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.
Since completing my ML training in 1997 Ive been using the Mountain Training Awards to introduce and train others in the great outdoors. Holding these awards have led to work and travel that has taken me to all kinds of wild places around the world with all sorts of interesting people. I am currently based in North Wales where I am Head of Outdoor Education at St Davids College overseeing an incredible programme of adventurous expeditions and activities including some MT courses. Outside of work Im an active travelling climber and mountaineer - you can see what Im up to currently at my website blog: www.mountainlifestyle.co.uk
Mountaineering Instructor and Climbing Coach based in Edinburgh. I can offer tailored winter climbing, winter skills, rock climbing, scrambling, hillwalking and navigation training and guided days. CWA, SPA, HML, ML and WML refreshers available. Based in Edinburgh, activities and venues can be tailored to you throughout Scotland and Northern England. I have experience in offering technical advice to various volunteer and commercial organisations and can offer these services. Please feel free to contact me for more information!
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 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!
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. :)
For the past eight years I have been working as an outdoor instructor in Scotland England and Wales. The awards that I hold are the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor the Rock Climbing Instructor and the Mountain Leader (Summer). I have used these awards to teach clients how to go trad climbing sport climbing bouldering scrambling and hillwalking. I have also guided clients on rock climbing scrambling and hillwalking routes throughout the UK. The awards have enabled me lead clients in spectacular parts of the UK including the Highlands North Wales the Lake District the Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales. Some of the highlights have been guiding clients over the Cuillins on Skye taking clients multi-pitch climbing in the Lake District and teaching clients how to lead on trad climbs in the Peak District. The awards have enabled me to plan days that provided a suitable level of challenge for clients. I can take clients on rock climbs scrambles and hill walks that they might not be comfortable doing by themselves. It feels like a privilege to be able to give clients these opportunities.
Scott has a career in Outdoor Delivery and Adventure Training. Scott spent several years skiing and mountaineering in Canada before returning to Scotland and joining the Instructor Development Scheme at Glenmore Lodge. He later joined the Royal Air Force as a Physical & Adventurous Training Instructor specialising in adventurous outdoor and resilience programmes Head of Training at RRC Grantown-on Spey responsible for the management and safe delivery of a broad range of NGB expedition and training programmes in UK and overseas.Scott holds a BA (Hons) in Outdoor Leadership Studies and completed the MIC and Joint Service Mountain Guide Award with remits to instruct and guide on glacial alpine terrain. A keen Scottish winter climber Scott has also led expeditions to the Himalaya Greenland Canada Spain Norway Sweden and many Alpine areas. A coaching all-rounder Scott is expert skier and canoeist having completed his International Ski Instructors (ISIA) licence and Advanced Leadership Awards. Scott is currently employed the Guide co-ordinator at Wilderness Scotland a member of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team and also undertakes part time outdoor freelance TV and film safety work.
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.
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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