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Ref: 348    Exped Name: Green Frost    From: Sun 8th Mar 2009    Until: Tue 17th Mar 2009

Going To: Austria

Overview
Alpine ski training in Austria in order to train members of 2 MI Bn to achieve either basic or advanced ski proficiency qualifications. Instructor costs will be borne by 2 MI.

Requirement
2 x alpine ski instructors to teach beginner/intermediate/advance groups. Must be distributed training (DT)qualified in order to award basic or advanced ski qualifications.

Contact Details
BenFrost
eMail: Ben_cynic@armymail.mod.uk
Phone: 94321 8305

Ref: 347    Exped Name: Struan Cunningham    From: Sun 12th Apr 2009    Until: Sun 19th Apr 2009

Going To: Norway

Overview
Ex Norske Cadet 10 RMAS Officer Cadets planning a cross-country skiing expedition in Hardangervidda region of Norway.

Requirement
We are seeking 2 x Joint Service Ski Tour Leaders (STL) to help with instructing and guiding the party. The main aim is to help cadets attain BSP and STP qualification. All costs are to be arranged by the cadets.

Contact Details
StruanCunningham
eMail: struancunningham@gmail.com
Phone: 07787991983

Ref: 345    Exped Name: Seahorse Napolean Paddle    From: Wed 6th May 2009    Until: Fri 22nd May 2009

Going To: South Of France

Overview
5 day descent in canadian canoes of the river Dordgone followed by a more challenging descent of the Ardeched which would take a further 3 days. Dates are a window which may be reduced.

Requirement
2 Level 3 open canoe expedition leader and 1 CI level 3 4star to support a group of 17 other paddlers (20 total)

Contact Details
andrewhills
eMail: shipvcsinsp17pmregt@a.dii.mod.
Phone: 02380664358 / 942738

Ref: 344    Exped Name: Ex Chilean Paddle Hussar    From: Fri 10th Jul 2009    Until: Fri 24th Jul 2009

Going To: Chile

Overview
Exercise Chilean Hussar Paddle will be conducted from PUERTO MONTT. There will be three phases to this expedition. Phase One, lasting five days, will include forward travel, equipment care and a familiarisation package covering the local area, customs and river paddling techniques. Time on the water will be the main effort at this stage, as a basic proficiency must be achieved before the expedition phase. Phase two will be the expedition phase. This will begin at a base camp location and aim to cover the full length of the COMAU FJORD. Each day will end in a new camp being set up, giving the team members time for personal administration, including cooking of a communal meal, hygiene and relaxation. Phase three will include a rest and recovery package of two days in Chile’s cultural centres.

Requirement
We require two sea kayak instructors.

Contact Details
ChristopheHarrop
eMail: harrop.ch@gmail.com
Phone: +49 (0)5254 982 2428

Ref: 343    Exped Name: Ex Haute Route Cadet    From: Sat 11th Apr 2009    Until: Sat 18th Apr 2009

Going To: Switzerland

Overview
I am planning to take myself and five other OCDTs to Switzerland in order to complete the second half of the Haute Route from Verbier to Zermatt. The expedition should take in the order of four days with two days acclimatisation training in Verbier itself.

Requirement
JS ski tour leader

Contact Details
PeterFoster
eMail: peterfoster123@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 07738208895

Ref: 342    Exped Name: Ex Bonnie Freeze    From: Mon 16th Feb 2009    Until: Mon 23rd Feb 2009

Going To: Austria

Overview
Alpine skiing exped to Walgau, Austria, for 7 days. It will allow novice skiiers to gain a basic qualification in alpine skiing and let more experienced students do the same to a more advanced level.

Requirement
I require 3x Alpine Skiing Instructors, names and details as soon as possible so i can get the JSATFA in on time.

