The
courses are principaly run by qualified mountaineering and kayaking
instructor, Gareth Davies. A keen climber, he holds the highest
UK rock climbing qualification (MIA) that recognises his ability
to safely operate in the mountains and on the cliffs whilst
providing professional and clear instruction. He is also a Asp
Level 5 kayak coach, enabling him to operate on all grades of
water, while providing precise and direct coaching and Level
3 sea kayak coach.
The outdoors has
been central to Gareth all his life. He has climbed extensively
across the UK. His passion has also taken him abroad too exploring
the European Alps, Rockies, Himalaya, Andes and Big Wall climbing
in Yosemite. Similarly in kayaking he has paddled up to grade
5 across the country including out in the Alps, Ecuador and
Peru and has been sea kayaking in Canada, Spain and Greece as
well as up and down the UK.
He started
his professional outdoor career at Plas-y-Brenin, the National
Mountain Centre, worked for many other centres across Wales
and taught and guided climbing in Spain with Compass West.
With
a thorough knowledge of the crags and rivers of North Wales,
a patient understanding of how people learn and an enthusiasm
to be in the outdoors all his courses will exceed your expectations.
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