Based in Sheffield, I run a small business called 'Alienmountain' providing coaching and instruction over a wide range of mountain activities. I am also part of the inspectorate on behalf of the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) for the North of England ( https://adventurerms.org.uk/team/john-allen/ )
The higher awards have opened the way for me to share skills with others, to help them to improve. I like teaching people to lead on trad grit and steep ice the most, and teaching navigation the least.
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Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor | 17/02/2012 | |
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Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor | 11/06/2004 | |
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Winter Mountain Leader | 04/04/1986 | |
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Single Pitch Award | 02/07/1994 |
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AMI self-accredited learning (full day) | 05/07/2024 | 1.00 |
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Chris Walker Memorial Trust - Avalanche Awareness Training Webinar | 13/10/2023 | 1.00 |
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Improving climbing movement and technique | 01/05/2023 | 1.00 |
Based in Sheffield, I run a small business called 'Alienmountain' providing coaching and instruction over a wide range of mountain activities. I am also part of the inspectorate on behalf of the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) for the North of England ( https://adventurerms.org.uk/team/john-allen/ )
The higher awards have opened the way for me to share skills with others, to help them to improve. I like teaching people to lead on trad grit and steep ice the most, and teaching navigation the least.