About Treads and Trails Ltd
About
Based in Abergavenny the gateway to south & mid Wales, we have been servicing Skis & Snowboards and providing Mountain Leaders for events in the Brecon Beacons since 2009. Also route planning and TV work for various organisations
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Fully qualified and experienced local company
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Brecon Beacons National Park Ambassadors
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Members of South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group
What we do
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Ski & Snowboard service for customers in Cardiff, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Powys and throughout South Wales
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Mountain Leaders (ML) for charity events, checkpoints, marshalling, expeditions, mountain safety cover, remote group supervision
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Technical advice & route planning for large scale events and TV / Filming opportunities
Experience
Our owner and main guide Huw, ignited his love of the mountains whilst on DofE expedition in the Arctic Circle as a teenager.
Since then he has spent many hours in the mountains hiking & mountain biking around the UK & overseas, including expedition leading in West Africa.
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Huw's qualifications & approvals:
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Holmenkol & Wintersteiger Advanced Ski Service technician
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Mountain Leader (MLs)
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British Cycling Mountain Bike Leader - Level 3 (highest level)
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British Cycling Mountain Bike Coach - Level 2
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MIAS Trainer/Assessor (Mountain Bike Instructor Award Scheme)
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Outdoor Emergency First Aid trained
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Brecon Beacons National Park Ambassador
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DBS Criminal Record Enhanced check
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Level 3 Award Education And Training (AET / PTLLS)
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Route mapping/planning for Fat Map, Rat Race, Vespucci
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Featured in BBC Wales Weatherman Walking & Cottages.com national TV advertising
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Our other guides are qualified Mountain Leaders and/or Mountain Bike Leaders as well as having many years experience to guide you safely in the mountains.
What you can expect
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Excellent customer satisfaction with friendly professional service
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Services completed to high standard and on time
