Author: Dorian Thomas

It has been a busy season supporting the Duke of Edinburgh Award helping young people achieve their goals but an equally rewarding experience. Through my years in supporting DofE I have taken on many roles including but not limited to: Theory navigation training Practical navigation training Practical camp craft training Expedition support Expedition assessment Theory … Continue reading Duke of Edinburgh

You are out in the Black Mountains enjoying a day out with friends, you have just bagged the last peak of the day and heading back to civilisation and the pub on a high to toast your achievements of the day. You are 4km away from your car and your friend slips and falls landing … Continue reading First Aid

It is always a pleasure to pass on knowledge or skills that I have learnt over the years. Personally, I have done this for years in various situations, but the feeling I get once people understand and use what I teach them is one of the best I will ever experience. This weekend I was … Continue reading Hill & Mountain Skills Training

My manager once asked me how I stay so calm and relaxed considering the work stresses that were constantly thrown at me - "I use Mountain Therapy!" was my response. The next thing I know I am taking my companies Leadership Team into the mountains for a "team building session", something must have worked as … Continue reading The Start of a New Journey……