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I proudly off-set my carbon emissions on all of my expeditions... |
Staff:
- Do you use other staff?
Yes, where necessary I may bring in additional members of staff to facilitate any of the expeditions, activities or courses. These people will be good friends, fellow qualified outdoor professionals, and trusted colleagues, who share the same vision, values and passions for the outdoors as I do. - Are all of your staff qualified?
Yes, I keep a record of every member of the Staff Team and ensure they have the necessary qualifications to deliver any of the expeditions, activities or courses you are participating in. - Are all of your staff DBS checked?
Yes, every member of the Staff Team will have completed a recent DBS check. I also keeps this on record. - Who will lead my expedition?
Your Expedition will be led by me, Alexander Kay, unless stated otherwise. Upon occasion another member of the Staff Team may lead instead. If so, they will have been handpicked, be one of the very best in the industry and will have summited the mountain before. - What are the local staff on expedition like?
The local staff are some of the most hard-working, fun and friendly people you will ever meet. They will be there to provide un-paralleled support, ensuring your safety and seeing that all of your needs are met. They will encourage you up, down and throughout your Expedition. - Your additional member of staff was also brilliant, how can I let them know?
I make a point of passing on all feedback that is received related to any additional member of staff. If you wish to leave any feedback please do so on the Testimonials page - Do you hold insurance?
Yes, I and any other member of the Staff Team hold necessary public liability insurance.
Booking:
- Where can I book an expedition, activity or course?
Visit the How To Book page, or click any 'Book Here' link and then follow the simple steps.
- Do you have an example booking form?
Yes, an example booking form can be found on the How To Book page as the first of 6 files, available to download. - Where can I find my code?
Your code can be found beside the title of the Expedition, activity or course you wish to book, on its relevant page, or its listing in the Calendar. Follow the handy drop-downs at the top of the website to access the page you are looking for, or copy and paste the link from its listing in the Calender, into your browser. If you are still struggling, then please don't hesitate to Get In Contact. - Why do I need a code?
The code simply relates to an internal code system that I have created, which helps to quickly identify what you have booked onto and keep track of participant numbers and any outstanding payments. - What do the numbers and letters of my code stand for?
The first letter relates to which section of the website you are interested in - A for Expedition, B for Mountaineering, C for Paddlesport, D for Event and E for NGB. The following letters and numbers vary dependent upon what specifically you are interested in. For example, 'EMLNM1' stands for: 'E' - NGB / 'ML' - Mountain Leader / 'NM' - Navigation Masterclass / '1' - The first date available. - What happens if I put in the wrong code?
Don't worry. Once I have received your booking form you will receive an email with a request for payment and confirmation of your booking form. Once payment has been received you will receive a booking confirmation and any relevant information. For full payment details please see the Terms & Conditions page. Try your best to make sure your code is correct before sending in your booking form. I suggest copying and pasting the code from the website page and onto your booking form. - What happens if I cannot complete a booking form?
If you cannot complete a booking form for any reason then please Get In Contact and together we can take the necessary steps to get it filled in. - Once I have sent my booking form, does that mean I am booked on?
No, not straight away. Once I have received your booking form you will receive an email with a request for payment and confirmation of your booking form. Once payment has been received you will receive a booking confirmation and any relevant information. For full payment details please see the Terms & Conditions page.
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- Do you have an example booking form?
Yes, an example booking form can be found on the How To Book page as the first of 6 files, available to download. - Where can I find my code?
Your code can be found beside the title of the Expedition, activity or course you wish to book, on its relevant page, or its listing in the Calendar. Follow the handy drop-downs at the top of the website to access the page you are looking for, or copy and paste the link from its listing in the Calender, into your browser. If you are still struggling, then please don't hesitate to Get In Contact. - Why do I need a code?
The code simply relates to an internal code system that I have created, which helps to quickly identify what you have booked onto and keep track of participant numbers and any outstanding payments. - What do the numbers and letters of my code stand for?
The first letter relates to which section of the website you are interested in - A for Expedition, B for Mountaineering, C for Paddlesport, D for Event and E for NGB. The following letters and numbers vary dependent upon what specifically you are interested in. For example, 'EMLNM1' stands for: 'E' - NGB / 'ML' - Mountain Leader / 'NM' - Navigation Masterclass / '1' - The first date available. - What happens if I put in the wrong code?
