Adventure is in Tom's blood. He has climbed, kayaked, walked, cycled, dived, surfed and explored many parts of the UK and Ireland. He has also travelled in a number of locations worldwide including regular trips snowboarding in the French Alps, cross-country skiing in the Arctic Circle of Norway and climbing peaks in Nepal and India.
Tom is a highly skilled and qualified instructor and has been teaching outdoor pursuits since 1999. Tom was a former reservist with the Royal Marine Commandos, worked as a Beach Lifeguard and when not running the business or instructing he can be found working as a stuntman in the film and television industry.
Qualifications
Climbing & Mountaineering
Mountain Climbing Instructor (MCI) (Aspirant)
MT - Mountain Leader (ML)
MT - Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI)
Canoeing & Kayaking
BC - Level 3 Surf Kayak Coach
BC - White Water Safety and Rescue
BC - 4* Inland (White Water)
Bushcraft and Survival
NCFE - Advanced Bushcraft Instructor
Royal Marines Commando - Combat Survival Assistant Instructor
Royal Navy - Personal Survival Course and Underwater
Helicopter Escape
First Aid Instructor
HSE - First Aid at Work
ECP - Outdoor First Aid
Rope Access
IRATA - L2 Technician
Life Guarding & Rescue
RLSS - Beach Lifeguard
RLSS - Pool Lifeguard
Royal Marines Commando - Safety Swimmer
Fitness Training
YMCA - Gym Instructor
YMCA - Client Lifestyle & Fitness Assessment
Scuba Diving
PADI - Dive Master
Power Boats
Royal Marines Commando - Landing Craft Coxswain (LC3)
RYA - ICC International Certificate Competence (Power Craft up to 10m)
RYA - Level 2 Power Boat Instructor
RYA - Basic Sea Survival
RYA - VHF Short Range Radio Licence (GMDSS)
Yacht Sailing
RYA - Competent Crew
Teaching Qualifications
City & Guilds 7300
