Barry Thomas 157484
Membership AMI
Membership Type Full Member
Membership Number 24760
Renewal Date 01/07/2025
Membership Mountain Training Association
Membership Type Qualified Member
Membership Number 157484
Renewal Date 06/03/2025
I own and run Crag 2 Mountain with my wife Georgia based in South Devon on the Dartmoor National Park. I'm a former Royal Marines Commando and have been mountaineering & climbing all over the world since 2002.
I started to volunteer at my local climbing wall as a kids climbing instructor on a saturday mornings. I really enjoyed instructing and coaching so decided to take it further and I embarked on gaining National Qualifications along side my military adventure training qualifications.
I am currently working towards my Winter Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor (WMCI) Award.
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Winter Mountain Leader | 11/03/2022 | |
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Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor | 24/05/2019 | |
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Foundation Coach | 16/01/2015 | |
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Climbing Wall Award Abseil Module | 17/11/2013 | |
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Single Pitch Award | 13/10/2013 | |
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Climbing Wall Leading Award | 01/10/2013 | |
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Mountain Leader | 09/08/2013 | |
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Climbing Wall Award | 28/10/2012 |
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Tier 1 Induction | 03/07/2023 | 0.50 |
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NICAS/NIBAS Induction | 03/07/2023 | 0.50 |
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Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor | 24/02/2023 | 2.00 |
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Winter Mountain Leader | 11/03/2022 | 2.00 |
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Working on Bosigran Ridge | 21/10/2021 | 1.00 |
've been mountaineering all over the world since 2002, including operating in artic, desert and jungle environments as a Former Royal Marines Commando.
After sustaining an injury whilst on operational service, my rehabilitation was through mountaineering and outdoors adventures. Climbing and Mountaineering became a massive part of my life, offering a new challenge and focus. As I discovered the benefits of adventure led activities for improving mental and physical well-being, it became my ambition to enable people to discover their own adventures and benefit from being outdoors.
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Since 2013 after gaining my first qualification I have had the pleasure of guiding people through their outdoors journeys as owner of Crag 2 Mountain.
A good alround instructor
Activity
- Indoor climbing
Relationship
- Employee
Baz has instructed frequently at the High Sports climbing wall I manage in Plymouth, both as an employee of High Sports and with external clients. He runs regular climbing instruction, indoor and out, through his own company and I have heard nothing but positive feedback from his clients. He has worked regularly for High Sports with clients of all ages and abilities; running introductory sessions; long term junior clubs - with the aim of teaching children (ages 4-17) to become self-sufficient indoor climbers; frequent involvement with a Plymouth City Council project aimed at increasing accessibility of climbing for children; disability sessions for children and adults with physical disabilities and special educational needs; school and youth groups looking to introduce and improve their members climbing ability; and adult instruction for those looking to begin indoor climbing. He has a superb instructing manner and encourages his groups to achieve all they can, always going beyond the basic skills instructing and focusing on movement skills and technique development. I would not hesitate to employ Baz as an instructor or coach, both in a High Sports wall and for my own clients outdoors.
Activity
- Indoor climbing
Relationship
- Friend / partner
- Colleague
- Employee
Whenever I've worked with Barry, watched him work, or climbed with him, he has been highly competent, very much approachable, and a good all round instructor. He is easy to talk to and is always keen to improve himself. Whenever I've seen him coach groups and individuals, they have been engaged, interested, and quick to pick up on the skills he is teaching. He is very adaptable in these situations, and as head coach at High Sports Plymouth, I would highly recommend him for any future awards he may consider doing.
Activity
- Hill walking
- Indoor climbing
- Rock climbing
- Other
Relationship
- Friend / partner
- Employee
I have known Baz for many years in both a work and friend capacity. He is a conscientious and competent climber and mountaineer and will be a great mountaineering instructor. I have observed him in a work capacity and have employed him to work independently on Mountain Training courses I provide. He is a solid pair of hands and I will continue to employ him when the need arises. His enthusiasm for all things hill, crag and mountain is contagious, and this passion shows through in his work. I would wholeheartedly support his progression as a mountaineering and climbing instructor and he will be an excellent addition to the community.
Activity
- Hill walking
- Indoor climbing
- Rock climbing
Relationship
- Friend / partner
- Colleague
- Employee
- Other
I am Matthew Knapp, Centre Manager for The Dartmoor Centres , and I am pleased to write an endorsement for Barry Thomas. As a centre we have employed Baz over the last 6 years, he is an extremely driven instructor and very goal orientated. He has worked as a member of our team and independently always to the highest standard. I have also walked and climbed with Baz on a personal level during this time, he is the perfect candidate to progress on to the WMCI.
Activity
- Hill walking
- Rock climbing
- Winter climbing
Relationship
- Friend / partner
- Colleague
