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Chris Hughes 90333
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Membership Number 362/05
Renewal Date 31/12/2024
Membership Mountain Training Association
Membership Type Qualified Member
Membership Number 90333
Renewal Date 20/12/2024
Hi Folks,
I'm the Director of Chris Hughes Multi Activity Services (CHMAS) and we specialise in providing high quality and affordable coaching / courses / instruction for Bushcraft, DofE Expeditions, First Aid Training and Hill Walking. If you want a fun day as a special treat or if you would like a little helping hand to push you up to the next level then we can help.
CHMAS as well as being a Provider for Lowland Leader, Hill & Moorland Leader , Camping Leader and the Hill Skills and Mountain Skills schemes is also an AALS Licensed Centre and an Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for the DofE Expedition section.
I've been actively involved in the outdoor activities from childhood and now earn a living from introducing others to adventurous activities, which is simply the best job in the world (at least in my opinion). Many of my clients have gone on to have epic adventures of their own and it always fills me with pride (and a little bit of envy) when they send me pictures of their trips.
I'm a Sumer, Winter and International Mountain Leader, RCI, CWI & Foundation Coach Holder, BCU Level 3 Canoe & Kayak Coach, NCFE Level 4 Bushcraft Instructor, REC & QNUK First Aid Instructor, MIAS Level 2 Mountain Bike Instructor. and Level 1 Cave & Mine Leader. To round off these technical skills I'm also an Accredited Practitioner of Institute of Outdoor Learning (APIOL) and a NLP Practitioner.
If you would like me to help you get inspired in the outdoors then please contact us to let CHMAS - Bring You & Adventure Together.
Stay safe and happy adventuring.
Chris
I'm the Director of Chris Hughes Multi Activity Services (CHMAS) and we specialise in providing high quality and affordable coaching / courses / instruction for Bushcraft, DofE Expeditions, First Aid Training and Hill Walking. If you want a fun day as a special treat or if you would like a little helping hand to push you up to the next level then we can help.
CHMAS as well as being a Provider for Lowland Leader, Hill & Moorland Leader , Camping Leader and the Hill Skills and Mountain Skills schemes is also an AALS Licensed Centre and an Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for the DofE Expedition section.
I've been actively involved in the outdoor activities from childhood and now earn a living from introducing others to adventurous activities, which is simply the best job in the world (at least in my opinion). Many of my clients have gone on to have epic adventures of their own and it always fills me with pride (and a little bit of envy) when they send me pictures of their trips.
I'm a Sumer, Winter and International Mountain Leader, RCI, CWI & Foundation Coach Holder, BCU Level 3 Canoe & Kayak Coach, NCFE Level 4 Bushcraft Instructor, REC & QNUK First Aid Instructor, MIAS Level 2 Mountain Bike Instructor. and Level 1 Cave & Mine Leader. To round off these technical skills I'm also an Accredited Practitioner of Institute of Outdoor Learning (APIOL) and a NLP Practitioner.
If you would like me to help you get inspired in the outdoors then please contact us to let CHMAS - Bring You & Adventure Together.
Stay safe and happy adventuring.
