ABOUT
Sam is highly qualified, fully insured and first aid trained. Owner/lead instructor at Lake District Mountaineering - specialising in instruction and guiding for climbing, mountaineering, navigation and hill walking in both summer and winter conditions.
Sam's qualifications include:
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BA Hons Degree - Outdoor Leadership
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Winter Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor (WMCI)
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[WMCI is the highest UK award for climbing/mountaineering]
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Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor (MCI)
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Winter Mountain Leader (WML
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Summer Mountain Leader (SML)
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Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI)
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RSA Level 2 Route Setter
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National Navigation Award Tutor (NNAS)
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ICOPro Level 3 Canyoning Training
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Level 3 Outdoor First Aid & CPR
With 15 years of experience in hill walking, rock climbing, and mountaineering, both professionally and personally, Sam brings a deep passion for outdoor learning. He holds a BA Honours degree in Outdoor Leadership and is committed to sharing his enthusiasm for the natural environment.
Sam's diverse experience includes extensive climbing, mountaineering and hill walking in summer and winter across the UK, rock climbing in North America (including Yosemite), alpine climbing in Europe, snowshoe guiding in the Dolomites and glacier guiding in Iceland.
He is eager to share his technical skills and mountain expertise, providing an inspiring and educational experience.
Sam plays a key role in the development, training, and assessment of aspiring instructors as a Mountain Leader course director. He also delivers skills courses for Mountain Training as an approved tutor. Mountain Training is the UK’s official awarding body for climbing and mountaineering and all courses are quality assured and moderated.
You can hire Sam for private guiding across the Lake District and Peak District in summer, and throughout the Lake District and Scottish Highlands during winter.
Rest assured, you're in expert hands.
Find out more about the qualifications, the processes and experience our guides have, click the links below to read more:
Passionate about inspiring others
At Lake District Mountaineering, we are committed to offering high-quality, customer-focused skills courses, guided experiences, and instructional days. Our goal is to provide lifelong memories, inspire you in breathtaking environments, and equip you with the skills to confidently explore the UK mountains on your own.
Most of the adventures are led by Sam Marsland (WMCI), and when he's unavailable, we partner with a select group of outdoor professionals. Our team brings extensive experience, ensuring every adventure is memorable. All instructors are fully qualified, insured, and first-aid trained.
We carefully choose our locations using local knowledge to customise experiences that meet your expectations. With small group sizes, you’ll enjoy personal attention from your instructor for an immersive experience.
Lake District Mountaineering is a proud member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) and Mountain Training (MTA), reflecting our commitment to safety, industry best practices, and professional standards.
Read more about AMI here: About AMI
These organisations oversee the training and qualification process that LDM has progressed through.
The equipment supplied by Lake District Mountaineering is high quality, and has been chosen from selected premium brands within the outdoor industry, guaranteeing you a safe and comfortable experience
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Lake District Mountaineering are an approved course provider for all of the Mountain Training skills courses.
This means our courses are professional and moderated to standard, therefore they come with a stamp of approval and quality assurance from the UK awarding body for outdoor training and qualifications.
Joining an approved Mountain Training course guarantees you are receiving the best training from skilled and experienced instructors.
CONTACT
We look forward to hearing from you and working towards your mountaineering ambitions and helping to achieve your goals.
Phone or WhatsApp:
07458353048
If calls are missed we will respond when possible, please leave a voicemail or text message where possible.
Thank you