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.
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.
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
Freelance mountaineering instructor and naturalist. Owner of Summit Sense. Alex is a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, Winter Mountain Leader and BSc Zoologist by training. He is passionate about connecting people with their natural environment working as a freelance MCI/WML wildlife tour leader and skills workshop provider. He is also a Mountain Training skills course tutor and course staff on ML training/assessment courses. He works on a freelance basis with other likeminded outdoor companies to provide qualified instruction and guiding services and also runs a range of his own in-house organised courses, workshops, guided experiences and events tailored towards walking, scrambling and climbing in the mountain environment as Summit Sense. Alex lives and works in Eryri/Snowdonia year-round and regularly works on the West Coast of Scotland and Skye.
Keith has a breadth and depth of experience in the outdoor industry gained over a 35yr career. Employment includes activity delivery at LEA outdoor education centres youth and corporate development work and the delivery of climbing courses and mountaineering awards at The National Mountain Centre Plas y Brenin. He is a committed climber and alpinist who has climbed extensively throughout the world to a high level. He delivers instruction and guiding in the UK in both summer and winter. Outdoor qualifications include the Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor and International Mountain Leader. Through his work on instructor training and assessment courses he has influenced the development of a large percentage of the UK's climbing instructors. He has worked on over 400 Mountain Training courses for a variety of providers.As a long standing member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) Keith sits on the AMI committee with responsibility for Professional Standards and is an AMI Trainee Workshop Trainer.
Having gained my Mountain Leader Award in 2002 I have been actively working in the outdoors for many successive years. Whenever I feel skills fade starting to set in I move on to the next level of qualifications. I have thoroughly enjoyed the process of going through the qualifications then consolidating my skills both through working in Outdoor Education centers and leading overseas expeditions.
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
Scottish Rock & Water was established by Stephen McCall in 2015 with the aim of sharing his passion for Scotland and what it has to offer. Stephens background is in commercial mechanics however in 2008 he seized an opportunity to train and become a full-time instructor guide and coach embarking on an eye-opening journey that changed the course of his life taking him to the far reaches of this majestic country and all the adventures that were possible. Over ten years on Stephen and the team share the same enthusiasm in all the places to explore adventures to be had and people to share these awesome moments with.Our aim is to provide a world-class adventure to anyone wishing to explore the best of Scotlands wild places and the memories to be made there.
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 divide my year between the UK Asia and Canada. I am a full member of AMI MTA PRCA and am also a certified FPE inspector rope work technician and qualified A-HEMS rescue aircrew technician. I have run my company since 1992 and hold a current AALA licence for young persons adventure activities. I have been involved professionally in the outdoor adventure industry since leaving college. Having worked for a range of companies providing outdoor activities constructing adventure courses organising adventure expeditions I now run my own company consulting in the same industry. I pride myself in my reputation which I credit to my staff and our unique teamwork and friendship. My personal time is spent between alpine climbing running and improving my skiing!
I have been involved in Climbing and Mountaineering from a very young age and have worked in the Outdoor Industry for over 20 years.As well as being a Climbing and Mountaineering Instructor i am a provider of BCA Cave and Vertical Leader Courses NCC Guide Award Courses and i am an TA for the RLSS and SLSA Wales. My Professional Experience is diverse with many years working in outdoor centres young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and students from an international background. I am currently Head of Atlantic Experience based at UWC Atlantic in South Wales.As well as my work at the college i am a provider of training NGB awards and technical expertise and advice to a range of organisations.I am passionate about providing high quality outdoor experiences and enabling others to be able to provide this.I have taken my passion to all corners of the globe having Kayaked on multi day expeditions in the West Coast of the USA Climbed extensively around Europe and also in the US and have combined both of those passions in my Caving Canyoning and Coasteering in many parts of the UK and Europe.
Over thirty years climbing and coaching experience from the boulders of the Peak District and Northumberland to exploring and trekking in mountain ranges throughout the world and still loving every moment of it.Passionate about Lead Climber development and mentoring the climbing instructors of the future.� Ability and motivation to deliver across a broad spectrum of outdoor sessions and client groups.� Extensive experience coaching lead climbing.� Involved with SPA and ML training and Assessment for almost 20 years.� 9 years teaching on a successful COVE status fast-track FE Instructor Training programme. Substantial 16-18 and adult education experience> Over 15+ expeditions to developing world countriesIn 2014 I completed the 2185.3 mile Appalachian Trail in 150 days.
