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 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.
I work as an Outdoor Instructor Guide and Expedition Leader in the UK and abroad. I hold the UKs highest award (WMCI) and therefore instruct and guide various individuals in both summer and winter conditions.I lead overseas expeditions instruct rock and winter climbing mountaineering and lead groups in gorges canyons coasteering and kayaking/canoeing activities. Asides from the UK other regions I have operated in are Africa Alaska Antarctica the Andes the Arctic the European Alps the Hajar Mountains and the Himalayas. Therefore I have a vast amount of experience managing people in challenging terrain including at high altitudes and in extreme cold and hot environments. I am a qualified teacher (PGCE) teaching geography to 11-18 year old students and hold two BSc degrees in Outdoor & Sport Studies and Zoology.
Outdoor Qualifications: Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, Cave Instructors Certificate, RCI provider (number 843) and Course Director for ML, HML, RCI (since 1996)Honorary member of Association of Mountaineering Instructors and previous Chair of AMI 2019 - 2023 British Caving Association CIC trainer/assessor and previous Chair of National CIC Trainer/Assessor PanelLCMLA panel member and provider Cave/Mine/Vertical Leader coursesITC First Aid at Work Currently inspector for AALA inspectorate freelance instructor trainer and consultant for climbing mountaineering and caving in the UK (see www.philbaker.org)Previous post Team Manager � Outdoor and Environmental Education Service (OEE)Responsible for whole of outdoor provision for Nottinghamshire County Council -3 day centres/2 residential centres/1 urban adventure base Outdoor Education Advice and support to schools. All areas of management including staffing budget policy partnership development and business planning. (In addition to retaining Head of Centre role at Hagg Farm OEC)Climbing/mountaineering:Rock climbing in UK Europe and America since 1978. Some highlights include El Capitan (Nose/Lurking Fear) and many UK routes up to E5/7b (every route�s a good route!)Winter/ice climbing since 1980. Some highlights include Minus Two Orion Face Direct Smiths (Meagaidh) Silver Tear Eagle Ridge and new ice routes in NorwayMountaineering since 1983. Highlights include Brenva Spur Mt Blanc Cassin Route Piz Badile West Face of Naranjo de Bulnes and West Buttress Mt McKinley (Alaska)Caving: Caved extensively in Peak Yorkshire Mendip South Wales and Vercors. Includes Gouffre Berger (3 times) discovering new cave up to -440m in Albania International expedition to Abkhazia (2012) and bottomed Krubera (-2196m) over ten days � at the time the deepest known cave in the world
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.
Based in Sheffield I run a small business called Alienmountain providing coaching and instruction over a wide range of mountain activities. I am also part of the inspectorate on behalf of the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) for the North of England ( https://adventurerms.org.uk/team/john-allen/ )The higher awards have opened the way for me to share skills with others to help them to improve. I like teaching people to lead on trad grit and steep ice the most and teaching navigation the least.
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>
I Hold RCI and I am MCI. I love living here in North Wales for the climbing fell-running and the amazing outdoor community. Before working as an outdoor instructor I used to work in the Environmental Sector for the pharmaceutical industry and oil and gas. Im happiest outside and helping others to reach their aspirations.I am currently working with mental health and well-being groups and disadvantaged groups to share the amazing capacity of nature and activity to de-stress and take a break from our internal strife. And in the process develop independence to continue enjoying these spaces and activities into the future.
Freelance instructor based in North West main activities include Mountain Walking Climbing and Mountaineering. MCI ML and RCI with own insurance DBS first aid etc. Other instructor qualls include L3 Kayak Trail Cycle Leader Power Boat L2 and Safety Boat D of E assessor and Teaching Certificate. Available for all types of freelance work around the UK.
I 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.
Climbing is a passion and being able to teach my passion to others is without doubt the best job in the world. Climbing is a way of life to be embraced and every minute of it; whether high on an alpine mountain or pumped on a sports route; should be enjoyed and savoured. If not climbing then what else is there?I started climbing at age 16 on an Army Cadet trip to South Wales. I have never looked back. My rock shoes have sought out grip on routes all over the world; my favourite place to climb being the rock climbing mecca of Red Rocks Nevada. Sports climbing is clearly fun but climbing high above your last piece of decent pro is definitely the way ahead. :)
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.
