National Governing Body and Recognised Qualifications Held / Courses Attended:

Mal has been working full time in the outdoor sector for 19 years & holds the following qualifications:

British Canoeing: Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader
British Canoeing: Endorsed Guide
British Canoeing: Level 3 Coach Open Canoe
British Canoeing: Level 3 Coach Inland Kayak
British Canoeing: White Water Safety & Rescue
British Canoeing: Stand Up Paddleboard Discipline Support Module
British Canoeing: FSRT Provider (Moderated October 2022)
British Canoeing: Personal Performance Awards Provider

Mountain Training: Mountain Leader Award (Summer)
Mountain Training: Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI)

British Caving Association: Vertical Cave Leader (North of England)
British Caving Association: Vertical Mine Leader (North of England & North Wales)

Bushcraft Competency Certificate (3 days)
ITC 16 hour Outdoor First Aid (Valid 2023)
Cave Instructor Certificate (Training)
Foundation Climbing Coach (Training)
British Mountaineering Council: FUNdamentals of Climbing 1 & 2

Marion has been working professionally in the outdoor sector since 2012 and holds the following qualifications:

Mountain Training: Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI)

British Caving Association: Mine Leader (North of England & North Wales)

British Mountaineering Council: FUNdamentals of Climbing (1&2)
Foundation Coach Climbing (Training)
ITC 16 hour Outdoor First Aid (Valid 2023)
Level 1 Christian Counselling
Advanced Safeguarding
Emotional Wellbeing & Resilience Training

Original copies of these qualifications can be viewed by clicking on this link

A lifetime of enjoying the outdoors, both in the UK and overseas, encompasses nineteen years full time professional experience: managing a large Lake District Christian Conference/Outdoor Activity Centre; lecturing in Outdoor Education at Colleges; freelance instruction with young people, adults, families; schools and businesses. We are both passionate about introducing & progressing people, from all walks of life, to truly adventurous outdoor activity.

We are part of the leadership team at Elim Community Church Carlisle & it is our hope that the Christian journey we are on, underpins and adds a different dimension to the work we undertake.