More than Mountains(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
More than MountainsThanks again for a wonderful day on Saturday. I had a fantastic time and can't wait to give scrambling another go.
Toni, Scrambling Course
More than MountainsThank you Nick for giving me the confidence to hang on in there!
Belinda, Rock Climbing Course
More than MountainsI 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 - Beginners' navigation course
More than MountainsIn 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
More than MountainsI 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
More than MountainsNick 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
More than MountainsThe instruction was superb with patience, care, attention to detail and safety in abundance.
Mark, Rock Climbing Course
More than MountainsNick 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
More than Mountains(The course) was about perfect in length, suitability, accessibility and pace.
Tina, Rock Climbing Course
More than MountainsThank 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
More than MountainsI really enjoyed this week of climbing. I learned so much and I can't wait to practice now.
Audrey, Learn to Lead Course
More than MountainsLikeable, 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
More than MountainsThe 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
More than MountainsYou were both so personable, kind and patient. I had an absolutely fantastic experience on Saturday ... thank you.
Lynne, Scrambling Course
More than MountainsThe 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
More than MountainsFound Nick very knowledgeable, personable and really put me at ease.
Matthew, Scrambling Course
More than MountainsThe instructor was friendly and professional. We really enjoyed the day and also learnt a lot. The location was perfect.
Paul, Private Climbing Day
More than MountainsThe 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
More than MountainsI 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.
More than MountainsThe 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
More than MountainsI 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
More than MountainsAttention 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
More than MountainsI 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
More than Mountains(Jill was) excellent; knowledgeable, approachable, a calming influence, inspiring.
Patrick, Intermediate Navigation Course
More than Mountains(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
More than MountainsWe 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
More than MountainsDay was excellent. Wouldn't change anything.
Peter, Guided Winter Climbing
More than Mountains(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
More than Mountains(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
More than Mountains(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
More than MountainsI 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
More than MountainsWe 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
More than Mountains(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
More than MountainsInstructor was excellent , very informative, liked how used guide book, interesting stories, very knowledgeable & above all helped me feel safe!
Jane, Introduction to Scrambling
More than MountainsI 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
More than Mountains(The day was) really good- enough challenge combined with real achievement! And your prices were very reasonable for the group booking.
Ruth, Ghyll scrambling
More than MountainsI 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
More than Mountains(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
More than MountainsThe booking procedure was easy and quick to do, and the communication was very prompt. Overall I would rate the course excellent, as for me personally it was just enough information for one day. I definitely feel I can take the skills I learnt and use them on my own on some basic trails. Obviously Jill is very knowledgeable and none of our questions for her were a problem. I thought we were drip fed the information just as we needed it, so it did not cause brain meltdown.
Mario, Beginners' Navigation Course
More than MountainsNick was clear in his explanation of what we had to do, extremely calm, and very
patient and encouraging (much needed with me!) and flexible over timings re rock
climbing/abseiling. Thanks once again - we would not hesitate to recommend you to our
friends.
Fiona, Family Multi-Activity Day
More than MountainsI really enjoyed the course especially day two. I liked the challenging terrain but also I thought some of the tarns and bigger lakes we passed were breathtaking.
I found (the course) very thorough with a lot of attention put in the details. I liked the way the mistakes were allowed to be made, then your attention being brought to it. This in my opinion is how you learn a skill like this, you have to go through the mistakes to make you realise and pick up on where and why you went wrong and not just being told "make sure you don't do that" or "don't do this."
Mario, Intermediate Navigation Course
More than MountainsI had a superb day and can't thank you enough for arranging it for me! (Our instructor) was so professional, patient and calm. You could tell he knew exactly how to get the best out of people to maximise their enjoyment. Rest assured, I will be back in touch soon, to arrange another outing.
Matt, Private Climbing Day
More than MountainsThe course met with all the aims and my expectations. The pace of learning suited my knowledge (basically nothing!), it covered all the detail on the itinerary, and it's given me a good foundation to practice from. (Jill) was great, she taught us at exactly the right level. I would definitely recommend this course to others. And if I do further courses on navigation I would have no hesitation to book a course with More than Mountains.
Rhona, Beginners' Navigation Course
More than MountainsIt was a fabulous day, thank you Nick and Andy. The highlight of a fantastic week. The scenery, the weather, the company, the instructors, could not have been bettered. Thank you for a memorable experience!
Liz, Family Activity Day
More than MountainsThe course was exactly what we wanted for our first day out on real rocks. Nick was incredibly knowledgeable and also very patient with us both (particularly me being pretty nervous). I would most definitely climb with him again!
Molly, Private Climbing Course
More than MountainsThe Introduction to Scrambling course was: great, a really good weekend. The most worthwhile part of the course was: learning skills, enjoying outdoors, views, improving knowledge & technique.
Alex, Introduction to Scrambling
