Staff Bios
Name: Jordan Cawar – Instructor/ Expedition Logistics and Hire department
About: Jordan is adventurous at heart and loves nothing more than being challenged vertically. Whether that’s at the base camp of an epic mountain or the bottom of a huge cliff, Jordan has reached the summit countless times and can’t wait for his next daring adventure! A man about gear with all the idea, Jordan is a good source of advice for what to take to the wilds of the Alps, and wonderful valleys of the Lake District! He can mostly be found under his beanie, which we’re not certain comes off…
Aspirations: Jordan aspires to gain even more experience in the outdoors with ambitions to further his knowledge of winter mountaineering, and multi-pitch ascents.
Awards held: Rock Climbing Instructor, Mountain Leader, and Outdoor Leadership BA Hons
Name: Ben Field – Centre Manager
About: Rocket fuel in human form.
Ben can be found running our; grass roots Mini- Monkey sessions, playing Sensei to our Vertical Ninja’s or Coach Carter to Team Ambleside. When not in the wall Ben is out with Ambleside Adventure delighting guests with the wonders the Lake Distrct has to offer.
And there is brains behind the …..erm…..smile, Ben recently gained his masters in ‘Outdoor and Experiential Learning’ at the University of Cumbria.
Aspirations: To gain his Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor qualification and to guide and instruct others in the Lakes, the UK and beyond.
Awards held: Mountain Leader and Rock Climbing Instructor.
Name: Fergus McMullan
About: Full of Irish charm, Fergus has recently finished his Degree in Outdoor Leadership at The University of Cumbria.
With an adaptable approach and a genuine desire to teach and coach new starters to our fantastic sport, Fergus is the man to guide your first experiences climbing and mountaineering.
Aspirations: To gain his summer Mountain Leader award, Rock Climbing Instructor qualification and to climb every VS route in the Langdales.
Qualifications held: Climbing Wall Instructor