Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor | 07/09/2018 | ||
Winter Mountain Leader | 24/02/2006 | ||
Mountain Leader | 06/06/2003 | ||
Single Pitch Award | 28/10/2001 |
MTS Decision Making and Leadership in the Outdoors | 15/05/2024 | 1.00 | |
How to create an Inclusive, Welcoming Environment for All Learners | 06/12/2023 | 0.25 | |
MTS All Provider, course director, tutor and staff seminar | 28/10/2023 | 1.00 | |
Navigating Inclusion in the Outdoors: The Power of Privilege (1 February at 8pm) - How to make a Difference | 01/02/2022 | 0.50 | |
AMI CPD | 13/01/2022 | 1.00 |
Kieran has been mountaineering since the 1990's. In 1996 he climbed to Point Lenana of Mount Kenya (4,985m) and ascended Mont Blanc (4,808m) in 1998. In 2003 he graduated from Strathclyde University with a BA (Hons) Outdoor Education. In 2005 Kieran became an Accredited Practitioner (APIOL) and is now a Recognised Professional (POL) of the Institute for Outdoor Learning and he has been a mentor and assessor for the APIOL scheme. Since 2010 he has been an active member of his local Mountain Rescue Team. Kieran has always worked full time in Outdoor Education and has a passion for sharing the outdoors with others, passing on the skills and knowledge he has gained over the years.
Kieran holds the Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor Award (MCI) which is the highest qualification for climbing and mountaineering in the UK in summer conditions. He also holds the Winter Mountain Leader Award and Mountain Snowsports Leader Award which qualifies him to lead groups in the winter mountains on foot and on ski.