Mike Smith
MIA (MCI), ML, SPA (RCI), FCA, CWLA (CWDI)
About
Mike Smith has always loved the outdoors environment and has been climbing, walking and camping most of his life. This love has led to a desire to work in the outdoors
with like minded people and the development of a prominent career in Instruction and Coaching within the field of mountaineering.
Mike has obtained many qualifications and with over 20 years working experience there isn't many types of client he hasn't worked with.
He was the first individual to obtain a Foundation Coach Award within Northern Ireland. He is frequently lauded for his high degree of integrity, natural ability to
effectively teach people of all ages and skill level, and for being a leader in his field for knowledge of equipment, systems and safety.
Freelance Work
Mike is available to be booked for private coaching, group instruction, and consultation. He is able to tailor-design a bespoke package to suit your specific needs and goals by pulling together aspects from any of the following areas:
- Climbing and leading skills, both indoor and outdoor traditional climbing
- Rope work and placing gear
- Scrambling
- Navigation and mountain skills
- Coaching techniques
- Rescue scenarios
- Assessment Preparation for NGB awards
- Technical Adviser and In House Training