Contact Details
CallumMacLeod
eMail: calum@japan.com
Phone: 0044 (0)7921215072

Ref: 341    Exped Name: Ex Maltese Diamond    From: Fri 27th Mar 2009    Until: Tue 7th Apr 2009

Going To: Malta

Overview
Rock Climbing Exped to Malta run for soldiers from 1 (UK)ADSR. 8 days climbing on single pitch, mulit pitch, sport and trad. Then 2 days R and R. All expenses for instrcutors covered in exped funding.

Requirement
I required 1 x JSRCI to run RCP.

Contact Details
JenniferHollins
eMail: Hollinsj320@army.mod.uk
Phone: 94882 3786

Ref: 340    Exped Name: Ex Atlantis Barbara    From: Sun 12th Apr 2009    Until: Thu 16th Apr 2009

Going To: Spain

Overview
The flagship of the Royal Artillery Yacht Club, St Barbara V, a Rustler 42’ yacht with 9 berths, is spending the winter in the Canaries. During the winter deployment, Ex Atlantis Barbara, consists of 13 legs. We are currently still short of skippers and mates. Anyone interested please contact Natasha Grant as above.

Please Note:Exped dates are 2 Nov 08 until 16 Apr 09, not as listed above.



Requirement

Skipper (RYA YM) and Mate (RYA Coastal Skipper) as per the list below:

Leg 1 Out (Gosport to Lisbon ) Sun 2 Nov – Sun 16 Nov 08  Booked Skipper Confirmed Mate Confirmed
Leg 2 Out ( Lisbon to Lanzarote)  Sun 16 Nov – Sun 30 Nov 08 Booked Skipper Confirmed Mate Confirmed
Leg 3 (Lanzarote)  Sun 30 Nov – Sun 14 Dec 08 Available Skipper Required Mate Required
Leg 4 (Lanzarote) Sun 14 Dec – Sun 1 Jan 08 Available Skipper Required Mate Required
Leg 5 (Lanzarote) Sun 1 Jan – Sun 10 Jan 09 Booked Skipper Confirmed Mate Confirmed
Leg 6 (Lanzarote) Sun 10 Jan – Sun 18 Jan 09 Booked Skipper Confirmed Mate Required
Leg 7 (Lanzarote) Sun 18 Jan – Sun 1 Feb 09 Booked Skipper Confirmed Mate Confirmed
Leg 8 (Lanzarote) Sun 1 Feb – Sun 15 Feb 09 Booked Skipper Confirmed Mate Required
Leg 9 (Lanzarote) Sun 15 Feb – Sun 1 Mar 09 Booked Skipper Confirmed Mate Required
Leg 10 (Lanzarote) Sun 1 Mar – Sun 15 Mar 09 Booked Skipper Required Mate Required
Leg 11 (Lanzarote) Sun 15 Mar – Sun 29 Mar 09 Booked Skipper Required Mate Confirmed
Leg 12 Return (Lanzarote to Azores ) Sun 29 Mar – Sun 12 Apr 09 Booked Skipper Confirmed Mate Required
Leg 13 Return (Azores to Gosport ) Sun 12 Apr – Sun 26 Apr 09 Available  Skipper Confirmed Mate Required


Contact Details
NatashaGrant
eMail: natashagrant2002@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 94295 8225 (01243 38

Ref: 339    Exped Name: Halton    From: Fri 29th May 2009    Until: Sun 31st May 2009

Going To: UK

Overview
B Coy of Staffs and W.Mids (NS) ACF will be conducting Rock Climbing at Falerton Crag in Halton and require assistance. This weekend provides invaluable Training value to the Cadets and any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Accommodation will be provided at Halton camp.

Requirement
2 x RLT or SPA Instructors required.

Contact Details
WayneDugmore
eMail: tsa@staffsacfhq.co.uk
Phone: 01785 257 804

Ref: 338    Exped Name: Cockney Freeeze    From: Wed 18th Feb 2009    Until: Sat 28th Feb 2009

Going To: USA

Overview
Ten day winter EXPED to Winterpark Colarado. EXPED main focus to enable students to gain BSP(A)/basic snowboarding proficiency and to improve on previous experience.

