Overview

A qualified, experienced Mountain Leader and Rock Climbing Instructor, I was born and grew up in Hayfield at the foot of Kinder Scout where the mass tresspass paved the way for hillwalking as we know it. My grandfather raced at Le Mans with Rob Lawrie, a boot maker who supplied the Alpine Club expeditions and made boots for Hillary’s ascent of Everest. Given this history, it was inevitable I’d be involved in the outdoors. I love this history but am equally excited about helping future generations and those new to the mountains.

I’ve worked in the outdoors since 2006. I believe education and life-long learning is important and that mountaineering can be a powerful tool to develop people – whether this is a long, life changing journey or simply climbing a single peak as one-off challenge.

In addition to working as a Mountain Leader and Instructor, my expertise in logistics, planning & project management means I have the capability to deliver highly successful events acrosss a broad range of sectors. I provide logistical & event support services for adventurous activities & challenges to a range of customers including charities, outdoor companies, schools and private companies & high net worth individuals.

I enjoy most outdoor, active sports; hillwalking, skiing, climbing, sailing, cycling (on the road) and swimming in open water. I believe in education and work with young people in the outdoors – through the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and supporting primary schools. I’m based in Manchester and work predominantly in the Peaks, Lakes & Snowdonia, but am UK mobile.

• I am available for private guiding.
• I work on a freelance, contract & consultancy basis.
• I arrange 'open' events, trips & courses that can be attended by anyone.

   

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