I am enthusiastic and passionate about mountaineering focussed on delivering enjoyable positive learning experiences for all of my clients.I am an accredited member of the Association of Mountain Instructors and the British Association of International Mountain Leaders.I run a wide range of mountaineering hill walking rock climbing and winter skills courses for all levels and abilities. I am a Mountain Training Provider for Mountaineering Ireland delivering courses in Mountain Skills Training and Assessment Mountain Leader Training and Assessment Rock Climbing Instructor Training and Assessment and the new Rock Skills Award.
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.
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
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!
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.
Hi there Thanks for being interested in finding out about me. You know my names Sam. Im now 35. Sometimes I reside in Lancashire but often I am to be found in whatever part of the UK has the best weather at any given moment.Ive been working and playing in the outdoors since 2002. Ive tried every style of interacting with the beautiful scenery of this country I can get my hands on; biking cycling climbing scrambling caving paddling swimming running BASE jumping and skydiving all over the UK Europe and far beyond. To me my qualifications are proof that I can properly care for the people I take with me for adventures. They are the opportunity to enjoy the work I need to do in this world and a way of sharing incredible situations with like minded folk.
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>
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.
Ive been climbing and enjoying the mountains for over 40 years passing on skills to young and old along the way! My main motivation is to develop clients skills and watch them progress better equipped onto yet more adventures. I always get a keen sense of satisfaction seeing my clients learn new skills and overcome the challenges they face on their journey. Ive climbed across the UK on all types of crags but just love the British sea cliffs and big mountain crags. My extensive experience climbing overseas includes: USA (California Wyoming Utah Colorado) Morocco (Anti-Atlas) Spain (Costa Durada Costa Blanca El Chorro) France (Chamonix area Fontainebleau Durance Valley Orpierre Annecy etc etc) Tenerife and Sardinia. Although I dont deliver skills in winter conditions or Alpine environments Ive been visiting the Alps to climb and ski for my own enjoyment since the 80s visiting France Switzerland and Italy.
Hi, I'm Matt Prince a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor based in the New Forest. With a deep passion for adventure, I specialize in sea cliff climbing and provide expert technical advice to outdoor centres. Whether you're navigating the intricacies of ropes courses or scaling the rugged cliffs by the sea I bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to every climb and training session.
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.
I started climbing at the age of 9 when I went on a 6 week course at Huddersfield Climbing Wall. From then onwards climbing became my life and I have been fortunate enough to travel all over the UK with it. During my teens I went on several trips to the Alps and at 16 I climbed Kilimanjaro. In my 20s I moved to Cornwall and climbed on nearly every cliff down there ticking off some of the most classic climbs along the way. Im now based in the Lake District and work part time as a Senior Instructor for Outward Bound as well as running my own Mountaineering Instruction business.I started my journey towards becoming an instructor in 2009 when I went on my SPA training in the Lakes. I now hold the RCI Summer Mountain Leader Winter Mountain Leader and Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor qualifications. Im also just embarking on my journey through the coaching qualifications as well as gaining experience towards WMCI and IML.
12 years of Technical Advisory experience. Broad range of facilities including residential centres through to urban based adrenalin experiences. Registered on the Technical Advisors databaseOne of the most respected and experienced specialists in Disability in the Outdoors. Provider of Climbing for All MTA accredited CPD course. Now providing the new online Disability Awareness course. Also provide disability consultancy developing and improving access to outdoor activities.Founder of the GB paraclimbing team. Chairperson for Adventure for All Institute of Outdoor Learning Professional Practice Group. Extensive knowledge in advising in improving disability access with the BMC Mountain Training and ABCLove being in the hills. Fell raced for 20 years lots of mountaineering and climbing in many parts of the world. Currently loving MTB. Big believer in the power of green spaces for improving mental health.