Requirement
Require 1 x JSSI Alpine instructor and 1 x snowboarding instructor. There will be a personal cost of approx £800.00 initially however funding is being sought to compensate.

Contact Details
MarieRichter
eMail: marie.richter@gstt.nhs.uk
Phone: 07840776848

Ref: 335    Exped Name: Ex Dragon Mabira    From: Thu 14th May 2009    Until: Wed 27th May 2009

Going To: Uganda

Overview
Summit Margherita Peak (5109m) in the Rwenzori Mountains. Involves going above the snowline. Trek approx 8 days, involving various terrain from Jungle to Alpine.

Requirement
Winter ML, preferably with RLT

Contact Details
RobertHarris
eMail: robert.harris545@mod.uk
Phone: 94660 5574

Ref: 334    Exped Name: DIAMOND FREEFALL LOGGY    From: Wed 25th Feb 2009    Until: Thu 12th Mar 2009

Going To: USA

Overview
To train 18 students in AFF. Large Exped going to Lake Elsinore Cali. let down by instructors. 1 maybe 2 AFFI's are required. must be BPA.

Requirement
2 Log Sp Regt RLC

Contact Details
MickRiley
eMail: 1334riley@armymail.mod.uk
Phone: 94873 2743

Ref: 333    Exped Name: Exercise Dragon First Step 09    From: Sun 29th Mar 2009    Until: Sat 4th Apr 2009

Going To: Scotland

Overview
Wales Universities’ Officer Training Corp, are organising an Exped to Tom McClean Highland Outdoor activity centre in Morar , Malliag The Exped is for 32 Officer cadets for an SMP cse and 6 Officer cadets for a RCP cse

Requirement
I required AJSMEL & JSRCI Instrs

Contact Details
THOMASALEXANDER
eMail: walesotc-psi-5@mod.uk
Phone: 07875 199274

Ref: 332    Exped Name: Cockney Sporran 2    From: Sun 1st Feb 2009    Until: Sun 8th Feb 2009

Going To: Andorra

Overview
Scots Guards Band adventure training to Andorra, to carry out BSP and STP. 2x instructors have been sourced, however we have been let down at the last minute and are desperate for 1x more instructor.

Requirement
Scots Guards Band.

Contact Details
MatthewSimmonds
eMail: matthew12aug@yahoo.com
Phone: 07889 606752

Ref: 331    Exped Name: EX Polar Dragon Kayak    From: Mon 23rd Feb 2009    Until: Fri 6th Mar 2009

Going To: Belize

Overview
HQ 49 (E) Bde are conducting a Sea - Kayak expedition to Belize. Based at BFATC, St Georges Caye the aim is to introduce Sea Kayaking to novices.

Requirement
We require the support of 1 x JS Kayak Inst Level 3 (Sea) or similarly qualified individual for 6 personnel from this HQ region.

Contact Details
MickWarwick
eMail: mick.warwick@mod.uk
Phone: 01206 817038

Ref: 330    Exped Name: Ex FLAMING TIGER    From: Mon 9th Mar 2009    Until: Sun 15th Mar 2009

Going To: Germany

Overview
Bavaria, Germany Running 1 x BSP(A)Course Running 1 x STP Course

Requirement
1 x JS Alpine Ski Instructor 1 x JS Ski Tour Leader

Contact Details
KateKnee
eMail: enquiries@detsa.co.uk
Phone: 01980 618710

Ref: 329    Exped Name: Ex PISTE VIPER (TIGER)    From: Fri 12th Dec 2008    Until: Sat 20th Dec 2008

Going To: France

Overview
101 Log Bde Skiing Adventure Training Expedition to Tignes, France.

Requirement
2x JSSI (A) Instructors required for the exped. They must hold TLT and be capable of teaching BSP, STP and ASP.

