Chris Edwards 153416
Membership Mountain Training Association
Membership Type Qualified Member
Membership Number 153416
Renewal Date 12/08/2025
Further afield I'm available to guide you through the hills and mountains throughout the UK including Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons, the Black Mountains, the Lake District, the Peak District and the Scottish Highlands.
If your preference is more geared towards exploring the lowland environment then why not consider a multi-day national trail event? I've led groups along the West Highland Way, the Cotswolds Way, the South Downs Way, the Cleveland Way, the Yorkshire Wolds Way, Hadrian's Wall and the route of the Bob Graham Round! The beauty of these events is you get to leave all the planning and organising to me, allowing you to focus on maximising your enjoyment of the countryside and relaxing in comfortable accommodation at the end of your day's walk.
I can offer coaching and support to assist with learning, improving and becoming self sufficient in navigation, and if you're training to undertake a challenging walk (for charity for example) then I can support you through a training programme that will prepare you not only physically but psychologically for what's in store.
Please feel free to visit my website and learn more about me and what I'm getting up to at www.guidemywalk.com
Hope to see you on the start line one day!
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Mountain Leader | 09/08/2013 |
My first hill walking experience was aged 14 - Crib Goch, Tryfan and the Glyders all in 24 hours. I was completely enchanted and haven't looked back since. The sense of achievement was immense and underpinned by the teamwork and leadership I was completely dependent upon to complete my mini expedition. I remember being in awe of the guy that led the whole adventure and his cool and faultless display of navigation between the summits in conditions only North Wales sometimes has to offer. I came away determined to 'be like him one day'.
I've spent every available opportunity over the last 35 years in the hills and mountains on offer here in the UK and where possible abroad. My passion developed from walking the hills to running them (with a bit of walking I admit) over countless endurance events spanning the Lake District, the Brecon Beacons, the Black Mountains, Snowdonia and Mont Blanc.
These experiences provided the foundation and evidence that enabled me to qualify through the MTA award scheme as a Mountain Leader (ML).
The pace has returned to something a little more sedentary these days and I enjoy nothing more than the opportunity to get away on multi-day adventures exploring our beautiful national trails with good friends.
Away from the UK the ML award enables me to lead young people on their expeditions to developing countries, and I've been privileged to have led teams to countries including Morocco, Tanzania, India, Nicaragua and Nepal.
I live on the Staffordshire/Shropshire border and I have recently set up my own small business offering group walking and private guiding experiences closer to home and throughout the UK. My offer is to share my previous experiences with those that would like to get out into the hills and mountains of the UK in knowledge they will have a safe and enjoyable adventure.
If you're interested in joining me then please do visit my website at www.guidemywalk.com