Chris
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International Mountain Leader Award (EML) | 03/09/2008 | |
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Winter Mountain Leader | 18/02/2008 | |
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Foundation Coach | 15/11/2016 | |
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Climbing Wall Award | 02/02/2011 | |
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Climbing Wall Award Abseil Module | 02/02/2011 | |
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Single Pitch Award | 20/06/1997 | |
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Mountain Leader | 12/02/1995 |
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Contour Masterclass | 11/02/2024 | 1.00 |
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Leadership, teaching and learning for Mountain Leaders | 17/01/2024 | 1.00 |
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"Access and wild camping issues in Eryri" meeting for local ML providers and course directors | 13/12/2023 | 0.50 |
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Waste on the Mountains - a UIMLA webinar | 11/12/2023 | 0.25 |
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MTC/MTE Course Directors and Staff Update Workshop for walking leadership and skills schemes | 06/12/2023 | 1.00 |
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Pre-Season Update on Snow, Avalanches and the Latest Rescue Protocols | 30/11/2023 | 0.25 |
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Maintenance and Testing of Avalanche Rescue Devices | 24/10/2023 | 0.25 |
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Advanced First Aid (1 day beyond basic 16 hours course) | 16/04/2023 | 1.00 |
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How to create an Inclusive, Welcoming Environment for all Learners | 22/03/2023 | 0.25 |
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Making your Courses Inclusive and Accessible | 01/03/2023 | 0.25 |
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Employer's in-house training event (full day) | 05/01/2023 | 1.00 |
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Mental Health Awareness - 1 day | 05/01/2023 | 1.00 |
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E-learning module half point | 19/12/2022 | 0.50 |
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Nature of Snowdonia Workshop/Mountain Environment for Providers and Course Directors with Mike Raine and Jim Langley | 13/12/2022 | 1.00 |
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BCA Tyrolean for Groups Training | 21/10/2022 | 1.00 |
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BCA Vertical Leader Training | 20/10/2022 | 1.00 |
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GPS Skills for Mountain Leaders | 15/10/2022 | 1.00 |
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Thursday morning option 2: Training and assessing access & environment | 05/05/2022 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Training England/ Mountain Training Cymru National Provider Conference 2022 | 05/05/2022 | 1.00 |
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Pre-Season Update on Snow, Avalanches and the Latest Rescue Protocols | 20/12/2021 | 0.25 |
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Advanced First Aid (beyond basic 16 hours course) | 14/05/2021 | 1.00 |
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MTE/MTC Walking scheme update Workshop | 19/03/2021 | 1.00 |
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Hypothermia & Frostbite - Information for IMLs | 27/01/2021 | 0.50 |
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Client Avalanche Rescue Training in 15 minutes | 22/01/2021 | 0.25 |
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BAIML AGM 2020 | 05/12/2020 | 0.50 |
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High Altitude - Physiology & Medical Problems | 14/11/2020 | 0.50 |
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Course Directors ONLY: Digital navigation; past, present and future - Ordnance Survey | 11/08/2020 | 0.25 |
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Course Directors ONLY: The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Mountain Training; understanding the opportunities - Alan Pashley, DofE North of England | 29/07/2020 | 0.25 |
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Course Directors ONLY: Writing great blogs - Oli Reed, Trail Magazine Editor | 28/07/2020 | 0.25 |
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Course Directors ONLY: A Mixed Examination of Teaching Traditional Lead Climbing in the UK - Loel Collins and Dave Evans, Plas y Brenin | 22/07/2020 | 0.25 |
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Course Directors ONLY: Repairing outdoor clothing - Martina, seamstress and Patagonia Worn Wear expert | 15/07/2020 | 0.25 |
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Environmental awareness in the British mountains; What is ‘Need to know; Nice to know’? - Mike Raine | 08/07/2020 | 0.25 |
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Cicerone guidebooks; perspectives on the outdoor market pre- and post-Covid - Joe Williams, Cicerone | 01/07/2020 | 0.25 |
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This Girl Can...Go Climbing and Walking - a Girlguiding perspective | 24/06/2020 | 0.25 |
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MTE/C Provider CPD: Listening Skills | 22/06/2020 | 0.25 |
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MTE/C Provider CPD: Listening Skills | 22/06/2020 | 0.25 |
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Outdoor Mental Health: Top Tips for talking about Mental Heath with customers & Why the outdoors is good for you (the evidence) | 17/06/2020 | 0.25 |
