Introduction

  • Hill walkers admire a rainbow whilst on a Hillwalking course in the Peak District
    Mountain Training

    Hill Skills

    During two fun and action packed days on the Hill Skills course, we will equip you with the skills and knowledge to safely undertake hill walks in the upland areas of the UK. Absolutely no experience of hill walking or navigation is required prior to a hill skills course. We spend approximately four to five...
  • Two girls learning to use a compass and map read on an Introduction to Navigation course

    Introduction to Navigation (1 day)

    A one day navigation course for the complete beginner. Have fun, learn skills and begin exploring the amazing outdoors. Our one navigation day course gives you the basics to go out and come home safely. Delivered by massively experienced instructors in a fun and engaging way in the beautiful Peak District. Who is it for...
  • Two women in the Peak District looking at their map and compass whilst on an introduction to navigation course.

    Introduction to Navigation (2 days)

    Navigation is an essential building block to equip anyone for outdoor adventures. This two day beginners navigation course is great fun, and gives you the basics to be competent on walks on paths around the Peak District and beyond. We also cover basic emergency procedures so you can be safe anywhere on the hills. Who...
  • A man scrambles up Moel Siabod in Snowdonia
    Mountain Training

    Mountain Skills Course

    During two fun and action packed days on the Mountain Skills course, we will equip with the skills and knowledge to safely undertake mountain walks in the upland areas of the UK. Highly qualified and experienced instructors, guide your learning throughout the mountain skills course, so you come away confident to undertake your own adventures....
  • A man scrambles up Moel Siabod in Snowdonia

    Summer Mountain Skills Week

    Learn the fundamental skills for moving over hills and mountains in this five day fun packed course. Its essentially a foundation for a lifetime of action packed and inspiring adventures in the hills. Highly qualified and experienced instructors, guide your learning throughout the mountain skills week, so you come away confident to undertake your own...
  • Winter walkers with ice axes and crampons heading up a hill in Scotland on a winter skills course.

    Winter Skills Long Weekend

    Learn winter skills to be safe in the hills and wet your appetite for wild winter adventures. A fun course delivered by expert instructors.
  • A lady winter mountaineering in Scotland with an ice axe.

    Winter Skills Week

    Winter skills for walking in the hills and mountains. Five days of great company, top class instruction and amazing experiences. Over the five days, you will learn about the equipment and techniques you require to be safe in winter. You will examine some of the unique hazards that winter brings and through the course of...
  • Marrakesh with the Atlas mountains in the background

    Toubkal Winter Mountaineering

    A week of Moroccan winter mountaineering in the High Atlas mountains with an ascent of Jebel Toubkal (4167m), North Africa’s highest peak Easily accessible high alpine walking, inspiring mountains, and warm welcoming Berber culture make this an unforgettable quick winter hit. With one of our core instructional team, accompanied by a local english speaking guide,...
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    Peak District Environmental Workshops

    Fantastic CPD for aspirants and leaders. Environmental workshops to develop your understanding of nature.
  • Delivering CPR on an outdoor first aid course in the Peak District

    Outdoor First Aid (NGB recognised)

    A highly practical outdoor first aid course delivered by highly experienced tutors who are either Paramedics or experienced Mountain Rescuers. This course is recognised by Mountain Training, Paddle UK, RYA and many other governing bodies as fulfilling the requirements for Outdoor First Aid. “The best first aid course I have ever done, and, I have...
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    Private Guiding & Courses

    We often work with individuals or small groups to deliver courses or adventures anywhere on the planet. Different people have different starting points in their outdoor journey, so don’t feel constrained by our standard list of courses. It’s also great to develop a relationship with us over time and as your skills and ambitions grow...
  • A group of ladies on a rock climbing taster day, sat on rocks in the Burpage valley in the Peak District.

    Rock Climbing Taster Day

    With some of the best climbing the UK has to offer right on our doorstep we can provide a brilliant introduction to the vertical world, both in ascent and descent. It’s a fantastic day out just for fun or as a team building day. From the fundamentals of movement and balance, to the more technical...
  • Boulderer at Stanage Plantation © Luke Fletcher

    Introduction to Bouldering

    Experience world class Peak District bouldering only minutes from our door as we develop your climbing technique and teach you how to become a safe boulderer. Who is it for ? This course is not designed for the complete beginner (see our Introduction to Rock Climbing course for this) but for someone who has bouldered or climbed...
  • A lady learning how to rock climb on a introduction to rock climbing course in the Peak District.
    Mountain Training

    Introduction to Rock Climbing

    This is the ideal course for the complete beginner or those with some experience indoors who are now looking to head outside and get to grips with real rock. From the fundamentals of movement and balance, to the more technical aspects of anchors and abseiling, this short course covers all the basics for you to...
  • Rock Climbing Camp

    Rock Climbing Camp

    Embark on your first climbing trip with our 5 day rock climbing camp for 14 – 17 year olds. You’ll develop your outdoor climbing skills, meet other climbers and surround yourself with all things climbing for a full week. That’s what climbing trips are for, after all! If you have been before and would like...
  • Adventure Travel and Expedition Photography

    Adventure Travel and Expedition Photography

    How to get the most out of photographing your holiday, trek or expedition. From the basics of exposure and composition to the complexities of taking photographs safely in urban and more extreme adventurous environments. This two day course covers a wide variety of techniques for safe, effective and rewarding Adventure Travel and Expedition photography. Who...