I'm a professional climbing coach and guide with over 25 years experience coaching a wide range of abilities both indoors and on rock. I specialise in performance coaching and have authored the bestselling book Rock Climbing Technique. As a coach educator I have spent over decade helping to support and develop other coaches to raise the standard within the coaching community; I provide the climbing coach qualifications in the UK plus further training for coaches instructors and guides as a CPD provider for the BMG MTA and AMI.My passion for climbing has seen me gain extensive experience over four decades including first ascents of trad sport and ice routes solo winter expeditions and developing new bouldering venues.I can also be found on Instagram at @john_kettle_climbing
Graham Runs Climb Aberdeen, which offers personalised Rock Climbing Instruction and Guiding throughout Scotland. Whether you're a beginner an experienced climber looking to develop your skills or just want an adventure, get in touch and we can tailor a course for you.
I have been climbing and mountaineering for 30 plus years in all of its forms - Trad Sport Bouldering Ice Mixed. Alpine Himalayan and general mountaineering in both Summer and Winter conditions. I am a Course Director for the Climbing Wall Instructor award (CWI) Climbing Wall Abseil Instructor award (CWAI) Rock Climbing Instructor award (RCI) Lowland Leader award (LoLA) and Expedition Skills Module (ESM). I am also a Course Tutor for both Hill & Mountain Skills courses and Rock Skills courses. I can provide refresher courses for all of the above and offer consultancy and technical advice for all related 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.
Alan Kimber based in Fort William (semi retired). With my wife Sue and daughter Victoria we run a self-catering accommodation business for outdoor people groups and clubs. The best drying rooms in the area!
MCI and WML based in Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis. Please get in touch here or visit my website: www.youradventurescotland.com Instagram: your_adventure_scotlandFacebook: @Your Adventure Scotland.
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.
Founder of Summit Guides based in Snowdonia. Small group Climbing & Mountaineering Courses in the UK & Expeditions Worldwidewww.summitguides.com
I am a qualified and current WMCI holder and full member of AMI. Also a development coach I am a climbing wall specialist and involved in giving technical expertise and advise to over 80 facilities in the UK and overseas. I am heavily involved in all matters climbing walls including working as a technical expert to The NICAS schemes and part of the coach development team.Working with AMI as a Technical expert trainer and with Head Rush Technology as a CPD trainer. Get in touch if you have any questions or needs to do with your climbing facility. My company is recognised as one of the leading providers of climb gin wall advice and training in The UK. We also provide ICA CWI CWDI RCI and the Coaching Scheme.
I love the outdoors and I'm keen to share this gift with others via the skills and experiences I've gained doing various Mountain Training Awards. My ultimate outdoor experiences include anything from gentle hill walks through to climbs or runs at my limit and almost anything in between. I specifically love the outdoors for the ever-changing light for broad expanses of sky / mountains / ocean ideally with a bit of native forestry in the middle distance for perspective. My outdoor interests include cycling, climbing, walking and running, which Ive been lucky enough to pursue in the UK and across six continents over the last 30 years. Get in touch if I can help with any of your outdoor goals.
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.
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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.
About WMCI on Mountaintraining.org