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Russell Mcalinden 79365
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Membership Mountain Training Association
Membership Type Qualified Member
Membership Number 79365
Renewal Date 10/02/2026
Phone 01223518521
I have over 20 years of experience delivering outdoor education programmes within schools, outdoor centres and through the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expedition Programme. I specialise in the holistic approach to learning and experiential learning, as well as providing quality, safe and professional programmes of outdoor adventure education, whether this be in an educational manner, purely for enjoyment or through a Mindfulness LifeCoaching programme.
I am a professional outdoor education teacher, who has a wealth of experience delivering a whole host of outdoor activities including, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Mountaineering, Indoor and Outdoor Climbing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Dinghy Sailing, Team Development Tasks, Leadership Programmes and Reflective Outdoor Educational sessions. I am a qualified teacher and currently the Head of Outdoor Education for a school in Cambridgeshire. My main passion is the therapeutic experience available through being in the outdoors, utilising the ‘soft’ skills.
Personal Qualifications: - Accredited Practitioner of Outdoor Learning (APIOL - IOL), BA(Hons) Adventure Recreation, Mountain Leader (Summer), BCU Level 2 Coach, Single Pitch Award, RYA Dinghy Instructor, RYA Safety Boat Driver, DofE Assessor, Supervisor and Trainer for Bronze Silver & Gold, Qualified Teacher (PGCE), D1+E Minibus Driver, Mindfulness Life Coach.
Hobbies and Interests: - Mountaineering, Climbing, Paddling, Camping with my family, anything in the outdoors!
I am a professional outdoor education teacher, who has a wealth of experience delivering a whole host of outdoor activities including, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Mountaineering, Indoor and Outdoor Climbing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Dinghy Sailing, Team Development Tasks, Leadership Programmes and Reflective Outdoor Educational sessions. I am a qualified teacher and currently the Head of Outdoor Education for a school in Cambridgeshire. My main passion is the therapeutic experience available through being in the outdoors, utilising the ‘soft’ skills.
Personal Qualifications: - Accredited Practitioner of Outdoor Learning (APIOL - IOL), BA(Hons) Adventure Recreation, Mountain Leader (Summer), BCU Level 2 Coach, Single Pitch Award, RYA Dinghy Instructor, RYA Safety Boat Driver, DofE Assessor, Supervisor and Trainer for Bronze Silver & Gold, Qualified Teacher (PGCE), D1+E Minibus Driver, Mindfulness Life Coach.
Hobbies and Interests: - Mountaineering, Climbing, Paddling, Camping with my family, anything in the outdoors!
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Single Pitch Award | 12/05/2002 | |
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Mountain Leader | 27/10/2000 |
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Advanced First Aid (2 or more days beyond basic 16 hour) | 02/07/2023 | 2.00 |
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Mental Health First Aid - 2 Day course | 17/04/2021 | 2.00 |
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Expedition Assessor Accreditation Course | 07/10/2020 | 1.00 |
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Any - Personal Skills Course (min. 1 day) | 06/05/2018 | 1.00 |
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Any - Personal Skills Course (min. 1 day) | 05/05/2018 | 1.00 |
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Any - First aid (more than normal 2 day requirement) | 17/01/2018 | 1.00 |
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Any - Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable People course | 04/09/2017 | 1.00 |
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Any - Personal Skills Course (min. 1 day) | 14/08/2017 | 1.00 |
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Any - Winter Skills Course (min. 1 day) | 13/02/2016 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Training - Award Scheme Training Course | 02/02/2015 | 2.00 |
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IOL National Conference | 17/10/2014 | 1.00 |
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Delivering NICAS & Enhancing Instructional Skills | 02/02/2013 | 1.00 |
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Coach update | 30/10/2011 | 1.00 |
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NICAS Course Director | 01/03/2010 | 0.50 |
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Winter Mountain Proficiency course through Cadet Centre for Adventure Training | 14/02/2010 | 2.00 |
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Train the Trainer course | 15/11/2008 | 1.00 |
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DofE Expedition Assessir Accreditation course | 01/01/1960 | 1.00 |