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MTE/C Provider CPD: Questioning Skills | 15/06/2020 | 0.25 |
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MTE/C Provider CPD: Questioning Skills | 15/06/2020 | 0.25 |
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Gamifying training for kids - Jamie Vardy, NICAS/NIBAS Course Director | 10/06/2020 | 0.25 |
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MTE/C Provider CPD: Goal Setting | 08/06/2020 | 0.25 |
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MTE/C Provider CPD: Goal Setting | 08/06/2020 | 0.25 |
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MTE/C Provider CPD: Giving Feedback | 01/06/2020 | 0.25 |
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MTE/C Provider CPD: Giving Feedback | 01/06/2020 | 0.25 |
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Accident prevention and risk management in our brave new world | 20/05/2020 | 0.25 |
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Via Ferrata Training | 01/02/2020 | 0.50 |
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TEAM CPD - Training In Steep Ground | 23/11/2019 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Destruction | 08/10/2019 | 0.25 |
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Reviewing Masterclass | 13/03/2019 | 1.00 |
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FREC 3 | 11/02/2019 | 1.00 |
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TEAM CPD Weekend | 02/02/2019 | 2.00 |
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Maximising Your Winter Training for Climbing | 26/01/2019 | 1.00 |
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Mental Health First Aid (2 days) | 16/01/2019 | 2.00 |
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The power of demonstrations & effective structures of practise - Sunday AM | 11/11/2018 | 0.50 |
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Trust based coaching - Sunday PM | 11/11/2018 | 0.50 |
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Motivation, self determination theory & coaching - Saturday AM | 10/11/2018 | 0.50 |
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Feedback - Saturday PM | 10/11/2018 | 0.50 |
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Lowland Leader, Hill and Moorland Leader, and Mountain Leader provider and course director induction - MTE and MTC | 01/11/2018 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Training - Observing a Training or Assessment Course | 27/10/2018 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Training - Observing a Training or Assessment Course | 12/10/2018 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Training - Observing a Training or Assessment Course | 24/09/2018 | 1.00 |
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Any outdoor industry employer - Employer's in-house training event (full day) | 05/09/2018 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Training - Observing a Training or Assessment Course | 15/06/2018 | 1.00 |
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Any - Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable People course Half Day | 10/04/2018 | 0.50 |
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Any - First aid (more than normal 2 day requirement) | 29/03/2018 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Training - Observing a Training or Assessment Course | 23/03/2018 | 1.00 |
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FREC 3 | 11/02/2018 | 1.00 |
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Any outdoor industry employer - Employer's in-house training event (2 days or more) | 03/02/2018 | 2.00 |
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Any - First aid (more than normal 2 day requirement) | 09/12/2017 | 1.00 |
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Hill & Moorland Leader and Mountain Leader provider and course director induction - MTE and MTC | 16/11/2017 | 1.00 |
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Geology - Mountain landscapes & rock types | 07/11/2017 | 0.25 |
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Lowland Leader provider and course director induction - MTE and MTC | 02/11/2017 | 1.00 |
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Director & Staff Update Workshop for Walking Awards - MTC and MTE | 18/10/2017 | 1.00 |
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Climbing for All (Disability Awareness) | 07/10/2017 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Training - Observing a Training or Assessment Course | 30/09/2017 | 1.00 |
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NNAS - NNAS Tutor Course | 09/09/2017 | 1.00 |
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Any outdoor industry employer - Employer's in-house training event (full day) | 05/09/2017 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Training - Observing a Training or Assessment Course | 30/07/2017 | 1.00 |
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Any - Personal Climbing Coaching Session | 08/05/2017 | 1.00 |
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FREE WEST MIDLANDS CPD DAY - Inspiring Environmental Learning | 11/03/2017 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Assessor Training Workshop | 18/02/2017 | 2.00 |
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BMC FUNdamentals of Climbing 2 | 12/02/2017 | 1.00 |
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BMC FUNdamentals of Climbing 1 | 11/02/2017 | 1.00 |
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Any - First aid (more than normal 2 day requirement) | 10/12/2016 | 1.00 |
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British Canoe Union - Coach training course (min. 1 day) | 05/12/2016 | 1.00 |
