(I would give the course) 10 out of 10, it did everything we wanted and more. I do not think that the course could have been improved in any way. (The venues were) away from the crowds, and off the beaten track. Jill, you were very patient with us and let us make our own mistakes. The learning experience was very enjoyable and your teaching techniques were great. We all feel we are now at a level that will allow us to confidently get around using a map. We have even discussed maybe doing a further course simply because we enjoyed ourselves so much, I am sure that is down to you.
Gary, Private Navigation Course
Thanks again for a wonderful day on Saturday. I had a fantastic time and can't wait to give scrambling another go.
Toni, Scrambling Course
Thank you Nick for giving me the confidence to hang on in there!
Belinda, Rock Climbing Course
I had an excellent weekend. The course was dynamic; navigation was undertaken on different landscapes and a lot of information, tips, ideas and views were exchanged as the course progressed. My instructor was Jill. I found her to be very knowledgeable, engaging and reassuring.
Thomas - Beginner's navigation course
In many situations I have found guides unwilling or unable to explain the reasoning/logic behind the techniques they used (many times it is just because they were taught that way). With Nick I was able to ask questions and he clearly had a deep understanding of the subject and could explain simply the pros/cons and reasoning behind his decisions. This helped to refresh, reinforce and build my own understanding which is essential in my learning processes.
Simon, Private Climbing Course
I meant to email you ref my ML assessment. Just to let you know that I passed Hurrah! Thanks for the navigation course last year. It really helped.
Andy, Mountain Leader Refresher
Nick was really good at not only showing what to do, but also why it is done. He was patient and enthusiastic giving me as much information as possible without over doing it. Thanks for a great week, I achieved far more than expected and am now keener than ever to do more and more climbing. I will certainly recommend you to friends.
Matthew, Learn to Lead Course
The instruction was superb with patience, care, attention to detail and safety in abundance.
Mark, Rock Climbing Course
Nick came across as being very approachable and experienced. This combination helped us feel totally at ease whilst attempting to climb the rock, we both agree that we felt comfortable in putting our trust in Nick.
Kevin, Introduction to Climbing
(The course) was about perfect in length, suitability, accessibility and pace.
Tina, Rock Climbing Course
Thank you very much Nick for a really good weekend. I really appreciated the fact that you gave us time to figure out our own way up the rocks and helped when you knew we were stuck or when the rocks were obviously difficult.
Hannah, Introduction to Climbing
I really enjoyed this week of climbing. I learned so much and I can't wait to practice now.
Audrey, Learn to Lead Course
Likeable, approachable and informative. Nick was able to demonstrate a relaxed and instructive style which enabled you to absorb any of the vital information - refreshing some of the rope work skills that were long ago buried and learning more up to date methods for that ever important "Toolbox" of reference when on the crags.
Sean, Rescue Skills Course
The course was very well organised and I couldn't fault it. I would definitely come back and try other activities or participate in other navigation courses with you!
Inkeri, Intermediate Navigation Course
You were both so personable, kind and patient. I had an absolutely fantastic experience on Saturday ... thank you.
Lynne, Scrambling Course
The course was suited to me and as I'm a beginner I really appreciated the encouragement and safety! Excellent - no complaints whatsoever!
Emma, Introduction to Scrambling Course
Found Nick very knowledgeable, personable and really put me at ease.
Matthew, Scrambling Course
The instructor was friendly and professional. We really enjoyed the day and also learnt a lot. The location was perfect.
Paul, Private Climbing Day
The skills acquired during the weekend exceeded all my expectations and almost certainly have prepared me for a lifetime navigating in the hills.
Paul, Intermediate navigation course
I thought the course was brilliant - challenging without being too out of my capabilities; taken out of my comfort zone but not impossibly so.
Elayne, Private navigation course.
The course was excellent, well structured and well paced with just the right amount of practice for each new skill. The most worthwhile thing for us was to gain the confidence of knowing that we now have a range of skills which should make life easier and safer when we are out walking and cycling and less reliant on being with others who have those skills.
