Trail Cycling in the Lake District This morning I have been trail cycling with 6 young people and an adult who were a small school group who had come away as a reward for their hard work through the year.This provided a different session to usual and I think it’s safe to say that they […]
Group Activity Feedback Just received this feedback email – it blows me away when I read ones like this… Your name: Colin H Activity Date(s): 12th and 13th May 2012 Activity(s): (fav first then descending) Gorge Walk , Abseiling , Kayaking , Rock Climbing No in Group: 7 each day Please give a score our […]
Outdoor Instructing Team Adventure Having worked in the office of River Deep Mountain High for almost 3 years, I have taken part in the odd ‘extreme’ evening out-of-work activity with the instructors. The “Muddy Boot Challenge” on Friday 9th December, held at Thurston Outdoor Education Centre this year, however was the most extreme and difficult […]
Outdoor Instructor Training Course We went on an epic adventure where the students didn’t know where they were going, just that it was for 3 days and they didn’t need a tent! The walk started from Lowick Old School – Our River Deep base, and we went all the way to Scafell over the 3 […]
Sailing in the Lake District It’s not bad when your third day back to work after maternity leave consists of an afternoon Sailing on Coniston Water! Johan and I met up with Linda and Chris and no sooner than our buoyancy aids were on, we were into the Hawk and heading off across the […]
Gorge Walking in the Lake District Esk Valley On Sunday the water was really high in the Esk Gorge in Eskdale – our most extreme Gorge Walk with brilliant jumps and a true White Water experience! Look at all that white water! It is incredibly powerful but with our fully qualified instructors, we make it […]
Mountain Biking in the Lake District I was very nervous about getting out of the RDMH office and going biking for the first time in years – but progressed quite quickly and thoroughly enjoyed myself! River Deep Mountain High are encouraging and have the best route to get you mastering… Uphills… Downhills… Narrow single track… […]
Canoeing the Length of Windermere 7th December 2010 – Canoeing the Length of Lake Windermere with the Outdoor Instructor Training Course students. I was lucky enough to get out the office to join a trip up the length of Windermere just 2 weeks ago in the snow – the views of the snowy mountain really […]
Guided Walking up Scafell Pike Fantastic Views for the first time from Scafell Pike for me, I think my 6th visit to the peak. I believe this is the usual case for visitors to the Peak, especially 3 peak walkers who often are there at night, and don’t have time. We walked from Langdale Old […]