Iain Miller is a rock climber guidebook author and hill walker who lives works and plays on sea cliffs sea stacks mountain ranges and uninhabited islands of County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland. Iain has spent the last 20 years seeking and finding unclimbed rock and summits in both the Orkney Islands and in County Donegal in Ireland. He has acquired a unique set of skills gained over these years as a mountaineer rock climber and marine engineer for too many years to mention. He has explored the mountains and coastline of County Donegal since 2007 resulting in a unique and in-depth knowledge of the geography and features of the area. finding and climbing over 50 previously unclimbed sea stacks including Tor M�r Irelands highest sea stack and Cnoc na Mara the best sea stack rock climb on earth. This has allowed him to create a collection of adventures and outdoor experiences which coupled with his in-depth knowledge of the geology of both the coastal and upland environments of Donegal has created a unique and compelling visitor experience for those seeking a new level of outdoor adventure.
Im a Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor qualification based in Fort William and help introduce people to the skills of walking mountaineering and climbing in summer or winter in the UK. As an IML I have also been assessed in my ability to look after walking groups overseas in areas not requiring the skills of Alpinism. I love teaching climbing and mountaineering and helping people become more independent on the crags and mountains. When not doing that i climb myself often with my family.Im actively involved Training Assessing and Mentoring future generations of Mountaineering Instructors and provide Mountain Training climbing qualifications through my own business. I give expert advice on management instruction and procedures for climbing walls and work for Mountain Training Scotland providing CPD for other trainers and assessors. Im fascinated by climbing movement and how we can help people develop it.I love exploratory mountaineering and Ive led expeditions for both adults and youth groups from Antarctica to Greenland and Bolivia to Tanzania and personal trips to places like Afghanistan and Mongolia with over 30 expeditions and 15 first ascents.Despite all this MY FIRST LOVE IS STILL HELPING PEOPLE BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT IN GOING TO THE CRAGS AND MOUNTAINS.If you fancy some time with me I can offer:INSTRUCTION- introducing or improving mountaineering or climbing skills summer or winter in ScotlandGUIDING- climbing or mountaineering on classic routes or hidden gems summer or winter in ScotlandNATIONAL GOVERNING BODY AWARDS- CWI CWDI RCI RCDI FC DC and FUNdas 1-3TECHNICAL ADVICE and STAFF TRAINING- I can offer expert advice on systems and staff training for mountain related activities and climbing walls.I prefer red wine or gin to whisky have a couple of strong black coffees a day and enjoy cooking for the family to wind down.It costs nothing to ask a question so if you want to know more then drop me a line.Al
I have 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 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!
Scott Kirkhope is the Director of Elite Guides. Based in Fort William Scotland, Elite Guides offers a wide range of high-quality mountain guiding and instructional courses. Ben Nevis Guides Skye Cuillin Ridge Guides and Glencoe Mountain Guides - offering Guided Rock Climbing Guided Scrambles and Winter Climbing Courses and Guided Winter Climbing. Scott has spent 20 years working in the outdoor sector in a range of roles from a Trainee instructor to a Senior Instructor at outdoor education centres before starting his own company. Scott is the current Development Officer for AMI.
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
Ex RAF Helicopter Aircrew - 17 yearsChinook Force & as a SAR Winchman / WinchOp Instructor.LLMRT Team Member
Dean has been climbing mountaineering and running in the mountains of the UK and abroad for over 20 years he has experience climbing traditional and sports routes mountaineering soaring peaks up to 6 300m and has a passion for running long distances in the mountains. Dean started Adventure Awaits in 2017 and offers courses and guiding services for individuals families and groups. You can check out our Instagram to see all the adventures that we have been doing recently with the handle adventure_awaits_uk
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.
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.
Graham Sven Hassall holds the Mountaineering Instructor Award is a Winter Mountain Leader and recently completed a BA (Hons) in Leadership (Outdoors). He enjoys all aspects of being in the mountains but it is new routing though that really gets him going; Sven has an ever growing collection of first ascents around the world always on site without prior inspection up to standards of E1 5b and heights of 6900m. He climbs E3 (a benefit of living 400m away from the crags at Symonds Yat!) aid climbs or writes when it rains and speaks fluent Spanish.
Carl has over 30 years of climbing and mountaineering experience and has been working in the outdoor adventure industry for over 20 years. Carl is a full member of AMI and is a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (MCI) and is a course director for the Climbing Wall Instructor award. He is currently working towards becoming a Course director for the Rock Climbing Instructor award. Carl is also a member of British Canoeing and is a qualified White-Water Kayak (L4) and Surf (L3T) Coach and assessor. The combined qualifications and experience enables Carl to work competently as a Technical Advisor/Expert across a range of land-based and water-based activities.In addition Carl has a BA (Hons) in Education and holds Diploma qualifications in Sport Science and Sport Psychology and worked as a lecturer in Outdoor Education at Northumberland College for a number of years. When not working in the outdoors Carl can usually be found out and about enjoying his own adventures. Carl has travelled extensively around the world and has been involved in many climbing and kayaking expeditions. These have included a wide range of climbing and mountaineering trips to the Alps Spain Africa the USA and Asia. Carl has organised and led mountaineering expeditions to the Alps the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and the Himalayas. He has also kayaked extensively in the Alps and was a member of an independent 16-day expedition which involved kayaking the length of the Grand Canyon.He is passionate about introducing people to the great outdoors and helping them to develop appropriate skills and knowledge; enabling them to have their own big adventures.Carl�s work currently involves a blend of private instructing coaching expedition leadership and Technical Advisor/Expert work through his own company; �Mountain Escape: Walk-Scramble-Climb� and freelance work for a number of other providers. This includes on-location film safety work for a major Netflix production.