Paolo and Claire - Private navigation course
I would like to say a huge thank you for making the weekend of the navigation course one of the best weekends I have had in a long time. Jill made the course interesting and fun and pitched it completely at my (very low) level all the time. I was totally engaged throughout both days and learned far more than I anticipated or realised I could or would. Your patience and clarity in explaining things were amazing and your passion for what you do was completely obvious and has inspired me to get out much, much more.
Jude, Beginner's Navigation Course
Attention novice map readers.....Go on Jill's navigation course, it changes the whole way you look at a map. The confidence Sue and I gained was simply awesome. You have a wonderful approach.....and so incredibly patient...
Nick and Sue, Beginner's Navigation Course
I thought the instruction was very good, you both must have a vast amount of knowledge of the outdoors, and this comes across with a lot of enthusiasm. It was noticeable immediately that you both have a nice and pleasant manner, which makes learning any subject a lot easier. The pace of both days was nice and relaxed, at no time did I feel pressed to produced fast results.
Malcolm, Intermediate Navigation Course
(Jill was) excellent; knowledgeable, approachable, a calming influence, inspiring.
Patrick, Intermediate Navigation Course
(Jill was) great - friendly, good at coaching (i.e. making me think) rather than telling me the answers, easy to chat to so the conversation was easy and knowledgeable about the area and the skills.
Mark, Intermediate Navigation Course
We thought it was a fantastic course. We can't think of any faults at the moment and we can't wait to get out and start learning and practicing. We have both had itchy feet today not being out. As a team leading us you were both fantastic guides and teachers. We also hope to come and learn with you both again. You have both filled us with confidence and helped us achieve one of our goals and we would like to thank you very much for that.
Matt and Ro, Intermediate Navigation Course
Day was excellent. Wouldn't change anything.
Peter, Guided Winter Climbing
(Nick was) very patient, especially when answering all my questions surrounding the navigation side! I have tried to learn navigation from a book on several occasions but have given up each time so he really was starting with a novice. Nick tended to respond to our requests and was good at stopping and explaining skills as we went. This meant that the course was relaxed but informative.
Russell, Winter Skills Course
(Nick was) awesome! He is such a lovely, unassuming guy, very knowledgeable and especially interesting for me as he is a Mountain Rescue team member.
Jackie, Beginners' Navigation Course
(The day) was really good! Very challenging but we always felt that we could stop if we wanted to. (Our instructor was) brilliant! He was very accommodating to all our needs, very informative and competent. We felt completely safe under his instruction.
Viv, Multi-Activity day
I would rate the course as excellent in that it met all my requirements and expectations and was delivered in a lively and knowledgeable manner. (Jill was) knowledgeable, enthusiastic, patient and utterly charming.
John, Intermediate Navigation Course
We chose More Than Mountains as it allowed us to have a private instructor for our group and offered good value for money. (The day was) very entertaining and a lot of fun.
Sally, Ghyll Scrambling
(Nick was) briilant! Really patient, gave good explanation of what to do and more importantly why. Really calm, giving confidence to get up seemingly impossible faces!
Emma, Beginner's Climbing
Instructor was excellent , very informative, liked how used guide book, interesting stories, very knowledgeable & above all helped me feel safe!
Jane, Introduction to Scrambling
I could not rate our instructor more highly. He was professional, clearly highly competent, judged people's abilities accurately and created a course which accommodated everyone. I was extremely impressed with him and would positively recommend him. I would certainly do a further course if he was to be the instructor. In addition he was personable and great fun. A definite 10/10
Debi, Introduction to Scrambling
(The day was) really good- enough challenge combined with real achievement! And your prices were very reasonable for the group booking.
Ruth, Ghyll scrambling
I had previously been on a Navigation Course with More than Mountains and so when looking for a Winter Mountaineering Course they were the first people I thought of. Nick's flexible approach meant that the course was tailored specifically to my requirements and really helped me develop some areas I had been looking to improve. Nick is extremely knowledgeable, not only on the course content, but also the area, suitable routes, equipment and the conditions.
Iain, Winter Mountaineering Course
(The booking procedure was) very smooth and straightforward, pre-course information extremely clear and helpful. Learning about avalanche risk and understanding the avalanche reports was brilliant. (Nick was) very thorough, calm and considered, can communicate quite complex information effectively, also good company on the mountain.
Lou, Winter Mountaineering Course
