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Scout Association – T1 Hill Walking Permit Assessment

Posted on June 1, 2019 by chris

A few months back, I was working with three lads from Caerphilly District on a Terrain 1 Permit Training Course. We had a fantastic day but the during the night navigation, the weather turned foul and we needed to tight … Continue reading →

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Instructing For Arthog Wales

Posted on May 31, 2019 by chris

Variety is the spice of life so Chris always looks forward to working at Arthog Wales. The weekend’s activity consisted of onsite team building tasks and visit to the beach to settle the team in. Then on the second day … Continue reading →

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CHMAS – Lowland Leader Training

Posted on May 31, 2019 by chris

As an approved Course Provider for the Lowland Leader Scheme, Chris was out and about delivering a training course in March. There were 4 exceptional candidates on the course who took everything in their stride. Day 1 – Personal SkillsThis … Continue reading →

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Instructing For Arthog Wales

Posted on April 22, 2019 by chris

Always fun to work at Arthog Wales and this was no exception! Working with a Year 5 group, who undertook team building activities, gorge walking, mountain walking and canoeing. The team building was pretty special moment with everyone doing the … Continue reading →

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Scout Association – T1 Permit Assessment

Posted on April 15, 2019 by chris

As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Chris is a Hill Walking and Climbing Assessor for the Scout Association. As such, in February, he was in the Brecon Beacons providing training for a Terrain 1 – Permit Assessment. All … Continue reading →

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Working for Arthog Outreach

Posted on April 15, 2019 by chris

Its always good working for Arthog Outreach and this week was no exception! The Wrekin is a prominent land mark in Shropshire and I visit the summit fairly regularly with groups. Sometimes, just for fun and other times for educational … Continue reading →

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Instructing For Arthog Outreach

Posted on January 14, 2019 by chris

Following in the footsteps of Scott of the Antarctic – a themed walk in the Shropshire Countryside. Continue reading →

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Instructing For Arthog Wales

Posted on November 25, 2018 by chris

It was great to be back at Arthog Wales for a week of activity and a mighty fine week it was too.  Their resilience and perseverance  shone through as they took on the following activities. Team Building Exercises Climbing Gorge … Continue reading →

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CHMAS – Lowland Leader Assessment

Posted on November 25, 2018 by chris

The Shropshire Countryside has bucket loads of suitable terrain for the Lowland Leader scheme. As a result our courses are very popular and we love running them. It’s pretty special being part of someone’s first step into outdoor leadership.  If … Continue reading →

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Observing an Expeditions Skills Module with Bigfoot Services

Posted on November 24, 2018 by chris

CHMAS is an approved Provider for the Mountain Training Expedition Skills Module. We intend to run these courses in 2019 so when we had a chance to observe one of Bigfoot Services courses we couldn’t resist. It would provide excellent … Continue reading →

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