Growing up on the West Coast of Wales gave me the freedom to take part in many outdoor activities. Attending a school that actively promoted the D of E Awards gave me the opportunity to learn so much more. Following A levels, I worked in different outdoor education environments and knew it was to be in that industry I would make my career in that industry. Being a trainee at Arete Outdoor Centre in Llanrug gave me my first real experience of climbing and mountaineering, and I became hooked! Following my SPA ML Paddle Sport Award and invaluable experience at Arete, I secured an activity instructor role at Ridgway Adventure in the North West Highlands of Scotland. This enabled me to develop climbing and mountaineering skills. Returning there for a second season in April 2019. September 2019 saw me leave the UK to take up a Glacier Guide role in Iceland. Working in the Skaftafell National Park was a fantastic opportunity to explore glaciers and ice caves. Having the awards makes me proud and has opened up a new world for me. I worked hard to get them, and I am prepared for the hard graft to achieve the next steps. My goals are to work towards my WML and MCI and become the best I can be.
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.
14 years instructing. Walking climbing paddling and Sailing in the UK. Specialising in adaptive sports and working with people with disabilities in the outdoors at Calvert Trust Lake District. Worked as a ski instructor in Canada and Switzerland for 7 winter seasons. Biggest passion is for climbing and mountaineering. Sharing that environment with friends family and clients. Also a member of Keswick Mountain Rescue team for four years.
An active instructor with 30 years experience in aspects of summer winter and alpine regions.
My name is Dan and I’m a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor with a strong passion for climbing and scrambling. You can find me on my days off making the most of the rock that surrounds me in North Wales. I enjoy sharing experiences and knowledge with others in the outdoors. Giving people the skills to be safe and be able to enjoy the outdoor for themselves. I’m an experienced instructor and have been working in the outdoors for over 8 years. In that time I have worked to build my experience and qualifications not only in outdoor activities but also in teaching and reflective practice and now hold one of the highest qualifications for summer mountaineering in the UK. When delivering courses I ensure that they are tailored specifically to the clients requirements and prepare them for their next steps no matter where they might be.
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!
Director of Outdoor Education at The Abbey School in Reading
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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!
I am a highly qualified and experienced event organiser mountain guide and safety professional. I am the director of Dave Talbot Ltd - https://davetalbot.net/ I have a wide and varied breadth and depth of experience gained over the past 22 years and use it to work as a technical advisor for large organisations. To date my events have made over �7 million for charities around the UK and Europe. I have worked for the BBC Touching the Void The Royal British Legion Channel 4 Boots Suzuki PWC Hyundai Jaguar/Land Rover and others creating brand events building events in remote locations mountain guiding around the world filming and performing safety work. I have been featured in the BBC �Coast� series several times climbing new routes for the cameras and presenting on different shows. In 2014 I ran the event that launched the Geneva Motor Show for Jaguar/Land Rover this combined all of my skills from logistics to health and safety and creativity. In 2015 I was sponsored by Suzuki to ride from the UK to Slovenia on motorbikes and take a BBC presenter up the north face of Triglav and self film the whole project. More recently I�ve just been sponsored by Montane to make a film about climbing Mt Kenya and speed climbing Kilimanjaro.More information on my filming safety work and projects can be found here - https://davetalbot.net/tv-and-film-safety/Details on my creative production and content work can be found here - https://davetalbot.net/adventurecontent/
I am an active Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor and expedition leader.I have been working in the outdoor industry for the last 25 years.I hold the Mountain Training Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor qualification (WMCI). I work throughout the summer and winter and work across all mountain areas of the UK.As an expedition leader I have led more than 40 trips around the world with both young people and adults these trips have mainly been to the greater ranges in Asia and South America as well as trips to Africa and Northern Europe.I work full time with Jagged Globe in Sheffield as the Head of Operations.
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 started climbing and mountaineering at 14. I have climbed and led expeditions all over the world on six continents. I train and assess HML ML and I am one the UKs most experienced SPA providers having trained and assessed on over 100 courses.I live in Sheffield but spend my winters in Scotland.I am also a qualified photojournalist and was lucky enough to accompany and photograph Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker on their legendary American Wideboyz road trip which culminated in their ascent of the hardest off-width rock climb in the world.
