Hello I'm
James Walton 1783
James Walton 1783
Membership AMI
Membership Type Full Member
Membership Number 1783
Renewal Date 01/07/2025
ABOUT JIM /
I've been Walking, Scrambling and Climbing for over 20 years. I grew up just north of the Lake District in the heart of the Eden Valley and now live just outside the Peak District.
My Qualifications
I hold the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Award (MCI) which is the highest summer based Mountaineering and Rock Climbing Qualification in the UK. I also hold the Winter Mountain Leader Award. I'm First Aid Qualified as well as being fully insured for all the activities I teach.
My Personal Experience
I am experienced in climbing in most areas of England (Lakes, Peak, Cornwall, Northumberland, Avon) Scotland and Wales in both Summer and Winter
I have also climbed in the Alps during the summer and winter as well as in the Antarctic. I have trekked in Norway, Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia and Patagonia
Personal Life
I'm a husband and father to two children. I have a BEng (Hons) Degree in Civil Engineering from Loughborough University
I am an enthusiastic climbing book collector (over 200+ signed first editions) and bit of a geek when it comes to climbing literature in general. I'm also a true lover of Malt W
| Chris Walker Memorial Trust - Avalanche Avoidance | 24/01/2025 | Details |
| Chris Walker Memorial Trust - AMI Sponsored Avalanche Avoidance | 27/01/2025 | Details |
| Chris Walker Memorial Trust - Avalanche Avoidance | 29/01/2025 | Details |
| Chris Walker Memorial Trust - Avalanche Avoidance | 02/02/2025 | Details |
| Chris Walker Memorial Trust - Avalanche Avoidance | 03/02/2025 | Details |
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Winter Mountain Leader | 29/03/2019 | |
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Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor | 21/09/2015 | |
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Mountain Leader | 31/10/2008 | |
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Single Pitch Award | 27/04/2008 |
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Winter Mountaineering Primer Day | 17/12/2024 | 1.00 |
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AMI self-accredited learning (full day) | 17/11/2024 | 1.00 |
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Turning climate concern into action: How climate change is affecting the Alps and what you can do about it | 24/09/2024 | 0.25 |
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Trublue Auto belay operators workshop, approved by HRT. AMI Peer-led CPD | 13/12/2023 | 1.00 |
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11. High Ropes Rescue Training | 23/04/2022 | 1.00 |
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Navigating Inclusion in the Outdoors: Diversity Equals Growth (16 Dec at 8pm) - A Business Imperative | 16/12/2021 | 0.50 |
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Protect Our Winters - Carbon Literacy Training | 29/11/2021 | 1.00 |
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Fun with Jam - AMI Peer Lead CPD | 10/11/2021 | 1.00 |
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19. Bolting Workshop | 23/05/2021 | 1.00 |
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UK Legislation Myth Busting Session | 18/05/2021 | 0.50 |
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Working Langdale as a Mountaineering Instructor | 24/04/2021 | 1.00 |
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Diversity - barriers to access and how Mountaineering Instructors can influence change | 24/03/2021 | 0.50 |
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Short Roping Masterclass | 24/10/2020 | 2.00 |
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Technical Advisers Workshop (online) | 12/05/2020 | 1.00 |
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Coaching Leading at a Sports Climbing Venue | 07/06/2019 | 1.00 |
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Met Office Mountain Weather | 09/05/2019 | 1.00 |
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Plas y Brenin - Rope Matters Workshop | 10/12/2018 | 1.00 |
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Tyrolean Traverses - rigging and testing | 16/05/2018 | 1.00 |
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Teaching Leading on Single Pitch Crag | 24/04/2018 | 1.00 |
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Teaching Self Rescue for Single and Multi-Pitch Crags | 01/04/2018 | 1.00 |
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Single Pitch Award to Rock Climbing Instructor – Sharing thoughts on delivery… | 23/03/2018 | 1.00 |
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Now get out of that - Improvised rescues and more - Sunday - Full Day Workshop | 21/01/2018 | 1.00 |
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GPS - Saturday - Full Day Workshop | 20/01/2018 | 1.00 |
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Technical Advising Workshop - Climbing Walls | 11/01/2018 | 0.50 |
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Teaching Indoor Leading for Mountaineering Instructors | 16/12/2017 | 1.00 |
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Rope Matters -Daniel Gebel | 05/12/2017 | 1.00 |
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Navigation - A Different Approach and NNAS Registration | 30/09/2017 | 1.00 |
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Cave rigging and rescue techniques – adding to the toolbox | 15/06/2017 | 1.00 |
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BMC / MCofS / MI - FUNdamentals of Climbing 2 | 11/05/2017 | 1.00 |
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BMC FUNdamentals of Climbing 2 workshop | 11/05/2017 | 1.00 |
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Role of the Technical Advisor | 03/05/2017 | 0.50 |
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Client Care - from the Himalayas to Higgar Tor | 24/04/2017 | 0.50 |
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The Story of Stanage | 08/04/2017 | 1.00 |
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Winter Weather - Half Day am | 15/01/2017 | 0.50 |
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AMI - AGM Workshop (full day) | 14/01/2017 | 1.00 |
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RAB Clothing - Full Day | 14/01/2017 | 1.00 |
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AMI - Self Reflection | 18/12/2016 | 1.00 |
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Mountain weather | 07/12/2016 | 0.50 |
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Mountain Training - Award Scheme Training Course | 21/04/2016 | 2.00 |
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Any - Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable People course | 12/04/2016 | 1.00 |
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BMC FUNdamentals of Climbing 1 | 09/03/2016 | 1.00 |
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RCofS Bleeding and Trauma certificate- Afternoon Workshop | 17/01/2016 | 0.50 |
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DMM Demo/Equipment Testing- Morning Workshop | 17/01/2016 | 0.50 |
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Working on Sea Cliffs | 16/01/2016 | 1.00 |
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Peak Region Night Navigation | 24/11/2015 | 0.50 |
I’ve climbed many times with Jim particularly on rock. He is a competent and enthusiastic climber and instructor who regularly work with his MCI. He works part time as an instructor but takes pride staying current and up to date with good practice, and I’m always happy to employing him for MCI work. He has winter climbing experience which spans decades and relevant experience from alpine trips. His has climbed many Grade V Scottish winter classics. He also gives up a considerable amount sits on the BMC Technical Committee and has volunteered as the AMI Communications Officer for the last 4 years. I have no hesitation in recommending Jim to go forward for the WMCI scheme.
Activity
- Rock climbing
- Winter climbing
Relationship
- Friend / partner
- Employee
