Staff & Guides
:John started the company in 2004 taking groups walking in the Lake District Fells. John's keen interest in the Lakeland fells and his love for mountaineering and rock climbing finally forced him to make a business out of his favourite past times, after spending more time in the fells than at his (then) job!
He has been walking these fells since a boy, aged just 5 when he completed Catbells his first fell, unaided. He's keen to help in the upkeep of the environment, attends the BMC meets, volunteers with local projects and is knowledgeable on animals, birds, flora and forna to be found on the fells.
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Lyanda joined the team full time at Christmas 2009, taking over the full time running of the office and publicity side of the company. Lyanda is recovering from a serious car accident in 2008 but with the help of physio and John she gets to 'have a go' at some of the smaller fells. She has been pushing her luck in the snow and ice this year, luckily with micro spikes so no new breaks!
Lyanda loves adventure and adrenaline and likes to find the team new challenges some are sure to be introduced in 2011 so keep your eyes peeled you never know where we can take you on your next day out!
Adam Cooper:
Adam is currently studying Outdoor Education at Cumbria University.
During 2010 he'll be joining the team on a more permanent basis after completing his training.
He is a breathe of fresh air in the fells and to be fair the next generation of Instructors of outdoor pursuits. With his spiky hair and love for the outward bounds his enthusiasm will be sure to rub off on you. He's the kind of guy who wants to take on the thrills of the world one scream at a time. 2011 he could come into his own, keep watching he's going places.
Adam is currently writing a blog about his training, it can be read here
Paul Mitchinson:
Paul lives in the North East and has many years experience leading groups in the Lakes, Cheviots and Yorkshire.
His full time occupation as a nurse is very rewarding and worthwhile career with a need to take charge and make decisions he's a cool cat when the pressure is on.
His passion outside his full time job is walking and it's plain to see, he is easy to warm to and inspires confidence. When possible he spends all his spare time walking.
Paul is also a mountain bike leader and with Cumbria and the north east providing some of the best tracks in England who can fault him.
Bryan Wakeley:
Bryan moved to the Lakes from York to complete a Bsc Outdoor Studies degree at Ambleside 8 years ago. Since then his passion for the mountains has grown and he enjoys being out on the hills when ever he can, whether climbing, walking, fell running or mountain biking.
Bryan has climbed all over Britain in both summer and winter, and has also spent 2 summers climbing in the Alps.
Bryan currently works at the Climbers Shop in Ambleside, and also as a freelance outdoor instructor.