I am an active climber and climbing instructor with a comprehensive knowledge of UK climbing both summer and winter. I also know how to have a laugh. Cheers. H
I am a qualified Mountaineering Instructor and Winter Mountain Leader based in Snowdonia North Wales.I run courses covering all aspects of summer mountaineering & winter hillwalking as well as guided walking and climbing from the sea cliffs of Anglesey to the mountain crags of Snowdonia. Climbing courses & summer mountaineering courses are generally run in North Wales. Winter courses are generally run in North Wales and on the west coast of Scotland.Group sizes are generally kept small to give the best quality of instruction. All courses are bespoke and can be tailored to the requirements of participants.
An experienced mountaineering instructor providing courses and instruction across the South West and major mountain areas of the UK.RCI HML LL and ICA Course Director. Deliver refresher courses and skills courses for all aspects of summer mountaineering; climbing navigation and summer mountaineering instruction. AMI SW Representative - coordinating and organising a variety of CPD and social opportunities in support of the associations aims. MTA SW member and workshop delivery (former SW coordinator)Former Coach of the GB Paraclimbing Team - mindset and performance coaching for the team.Technical Advice - With a wealth of experience not only in climbing and mountaineering but in organisational development and training design from other aspect of my career; I offer services from ad hoc advice to full service packages including site specific training and assessment based on your needs current best practice and ensuring you can satisfy your legal duty of care. I am on the Adventure For All recommended Technical Adviser for Accessible Climbing register provide courses and workshops for Mountain Training (see above) the BMC AMI and MTA.In addition to mountaineering I have a wealth of experience in Leadership and personal development including; 10+ years Command experience in the Army Reserve including service in Afghanistan and the development of regionalised recruit training strategy. Operations management in a large adventure company delivering personal development and leadership training. I deliver a workplace coach education programme for students in higher education. I regularly deliver training and coaching workshops for corporate organisations universities colleges and schools. I am a certified Teacher (DET) master coach and member of the Chartered Management Institute.
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 first moved to North Wales in 2011 I was on a voluntary scheme at an outdoor education centre. I quickly fell in love with the mountains and the multiple environments that were so accessible. I finished my degree in adventure education in 2013 and moved back to north Wales that summer. I then completed a second traineeship at another centre in the heart of Snowdonia. I never left North Wales and became a freelance outdoor instructor. Ive been working in all sorts of places since then in a lot of activities including sea level traversing coasteering canyoning gorge scrambling canoeing kayaking mountaineering (summer and winter) climbing mining and educational trips such as sea shore studys and river studys.I joined llanberis mountain rescue team in October 2015.
Runs The Highland Mountain Company based in Fort William. Offering walking mountaineering and climbing activities in the West Highlands. To ask a question or to view more of whats on offer visit www.thehmcompany.co.uk
Hi Im a climbing wall manager and outdoor instructor working for places leisure in both a group support role and as manager of their Wyre forest site. I also work as a freelance mountain leader and rock climbing instructor passing on my enthusiasm for the great British outdoors
Based in Llanberis, Eryri (North Wales), if I am not already out working in the mountains, I spend most of my spare time walking, scrambling or climbing there. So if you are ready to come and join me for an awesome adventure together, feel free to contact me! Professional Qualifications: Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, Summer Mountain Leader, Rock Climbing Instructor and REC Advanced Outdoor First Aid, Padlesport Instructor / Foundation Safety Rescue Training
I started working in the Outdoor sector in 2006 with little experience and through work and friends I quickly developed a passion for all things in the Outdoors.Working my way up through the SPA ML CWLA and Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (formally MIA) Award schemes. I now actively use my Awards for an Activity Centre company providing Technical advice and Staff training and Development. I provide climbing and Naviagtion courses in Rossendale and West Yorkshire and also work as a freelance MCI instructor in the Peaks Dales Lakes Snowdonia and occasionally Scotland when I can.Its not all about work though I try to get out as often as possible personally and love getting out there pushing myself having adventures and just having fun in the outdoors.
I have been extensively climbing and mountaineering since 2005 but was brought up in the hills and on the crags as my Dad was also an instructor. Since getting back into climbing and mountaineering I have travelled all over the world pursing my passion. I feel totally content and relaxed in the mountains and love trying to impart the joy of being in the outdoors on others. Since following the MIA pathway I have introduced lots of people to a new hobby be that trad climbing or hillwalking. I get most fulfilment from seeing people who I have instructed going out and sending me pictures of them on their journeys.
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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