JOHN ROBERTS International Mountain Leader

My business Addventure Awards Ltd. prides itself in delivering quality training, supporting all aspects of UK and overseas expeditions. Young people venturing out on their Bronze DofE for the first time recieve the same attention as more experienced adventurer's requiring specific first aid skills to visit more remote areas of the world. We only train to nationally recognised standards (Ofqual, SQA, Mountain Training) using fully qualified, experienced instructors. We are licenced to work anywhere within the UK, with all ages of clients. A ball park figure for our services is £175 per instructor per day plus reasonable expenses, I do try and offer a discount on these prices where possible for those involved with voluntary organisations, please enquire.

Mountain Leader Refresher Days

We all get a little rusty with time ! Maybe you are considering going for M/L aseessment, wondering if you are still up to speed ? I can offer one to one days on the hills, in an easy, relaxed environment to brush up on those little used hill skills . Rope work to night nav, and everything in between - maybe its just a general overview you require !
Drop me an email / give me a call to discuss your thoughts, advice is free !

First Aid Training

We deliver Ofqual and SQA accredited first aid courses, our awarding organisation are ITC First Ltd. These standards assure clients of a high quality product to an auditable standard. Our attention to detail ensures employers "Checks for due diligence" of individual training providers are fulfilled .
Emergency first aid at work, 6 hours contact time
First Aid at Work 18 hours contact time
Outdoor first aid, validates instructor qualifications 16 hours contact time
Customer specific courses are also available, contact us to discuss your requirements

Duke of Edinburgh's Awards Expeditions

Accredited expedition providers for the DofE Award. We hold an Adventure Licence (L10615/R1642) from the HSE enabling us to deliver Training and Qualifying expeditions for under 18's anywhere within the UK.
Our instructors are all fully qualified (Summer M/L'S), experienced and active in the outdoors ( not classroom types who tell you what WE think you should do !). We will take you out on real expeditions, let you make mistakes, point you in the right direction and help you develop your skills into a memorable, possibly life changing experience.

National Navigation Awards Scheme

We deliver training and assessment for the NNAS at all levels. This scheme has been developed to bring out the best in everyone when it comes to enjoying the great outdoors, with friends and family or an escape alone. From learning the absolute basics about navigation, developing individual confidence allowing you to venture further afield, to total self-reliance before a big trip, we can help you along the way.
We also deliver and help set up Young Navigator Scheme within the school enviroment to support the national curriculum and LOTC projects

Lowland Leader Award

A new initiative from Mountain Training, this scheme equips individuals to lead walking groups in non mountainous areas of UK.
Ideally suited to those involved with Duke of Edinburgh's Award Bronze / Silver expeditions.
We deliver the training ( 2 days) and assessment (a further 2 days) for this award.
You must be registered with Mountain Training before embarking on this leadership award.

Hill + Mountain Skills Scheme

Hill Skills - an introductory scheme for people relativly new to enjoying the magnificent hills of the UK. You will learn how to use map and compass, create your own days out , the equipment to wear and to carry, whatto do to get help if the unexpected happens , how to care for our upland environment.

Mountain Skills - for the more advanced walker with a reasonable level of fitness who want to move safely into more mountainous terrain. We will cover more advanced navigation techniques, moving through steep ground, mountain weather forcasting, planning and preparation for your expeditions, plus emergency procedures.

Trading Since

2008