ADVENTURE TRAINING
Welcome to Adventure Training in the North Region where cadets can experience challenges both physical & mental at the same time have a great time at little or not cost. The aim of the whole of the Region & its Wings is to expose young people to all the adventurous opportunities which are available to them in a safe but often exciting environment. All the activities which our cadets participate in, are supervised and the young people are trained by formally qualified and experienced instructors and staff.
Activities available to cadets include:
- Trekking & hill walking
- Climbing & Abseiling both indoors and on crags
- Canoeing & Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Nordic Skiing
- Downhill Skiing
- Sailing both offshore & inland waterways lakes & rivers
- Parachuting
- Hang Gliding
- Caving
Overseas expeditions to:
- Norway
- France (Pyrenees)
- East Africa
- Himalayan Mountains (India/Nepal)
- Many other places around the world
The North Region Adventure Training Panel
REGIONAL ADVENTURE TRAINING TECHNICAL OFFICER
Sqn Ldr Staincliffe RAFVR(T)
Wing Adventure Training Technical Officers
Central & East Yorkshire Wing
Flt Lt Gordon McElroy
Cumbria & North Lancashire Wing
Flt Lt Andy Browell
Durham/Northumberland Wing
Flt Lt Joe Lane
East Lancashire Wing
Sqn Ldr Amanda Smith
East Cheshire & South Manchester Wing
Flt Lt Roger Pinder
South & West Yorkshire Wing
Sqn Ldr Ian Johnson
Role & Responsibilities
The Regional Adventure Training Technical Officer is responsible for the overall co-ordination, monitoring & reporting of al Corps recognized adventure training activities & related matters that are undertaken within & by the Region. In addition he is to prepare, provide and organize Regional Training Course for staff within the North Region.
Useful Links
National Governing Bodies for Adventurous Activities:
Trekking, walking, mountaineering, climbing (BMC)
Basic Expedition Leaders Award (BELA)
Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA)
