Climbing, walking, skiing and mountain biking throughout his life, Dave has passion for all the activities he leads, as well as extensive experience and certificated expertise. Dave holds the highest summer rock climbing and mountaineering qualification and loves passing on his enthusiasm to others around him.
At the age of five Dave skied down the final section of Hahnenkamm (the famous downhill race slope) in a Mach 10 snow plough, (wildly out of control, with a smile from ear to ear) and has been hooked on the outdoors ever since. Competing at a high level in motocross as a teenager. Dave came to climbing after getting injured in a bad motocross crash and now specialises in skiing, climbing, mountaineering and mountain biking. He can be found on the summit of a major Alpine peak one week and multi-pitch climbing in Snowdonia the next
Qualifications:
- Mountaineering Instructor Award (M.I.A)
- MLTB Single Pitch Award
- MLTB Mountain Leader Award
- BCU Kayak Coach Level 2
- Basic Expedition Leader Award
- NCFE Professional Development Certificate for the Outdoor Industry
- Outdoor First Aid Certificate
- Full member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (A.M.I)
Previous Work and References
Bristol Climbing Centre and Undercover Rock – October 2005 to present
Dave plans and prepares his sessions well and has sound judgement around the crags. His personal climbing skills are very good and he has thorough knowledge of British Rock Climbing. He has strong teaching skills being a good communicator and has had excellent feedback from our clients.
Guy Jarvis, Chief Instructor.
Bristol City Council – June 2004 to present
Dave looks for solutions and not problems and particularly understands the review process. Although technically excellent in his disciplines, he also has a good grip on the management of sessions and courses and sees the ‘big picture’. Coupled with an above average ability in the soft skills department, Dave is one of the best workers I have employed in an outdoor learning career of twenty seven years.
Russ Scully, Project Coordinator
Swiss Ski and Snowboard School Saas-Fee (Winter 2006/07 and 2007/08)
During this time Dave worked as a ski instructor and proved to be a most reliable member of the instructor team. David always sought to gain additional knowledge for the satisfaction of our clients. He was always cheerful and motivated and very well-liked by his colleagues and clients. I recommend him without hesitation.
Christine Derivaz, School Director.
Skivolution, Courchevel, France – Winter 2005/2006
David is a very hard worker and has excellent communication skills. Whatever David did, he did well, and was always enthusiastic and professional.
His skiing is very good and he impressed me not only with his technical skiing ability but also with his knowledge and passion for the sport.
Dave Beattie, Manager Director.
New Generation, Courchevel/Meribel/Les Arcs, France - March 2005
Dave is always cheerful and friendly, bringing great joy to those who know him. He is most professional in all aspects of his training and, with the highest integrity, he has my total trust and admiration.
Ali Rainback, Director.
Further references available on request.
