I set up Summiteer in August 2016. We manufacture high quality and environmentally responsible outdoor equipment for climbers, hill walkers, mountaineers and backpackers. I operate in all areas of the company from talking to customers, manufacturing the products (i.e sitting at a sewing machine!), design and dealing with suppliers and retailers.

Working freelance in the North of England and North Wales. Companies worked for amongst othersYMCA LakesideExplore OutdoorsMaximum AdventureSam Sykes ltdThe Anderton CentreProactive AdventureYamba uk

Started Unique Mountain Adventures, a company providing guided walks, skills course and expeditions in the UK mountains.

Working at Westview climbing wall. Training and developing young climbers through the NICAS scheme. Teaching lead climbing, bouldering, conditioning, abseiling skills and techniques. Supervising (floorwalking) climbing wall and its users, overseeing safe use of the wall in compliance with BMC guidelines. Teaching basic climbing skills on taster sessions and inductions for all ages.

Instructor working for Edale Youth Hostel in the Peak District. Working with residential groups, on activities such as Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Canoeing, Hill Walking, High Ropes and Problem Solving. Taking Part in weekly and monthly site maintenance and kit inspections.

Traineeship working with groups in a range of activities such as, Climbing, Ghyll Scrambling, Mountain Walking and Paddlesports in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.