I was first introduced to the mountains of the UK as a teenager nearly 40 years ago and my enthusiasm for being in the mountains, in whichever season, has not diminished since. I have found mountaineering a perfect release from the pressures of everyday life, enjoying the simple pleasures of solitude, bracing air, amazing views and advocate these benefits to anyone who would like to improve their fitness and well being. My enjoyment of mountaineering led me to leading groups for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and onto professional Mountaineering qualifications. I hold the Summer, Winter and International Mountain Leader Awards, qualifying me to lead groups in the mountains, both summer and winter, in the UK and around the world. I have led groups in Nepal, Indian Himalaya, Peruvian Andes, Iceland and Slovenia amoungst other countries. More recently I have developed my off piste skiing skills and become a Ski Tour Leader, taking groups ski mountaineering in the Alps. If you are interested in getting out into the mountains but are not sure how to do it safely or where to start, then Dave and I would be very happy to introduce you to these wonderful landscapes, whenever and wherever you would like to go.
I discovered the outdoors as a teenager on a school visit to the Highlands of Scotland and since then, I have come to love the mountains, and the rich variety of rural landscapes that the UK has to offer. I led my first group in the hills as a cadet over 40 years ago, and since then have had the privilege leading groups both in the UK and abroad. I enjoy sharing my love of the outdoors with adults and children and have been supporting groups for the Duke of Edinburgh scheme for many years. I have a particular interest in navigation, studying how the brain actually does it and also delivering training at all levels from rural to featureless mountain environments. I am always looking to improve my outdoor skills and I hold the UK Summer Mountain leader qualification along with an advanced First Aid qualification. I have led in all areas of the UK and in the countries of Nepal, Canada, Tanzania and most of the European Alpine countries. In particular I have a deep knowledge of Nepal and Slovenia. I get huge satisfaction from enabling others to visit places they thought beyond them, and I hope that I can do this for you.