Mark Chadwick BMG

BMG Full Guide

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Bio: Mark Chadwick is a well respected and qualified guide, instructor and coach in the outdoor industry. His main times guiding and instructing in the mountains are mostly in climbing and skiing, whether thats in the Alps, Norway, Scotland or else where in the world.His passion for the outdoors has taken him all over the world climbing and exploring. His base is in the Highland village of Aviemore, where he works for half of the year at the Scottish National Outdoor Centre, Glenmore Lodge. The other half is devoted to running his business www.elementsguiding.co.uk, getting out guiding and enjoying the outdoors as much as possible His qualifications are internationally recognised and respected and with over twenty years working in the outdoors his knowledge, understanding and ability to teach and coach is first rate. Mark holds the IFMGA / UIAGM International Mountain Guides qualification as well being a Winter Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor, the highest international and national awards in the world and UK for mountain based activities. You will be in safe hands with Mark on the hill or on the water as he is certified as a Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician and an Advanced Swift Water Rescue Technician. He’s also a member of Glenmore Lodge Mountain Rescue Team and he has spent a number of years Ski Patrolling. Mark is happiest when he is out enjoying the mountains, sea or rivers either with clients or with friends. He carries a real passion for his work and this shows in his delivery. Clients are guaranteed a fun, educational and memorable time no matter what the course, even if we can’t guarantee the weather!

Certifications

  • BMG Full Guide

Activities

  • Alpinism
  • British Rock Climbing
  • British Mountaineering
  • Ski Touring
  • Ice Climbing
  • Off Piste Skiing
  • Rock Around the World
  • Via Ferrata

Specialities

BMG: British Association of Mountain Guides

BMG members work as Mountain Guides in the UK, Europe and further afield in the world's famous climbing areas and high mountain ranges. Every BMG Guide has a solid base of experience, knowledge and skill. Collectively they share a common passion for climbing, mountaineering and skiing, and a professionalism for leading groups in challenging and hazardous terrain. Beyond this, they are a diverse group of individuals, with a wide range of achievements and other interests.

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