Contact Details
VerityBillington
eMail: verity.billington578@land.mod.
Phone: 94222 3768 / 3825

Ref: 328    Exped Name: Via Ferrata Diver    From: Mon 20th Jul 2009    Until: Fri 31st Jul 2009

Going To: Italy

Overview
The Defence Diving School are organising an expedition to Italy to use the Via Ferratas in the Dolomites.

Requirement
Klettersteig Leaders are required. There is some flexibility in the dates and any offers of support will be very much appreciated. Mil: 93832 4174

Contact Details
FergusPalmer
eMail: mwsddsdoa@nrta.mod.uk
Phone: 023 9222 4174

Ref: 327    Exped Name: EXERCISE NORTHERN VENTURE V    From: Thu 29th Jan 2009    Until: Sat 7th Feb 2009

Going To: FRANCE

Overview
Tayforth UOTC are planning a ski trip to Les Arc in France 40 male and female students of mixed ability are to be put through BSP and ASP if possible.

Requirement
4 x JSSI required to instruct 40 students of varying levels basic ski proficiency alpine

Contact Details
BrianWard
eMail: tayforthotc-rhq-trgwo@mod.uk
Phone: 01313108953

Ref: 326    Exped Name: Ex Halberd Diamond Freefall    From: Thu 26th Feb 2009    Until: Thu 12th Mar 2009

Going To: USA

Overview
AFF trip to Perris Skydiving Centre in Southern California.

Requirement
Require 2 AFF instructors.

Contact Details
AnthonyLock
eMail: anthony.lock728@mod.uk
Phone: 94876 2370

Ref: 325    Exped Name: Ex PISTE VIPER (TIGER)    From: Fri 12th Dec 2008    Until: Sat 20th Dec 2008

Going To: France

Overview
Ex PISTE VIPER 08 Loc - Tignes, France Unit - 101 Log Bde

Requirement
2x JSSI(A) Instructors with TLT. Need to be able to award BSP/ STP / ASP

Contact Details
VerityBillington
eMail: verity.billington578@land.mod.
Phone: 94222 3768

Ref: 324    Exped Name: Ex Chilwell Dragon 2    From: Sat 31st Jan 2009    Until: Sat 7th Feb 2009

Going To: France

Overview
RTMC are running EX Chilwell Dragon 2 to Val Thorens, France on 31 Jan 09 to 07 Feb 09. There are 21 novice skiers. We require 3 ski instructors for this.

Requirement
3 x JSSI,TLT

Contact Details
GazLoftus
eMail: booziehughes1968@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: mil 944512516 civ 0

Ref: 323    Exped Name: Ex Northern Snow Warrior    From: Mon 9th Feb 2009    Until: Thu 5th Mar 2009

Going To: Bavaria

Overview
5th Regiment Royal Artillery require JSSIs to assist on a Regimental Ski Camp in Bavaria.

Requirement
3 x JSSIs

Contact Details
KatiePalastanga
eMail: katie_palastanga@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 07980 378171

Ref: 322    Exped Name: Ex Northern Dragon    From: Mon 4th May 2009    Until: Sun 10th May 2009

Going To: Germany

Overview
5th Regiment Royal Artillery require instructors for a Sub-Unit AT Camp in Bavaria.

Requirement
1 X JSMEL 2 X RLT 2 X Kayak Level 3 Instructors (Level 2 Instr considered)

Contact Details
KatiePalastanga
eMail: katie_palastanga@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 07980 378171

Ref: 321    Exped Name: COCKNEY KIWI PADDLE    From: Wed 22nd Apr 2009    Until: Sun 10th May 2009

Going To: New Zealand

Overview
Ex COCKNEY KIWI PADDLE is an ambitious 9 day unsupported, sea kayaking exped in the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand. £550 ind contributions.

