About Adam
I believe passionately that the outdoor environment offers experiences and adventures for everyone at any level. Be it a multi-day technical expedition, skills coaching course or introductory taster session. They all teach us valuable lessons about our friends, the environment, and most importantly, us.
The outdoors produces skills and memories that last a lifetime and change peoples lives.
My Philosophy
- My courses are designed to offer high instructor to client ratios, promoting safety, learning opportunities and enhancing the overall outdoor experience.
- I believe in having small groups of people getting the most from these high quality days, learning more, going further and developing faster.
- My informal yet professional approach to the outdoors relies on my experience and passion, imparting respect for the environment and action and enjoyment for the group.
- My client to instructor ratios are be governed by the nature of the courses, prior experience, fitness and of course the client’s aspirations.
- I arrange one to one sessions or activities for larger groups.
- I offer services, helping clients to identify points where appropriate training will make a real difference to their ability to accomplish personal goals.
Feel free to contact me about ideas, and what you would like to achieve short and long term and I will endeavor to advise you accordingly.
My Qualifictations and Experience
I have worked professionally in adventure activities for over ten years. I am a fully qualified Cave Instructor (Cert. No. 86) and a member of the Association of Caving Instructors and now one of the UK’s key vertical caving providers. Caving and Canoeing are my technical specialties. I love all of my work, from descending big caves, leading canoe expeditions to a windy day on the hills teaching navigation.
I guide and teach groups and individuals in a multitude of environments both British and foreign, from crags, mountains and caves to lakes and rivers. I also work on a freelance basis in the outdoor sector with groups of people giving them their first taste of outdoor adventure.
I’m lucky enough to live in the heart of the peak district, a place where I can work and play.
My Qualifications
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Adam Canoeing
Cave Instructors Certificate inc National Mines Module (No. 86)
- U.K.C.C. Five Star Leader Canoe
- B.C.U. Level 3 Canoe Coach
- British Canoe Union White Water Safety and Rescue for Canoeists
- Institute of Outdoor Learning Bushcraft Practitioner
- Leave No Trace Awareness Trainer
- Local Cave Leader Trainer and Assessor
- Summer Mountain Leader Award
- Single Pitch Award
- Local Cave Mine Leader Level One
- Local Cave Mine Leader Level Two Derbyshire
- and Yorkshire (including SRT Module)
- First Aid Remote Care
- Trained to teach indoor lead climbing
- Industrial Rope Access Trade Association Level One
Additional training
- I.O.L. aspirant Accredited Practitioner
- Winter Mountain Leader
- B.C.U. 4 star Canoe
- B.C.U. 5 star training
- B.C.U. Kayak/Canoe Safety Test
- B.C.U. Level 2 Canoe Coach Training
- M.L.T.B. Disability Awareness Seminar.
- M.L.T.B. Mountain Leader Trainer Seminar.
- E.S.C. International Ski Test Four Star Gold.
- Basic Health and Safety.
- Basic Food and Hygiene.
- Training in the Children act
- Training in Child Protection.
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention: Basic.
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention: Staff Recovery.
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention: Effective Confrontation.
- Prevention, Assessment, Management of violence and aggression.
- 4*4 Land Rover Off Road Driving Course
What is Cave Instructors Certificate?
The Cave Instructor Certificate is the highest level of professional qualification available in the UK.
It qualifies the holder to instruct all aspects of caving activity, at any level, and to all types of client group, without restriction.
Activity includes:
- Exploration of caves, potholes, and abandoned mines
- Vertical caving skills including Single Rope Technique SRT (abseil descent, ascent by mechanical ‘jammers’)
- Self rescue techniques
- Basic geology and limestone topography (Karst), including cave development
- Hazard awareness and safety guidance, including advice on operating guidelines and procedures