About Sea 2 Summit

The courses are principaly run by qualified mountaineering and kayaking instructor, Gareth Davies. A keen summer and winter climber, he holds the highest UK climbing qualification (MIC) that recognises his ability to safely operate in the mountains and on the cliffs, both in summer and winter, whilst providing professional and clear instruction. He is an Asp Level 5 kayak coach, enabling him to operate on all grades of water, while providing precise and direct coaching and Level 4 sea kayak coach.

The outdoors has been central to Gareth all his life. He has climbed extensively across the UK. His passion has also taken him abroad too exploring the European Alps, Rockies, Himalaya, Andes and Big Wall climbing in Yosemite. Similarly in kayaking he has paddled up to grade 5 across the country including out in the Alps, Slovenia, Ecuador, Peru and India and has been sea kayaking in Canada, Spain and Greece as well as up and down the UK.

He started his professional outdoor career at Plas-y-Brenin, the National Mountain Centre, worked for many other centres across Wales and taught and guided climbing in Spain with Compass West.

With a thorough knowledge of the crags and rivers of North Wales, a patient understanding of how people learn and an enthusiasm to be in the outdoors all his courses will exceed your expectations.

See the Sea 2 Summit blog for some pictures and information on trips and courses Gareth has run over the last year.

 

James' love of adventure and particularly kayaking was kick started in boy scouts, aged thirteen. Growing up in Yorkshire James would convince his folks to give him, and his kayak, a lift to local rivers and coastline for paddling adventures with mates. Many years later he moved to North Wales to pursue his love of the outdoors. Having worked at several outdoor centres including time at the Anglesey Sea and Surf Centre James has had the opportunity to travel to many areas of the world exploring coastlines, mountains and rivers and working with a wide range of clients.

An enthusiastic outdoors professional James loves to see progressions within his activity sessions. Relaxed, friendly and committed James coaching style is sure to inspire and create a stimulating environment to learn in. 

James also runs adventure elements whom we combine with for sea kayaking courses.  

 

A mountaineer and rock climber for over 20 years Simon has travelled the world pursuing his passion. This includes recent big wall climbs in Yosemite and Utah in the USA.

During the last 10 years, he has been passing on his vast outdoor experience, enabling others to enjoy new adventures too. He has instructed in the Lake District and Peak District and now lives and works in North Wales. Past employers include the National Mountain Centre, Plas-y-Brenin and running mountain courses for the Services.

Qualified MIA (mountain instructor award), he is a knowledgeable instructor with a wise head. He has time for everyone and enthusiasm and unrivalled passion for all areas of the sport.
Simon Hick in Icy Scotland       

An enthusiastic and committed climber, Kathryn lives for her mountaineering. She has rock climbed throughout the UK spending her summers in Wales and her winters ice climbing in Scotland. She has been on big walling trips to Yosemite and regular trips to all areas of the Alps, which includes an ascent of the North Face of the Eiger in late 2007.

Kathryn started her outdoor career at the National Mountain Centre, Plas-y-Brenin, and since then freelanced for a number of respected centres both in Wales and Scotland.

She holds the MIC (highest UK climbing qualification) and is known for her patient teaching. Whatever your current ability is walking or climbing, she will take you to the next level.

Kathryn Bromfield Winter Walking in Scotland