I am the BMC access volunteer for the Staffordshire Gritstone area and the AMI Peak Area Rep. I regularly contribute to different climbing magazines and have worked on several of the guidebook teams for Peak District guidebooks. As well as holding the MCI I am also a teacher and run my own climbing company Five Clouds Climbing. I climb most days and I am fortunate enough to be sponsored by Boreal. Outside of climbing I have a young family and a keen interest in dog training astrophotography and quite like things to do with cars.
Ive been instructing for over 15 years and in addition to teaching skills Im also a Mountain Training Provider for the Mountain Leader Rock Climbing Instructor and Climbing Wall Instructor schemes as well as the Rock Skills and Mountain Skills schemes through my business Mountain Independence.I have also provided technical support for a number of projects including film and tv safety support on a number of occasions for BBC projects Channel 4 adventure films and promotional films filmed in the UK and abroad. Additionally I have worked rigging numerous Vertical Dance projects across the UK and provided mountain support for geo-seismic crews across Iraq and in Yemen.
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.
I have worked in outdoor education for over 20 years. I started life as a teacher in S Wales and preferred to be on the water boating then moved up to the lakes and into outdoor education and fell in love with the crags and fells! I started working on the mountain training scheme in the late 90s. I share the Head of Centre role at Ghyll Head Outdoor Centre on Windermere Cumbria. The centre has been open for 50 years and has an AALS license. I am a technical advisor for open canoeing and mountaineering.I have a real passion for mountaineering and ski touring in particular. Over the years I have travelled extensively to paddle climb and ski. These days I head to the Alps or Scotland for short bursts it fits better with family life! I hold the MIA and winter ML and a range of paddlesport qualifications I love working on the mountain training scheme and am happiest out on the fells :-)
My name is Lou Tully and I am based in North Wales. I am a Mountain Leader course provider (Freedom Outdoors) and I regularly run training and assessment courses from my base at Capel Tanrallt (www.capeltanrallt.co.uk) and also out of Llanberis. I am always happy to chat through any questions that people might have. I also run navigation climbing and scrambling courses and bespoke days in the hills as well as on the coast.In winter I enjoy heading up to Scotland for some more reliable winter conditions. Please get in touch if you are interested in any winter related tuition or guiding- from winter walking skills to climbing.
I have been mountaineering and climbing since around 1983 when I was a member of a group of 6th form college friends who started climbing. We didnt know what we were doing ............. With some tuition from college staff we gained some knowledge. 17 years in the Royal Engineers enabled me to gain experience qualifications and work in the climbing and mountaineering field. I was able to take part in or organise climbing expeditions to a variety of overseas destinations as well as run a Nordic ski racing team and the Joint Services Mountain Training Centre in Ballachulish. On leaving the Services I worked in youth expeditioning for 10 years firstly with my own company then with Outlooks Expeditions latterly as their Technical Director. During this time I was again on overseas expeditions. I spent 4 1/2 years as the Highland Council / High Life Highland Outdoor Education Officer - which was an enlightening experience. Since 2018 I have worked as a freelance Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor with my own clients as well as Glenmore Lodge West Coast Mountain Guides Jagged Globe Dubh Mor and Scottish Rock and Water. I also lead overseas expeditions for Jagged Globe. I have met and worked with some amazing colleagues and clients and feel extremely privileged to still be doing so. In my spare time (as I try not to work full time!) I am a member of Stirling Triathlon Club represent Great Britain in my age group and am a level 2 Triathlon Coach.
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.
I am a mountaineering instructor and international expedition leader based in the South West of England as a former British Army officer I am highly experienced and passionate about training and developing people and with this desire that I founded my company Mountain Addiction (mountain-addiction.co.uk). I am a holder of the Mountaineering Instructor Award and a full member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors I am also medically qualified as a Wilderness First Responder and a military Ski Touring Leader (Ski Leader 3).As well as mountaineering instruction and leading expeditions I am also highly experienced at delivering leadership coaching and team development facilitation to high level corporates middle management sports coaches and more. My varied background gives me the experience and expertise to develop peoples self confidence leadership and teamwork as well as technical skills for accessing the mountains and the outdoors in general.If you want to learn the skills you need to access the outdoors then please get in touch I would be delighted to help you.