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MT Train the Trainers | 28/11/2016 | 2.00 |
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Geology - mountain building | 18/10/2016 | 0.25 |
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Mountain Training - Observing a Training or Assessment Course | 01/10/2016 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Training - Observing a Training or Assessment Course | 22/08/2016 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Training - Observing a Training or Assessment Course | 04/04/2016 | 1.00 |
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NICAS/NIBAS - Instructor/Course Director Training Workshop | 30/03/2016 | 0.50 |
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Institute for Outdoor Learning - Approved CPD Event (full day) | 09/02/2016 | 1.00 |
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Any outdoor industry employer - Employer's in-house training event (full day) | 06/02/2016 | 1.00 |
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Director & Staff Update Workshop for Walking Leadership Awards | 04/12/2015 | 1.00 |
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BCA - BCA Local Cave and Mine Leader Scheme | 06/11/2015 | 1.00 |
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Institute for Outdoor Learning - Approved CPD Event (full day) | 22/09/2015 | 1.00 |
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NICAS/NIBAS - Seminar (full day) | 07/02/2015 | 1.00 |
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The Scouting Association - Adult Training Module - Instructing Practical Skills | 10/01/2015 | 0.50 |
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Any outdoor industry employer - Employer's in-house training event (full day) | 08/01/2015 | 1.00 |
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British Canoe Union - Coach training course (min. 1 day) | 28/11/2014 | 1.00 |
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Institute for Outdoor Learning - Approved CPD Event (full day) | 10/03/2014 | 1.00 |
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Any - Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable People course | 25/02/2014 | 1.00 |
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The Scouting Association - Adventurous Activities Assessor | 06/01/2014 | 1.00 |
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Beyond SPA | 07/05/2013 | 1.00 |
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British Caving Association - BCA Local Cave and Mine Leader Award | 19/03/2013 | 1.00 |
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Any - First Aid Trainer course | 18/03/2013 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Training - Award Scheme Training Course | 12/03/2013 | 2.00 |
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Any outdoor industry employer - Employer's in-house training event (full day) | 10/01/2013 | 1.00 |
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NCFE Level 4 Bushcraft Instructor | 13/05/2012 | 1.00 |
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Climbing Wall Award Assessment | 02/02/2011 | 2.00 |
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D of E Assessor Training | 13/01/2011 | 1.00 |
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D of E Supervisors Course | 13/01/2011 | 1.00 |
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MLTE Providers Workshop | 13/01/2011 | 1.00 |
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CWA Observation | 13/01/2011 | 1.00 |
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REC Advanced First Aid | 13/01/2011 | 1.00 |
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Survival School Weekend Bushcraft Course | 13/01/2011 | 1.00 |
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Survial School - Wayfarers Course | 13/01/2011 | 1.00 |
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Climbing Wall Award Training | 31/01/2009 | 2.00 |
My first outdoor activities were with the Scout Association and I owe a great debt to my Scout Leader (Walter Ludlow or Mr Lud has us Scouts called him) for introducing me to the mountain environment in South Wales all those years ago. We had some great trips and a few 'epics' too but his passion for journeying in the mountains certainly had a profound effect on me which lasts to this day. I gained my Summer ML back in 1995, my SPA soon followed as some kind people introduced me to climbing (the Steve's). The Winter ML and International Mountain Leader followed in 2008 and I'm sure that Mr Lud would have been as proud of my achievements as I am.
I know work fulltime in the Outdoors running my own company Chris Hughes Multi Activity Services (CHMAS) and helping others to have adventures is simply the best job in the world. I have lots of found memories - seeing the sunrise over Snowdon with a group of scouts, my first Golden Eagle when winter climbing in Scotland, sitting on the summit of Dufourspitz in the Alps having a second breakfast (or was it a third) and the celebration at the top of the crag for my first VS4c climb on peak gritstone.
I have been fortunate to work with some fabulous clients (young and old), made some pretty special friends (Big Kev, Greg, Bob, Vernal, Rob and Big Nige) and hopefully I'll make a few more as I continue my journey in the mountains. If you seen me out and about then please say hello and we can share a tale or two as we pass.
I'll leave you with a quote from Mr Lud when I used to complain about the wind and rain and one which I use when out with my groups.
"The wind and rain are our old friends - I wish we didn't see them as much as we do - but they are still our old friends nonetheless"