Don't worry. Once I have received your booking form you will receive an email with a request for payment and confirmation of your booking form. Once payment has been received you will receive a booking confirmation and any relevant information. For full payment details please see the Terms & Conditions page. Try your best to make sure your code is correct before sending in your booking form. I suggest copying and pasting the code from the website page and onto your booking form. - What happens if I cannot complete a booking form?
If you cannot complete a booking form for any reason then please Get In Contact and together we can take the necessary steps to get it filled in. - Once I have sent my booking form, does that mean I am booked on?
No, not straight away. Once I have received your booking form you will receive an email with a request for payment and confirmation of your booking form. Once payment has been received you will receive a booking confirmation and any relevant information. For full payment details please see the Terms & Conditions page. - Can you arrange private expeditions, activities or courses for groups or individuals?
Absolutely. There are options available to book privately, either 1:1 or as a private group, for any of the expeditions, activities or courses offered. You can state your preferred dates when completing your booking form or Get In Contact to discuss your specific requirements. - What are the minimum numbers to ensure an expedition, activity or course runs?
This will largely depend on the Expedition, activity or course you wish to participate in and its relevant ratio for instructor:participants. Relevant minimum numbers will be provided at the bottom of each page containing expeditions, activities and/or courses.
- Can you arrange private expeditions, activities or courses for groups or individuals?
Absolutely. There are options available to book privately, either 1:1 or as a private group, for any of the expeditions, activities or courses offered. You can state your preferred dates when completing your booking form or Get In Contact to discuss your specific requirements. - What are the minimum numbers to ensure an expedition, activity or course runs?
This will largely depend on the Expedition, activity or course you wish to participate in and its relevant ratio for instructor:participants. Relevant minimum numbers will be provided at the bottom of each page containing expeditions, activities and/or courses.
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Avalanche awareness for professionals - rescue
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This single-day course is for winter mountain professionals who are open to learning new ways of thinking, and wish to refresh current skills. You should be familiar with the 'Be Avalanche Aware' model and its associated 'human factors', and avalanche-rescue techniques and equipment. Trainees, aspirants and qualified individuals are welcome. This course provides 1.00 CPD point for BAIML/AMI/MTA members. You should be able to look after yourself in winter conditions and on steep snow, and have your own relevant equipment.
✓ Strategic decision-making models to combat heuristic traps ✓ Multiple-burial rescue scenarios, and post-incident recovery searches ✓ Refresher on best practice for transceiver checks, and teaching of 'TPS' |
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Code:
BAPR1 BAPR2 BAPR3 BAPR4 BAPRPT BAPRGT |
Title:
A... Awareness for Pro... Rescue A... Awareness for Pro... Rescue A... Awareness for Pro... Rescue A... Awareness for Pro... Rescue 1:1 Private tuition Private group tuition |
Dates:
Please state preferred dates Please state preferred dates |
Spaces:
6 6 6 6 1 6 |
Price:
£120 £120 £120 £120 £220 £100 |
Ratio:
1:6 1:6 1:6 1:6 1:1 1:6 |
Avalanche awareness for professionals - snowpack
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This single-day course is for winter mountain professionals who are open to learning new ways of thinking, and wish to refresh current skills. You should be familiar with basic content of 'SAIS reports', and a basic understanding of snow metamorphism, snowpack analysis and pit profiles. Trainees, aspirants and qualified individuals are welcome. This course provides 1.00 CPD point for BAIML/AMI/MTA members. You should be able to look after yourself in winter conditions and on steep snow, and have your own relevant equipment.
✓ Advanced interpretation and understanding of SAIS reports ✓ Refined teaching of snowpack analysis, and pit profiles, to novices ✓ Refresher on snow stability tests, and their application in the field |
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Code:
BAPS1 BAPS2 BAPS3 BAPS4 BAPSPT BAPSGT |
Title:
A... Awareness for... Snowpack A... Awareness for... Snowpack Pro... Rescue and Snowpack Pro... Rescue and Snowpack 1:1 Private tuition Private group tuition |
Dates:
Please state preferred dates Please state preferred dates |
Spaces:
6 6 6 6 1 6 |
Price:
£120 £120 £120 £120 £220 £100 |
Ratio:
1:6 1:6 1:6 1:6 1:1 1:6 |