I work for Joint Services Mountain Training Center in Ballachulish.
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.
20+ years of experience working in the outdoor adventure industry working with individuals including various different types of groups in a range of settings from small outdoor centres to youth expeditions around the world. Have held several positions within different organisations as well as continued work as a freelance outdoor instructor across the UK. Very fortunate that I work throughout the year as a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor as well as a Winter Mountain Leader based in the Lake District but often found in North Wales, Scotland and parts of Lancashire and Yorkshire. My work is very varied between instruction mentoring and group work. In my free time, I try to spend as much time in the mountains as possible and especially love visiting new places and climbing some classic routes. I also instruct across other outdoor activities such as caving and mine trips, watersports and mountain biking.
I love being in the mountains and sharing my passion with other people.
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.
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!
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast based in the Calder Valley on the edge of the South Pennines I combine formal qualifications with extensive mountain experience across some of the worlds most challenging terrain. With a BA (Hons) in Outdoor Leadership Im equally at home navigating hills with map and compass or leading others through technical mountain environments. Over the last few years Ive delivered specialist training across the Joint Services environment including Winter Mountaineering Proficiency courses for JSMTC at Ballachulish Wing and serving as guest instructor on the annual JSMTC Alpine Concentration. My international experience spans ski touring climbing and mountaineering in Bulgaria Norway Iceland France Poland Tibet Germany (where I lived and worked happily for several years) Africa Jordan Canada Austria Nepal Spain and the USA. Recent highlights include leading summer mountaineering in the Mourne Mountains rock climbing instruction in the Lake District and delivering a 10-day Level 2 Nordic skiing and touring programme at the Joint Service Mountaineering Centre in Skeikampen Norway. Whether delivering formal qualifications or sharing mountain craft, I bring decades of experience and genuine passion for helping others discover the transformative power of the outdoors. I also repair boots and climbing shoes; when the weather is marginal/poor, which happens a lot in the South Pennines, have a look and do pop in for a brew to look at a map or local climbing guide if youre passing.
Senior Instructor at Glenmore Lodge Scotlands National Outdoor Training Centre
I have been a qualified teacher working full time in schools for 23 years. In that time I have had the fortune to work with some amazingly motivated young people and some exceptional classroom practitioners. They all should be thanked for their patience and for giving me the opportunity to improve my pedagogy as an outdoor professional. I have been a PE Teacher a Head of Outdoor Education Assistant Head Deputy and now Headteacher/CEO of an Academy Trust. As an educator and coach I aspire to help people reach their potential in the outdoors. Providing inspirational experiences and quality learning opportunities that will help them to become confident to take on adventures independently. Holding the MCI & the Development Climbing Coach certificates I offer a wide variety of mountaineering and climbing opportunities both indoors and outdoors. A background in (degree) Exercise Physiology & Biomechanics has certainly been instrumental in breaking down movement patterns and periodising training plans for improved performance. I have led expeditions and climbed extensively in Europe as well as bigger trips to the U.S and New Zealand. I am a full member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors and I aim to provide the highest quality experiences underpinned by sound and up to date theoretical principles.I do not rely on working freelance which has enabled me to take on interesting projects - as long as the big projects fall in the school holidays! I am always happy to network and to share good practice and resources so feel free to get in touch.Additional quals to MTUK: Leadership & Management: FCMI CMgr MEdEducation: NPQH PGCE BSc(hons)Outdoors: Level 2 Coach British Canoeing MBLA Mountain Biking
Full time at Glenmore Lodge yet always keen for a few extra days work out in the hills so send me a message and we can see what may be possible...even if I cannot I know people who can. I have worked on over 200 Mountain Training courses training and assessing. These include WMCI MCI ML Winter and ML. I am also a current course director for the training and assessment of these awards. Over 30 years working as an outdoor professional, passionate about many things outdoor related and qualified to lead and coach in advanced environments in White Water Kayak Sea Kayak and Open Canoe. Former elite-level mountain marathoner. Active technical adviser, sailor and keen fisherman...
I am an adept leader with various instructional developmental and teaching experiences. I am excellent at managing and facilitating learning in people and have a positive approach to life with a strong duty of care.
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.
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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