In October 2018 myself and 15 clients travelled to the start of our adventure in Kathmandu, Nepal. I have posted below some pictures from our amazing 21 day adventure.
Category Archives: mountain walking
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LEARN, LEAD, INSPIRE – IN THE HILLS
Gold D of E – Brecon Beacons
This week I have spent 4 days up in the sunny Brecon Beacons working on a Gold D of E Qualifying expedition with Windsor High School. I have been working as an assessor/supervisor with 7 young people who were completing the final stage of there expedition phase for there Gold D of E. On theContinue reading “Gold D of E – Brecon Beacons”
Snowdon Horseshoe
Last week myself and fellow mountain leader Neil headed off to Snowdonia for a CPD day in the mountains. The main focus of the day was to practice movement on steep ground. In this regard we looked at the weather forecast for several days prior to the trip and decided on climbing Snowdon via CribContinue reading “Snowdon Horseshoe”
Mountain Skills and Wild Camping Course
Last week I spent two days with Adie working on the skills required to safely travel in a mountain enviroment. We spent 2 days walking around the Moelwyns in Snowdonia which included an Idyllic Wild camp. The weather forecast indicated snow lying above 750m so ice axe and crampons were packed just in case. WeContinue reading “Mountain Skills and Wild Camping Course”
Winter Wild Camp – Snowdonia
This was my first outing with the Bremex Mountaineering and Climbing club – http://www.bremex.org.uk. At 09-00 am on Saturday morning I joined Jim, Claire, Kent,Julia and Graham in the Pinnacle Cafe in Capel Curig. After a chat and a cup of tea we split into two groups and started on our journey into the mountains.TheContinue reading “Winter Wild Camp – Snowdonia”
Scafell Pike
In November I spent a great couple of days up in the Lake District with a group of 5 friends on their annual walking weekend. The objective for the weekend was England’s highest mountain Scafell Pike. The walk started off at Wasdale Head and we slowly ascended the footpath that runs alongside Lingmell Gill upContinue reading “Scafell Pike”
Mountain Experience Weekend
Im working with Duncan Clark of North Ridge Adventure in the summer months on the Mountain Experience Weekend. Below are dates and a description of the course for anybody who maybe interested in attending. Snowdonia – £185 per person 6th and 7th July, 3rd and 4th August 2013, 7th and 8th September 2013, 5th andContinue reading “Mountain Experience Weekend”
Navigation Day
I have been working with Duncan Clark form North Ridge Adventures on a navigation day with a group of college students from City College, Coventry. All of the students are studying on a Uniform Public Services Access Course. The objective of the day was to transfer the classroom based knowledge of map and compass skillsContinue reading “Navigation Day”
