I’m an International Mountain Leader and First aid Trainer. I left the UK in 1999 to live and work in Europe. Since 2003 we’ve lived in Switzerland.  We are based in Leysin in the Swiss Alps where we also run the Epicea B&B providing accommodation for our clients.

I’m the president of the international body the Union of International Mountain Leader Associations (UIMLA). I work with MountainSafety.Info, a collaboration between Manuel Genswein, IFMGA, and the UIAA to promote best practices in areas such as avalanche rescue. I’m a delegate to the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR) and member of the Avalanche Commission of ICAR

We’re based in Leysin in the Swiss Alps where we have our own Bed & Breakfast with comfortable rooms.

• UIMLA International Mountain Leader.
• Royal Geographical Society Off-Site Safety Management Trainer
• Éducateur sportif / Carte professionnelle n° 03819ED0125 (France)
• Registered with the Italian Government (registration)
• President, Union of International Mountain Leader Associations (UIMLA)
• Former director, British Association of International Mountain Leaders (BAIML)
• Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award scheme award leader, supervisor and assessor
• European Avalanche School, Professional Diploma
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF)
• Approved First Aid Instructor (Ofqual regulated).
• Approved Safeguarding Instructor (Ofqual regulated).
• Approved First Aid for Mental Health Instructor (Ofqual regulated).