Requirement
Sea Leader or lower but able to lead on a ratio of 1:4 on moderate waters. Sea Leader already part of the exped, need a 2nd qualified instructor. Team of 10, 9 places filled.

Contact Details
TerryCrosby
eMail: terrycrosby@travelandtrek.com
Phone: 01400 250770

Ref: 320    Exped Name: Barbarain Dragon    From: Fri 19th Jun 2009    Until: Sun 21st Jun 2009

Going To: Wales

Overview
Ex Barbarain Dragon 19 - 21 Jun 09 TA weekend Adv Trg for There will be at least 60 personnel. It will be 1 and half days of Adv trg Saturday and part of Sunday. It will be multi activity, Climing single Pitch, Canoeing, Hill walking. Hill walking 2 grps of 9 = 18 Climbing 2 grps of 8 = 16 Canoeing 2 grps of 6 = 12

Requirement
2 x Canoeing Instr. 3 X Climbing Instr. 2 X Hill walking Instr

Contact Details
CarlCooper
eMail: 159SUP-RHQ-RSWO@mod.uk
Phone: 94424 4882

Ref: 319    Exped Name: Barbarain Heatwave    From: Sat 25th Apr 2009    Until: Sat 2nd May 2009

Going To: Cyprus

Overview
159 Sup Regt RLC (V) Sea Kayaking Southern Coast of Cyprus departure date 21 Apr 09 return date 06 May 09. 8 pax from this unit will make up the Expedition made up of TA and Reg personnel

Requirement
159 Sup Regt RLC (V)require 2 Sea Kayak Instructors for the allocated period.

Contact Details
CarlCooper
eMail: 159SUP-RHQ-RSWO@mod.uk
Phone: 94424 4882

Ref: 318    Exped Name: Ex Alpine Serpent    From: Sat 13th Dec 2008    Until: Sat 20th Dec 2008

Going To: Italy

Overview
Alpine Ski Adventurous Training to Italy. 6 Pax and the intention would be for all pax to gain their Basic Alpine Ski Proficency.

Requirement
We require a Alpine Ski Advanced Ski Instructor.

Contact Details
NicolaBush
eMail: 831bush@armymail.mod.uk
Phone: 07813 892707

Ref: 317    Exped Name: Ex Deacon Cadet    From: Sun 14th Dec 2008    Until: Sat 20th Dec 2008

Going To: France

Overview
Kayaking in single man kayaks. Location: The River Gironde between the river mouth and the city of Bordeuax

Requirement
Require an instructor to take 6 people, two of whom hold one star qualifications and the remainder are unqualified.

Contact Details
MarkPowell
eMail: 3235powel@armymail.mod.uk
Phone: 07814414103

Ref: 316    Exped Name: Ex Carving Lynx    From: Fri 23rd Jan 2009    Until: Sun 1st Feb 2009

Going To: France

Overview
The aim is to take 12 members on alpine ski training in Tignes, France. In order to gain Basic Ski Proficiency (Alpine)(BSA)

Requirement
2 x Joint Servce Ski Instructors (JSSI)(Alpine), required for the expedition. All costs paid for.

Contact Details
KevinWilson
eMail: kev23wilson@hotmail.com
Phone: 07766032243

Ref: 312    Exped Name: Fred Lloyd George    From: Fri 26th Dec 2008    Until: Sat 10th Jan 2009

Going To: United Kingdom

Overview
Oxford UOTC requires 7 alpine ski instructors to qualify 82 Officer Cadets for the BSP; spread over the period of 26-Dec-08 to the 10-Jan-09. The expedition will be travelling to Tignes, France, accommodation and transport will be included.

Requirement
Able to work the dates and have the required qualification.

Contact Details
FredLloyd George
eMail: f.lloyd_george@btinternet.com
Phone: 07884023079

Ref: 310    Exped Name: Ex Cornish Cadet    From: Sat 13th Dec 2008    Until: Sat 20th Dec 2008

Going To: UK

Overview
RMAS diving expedition to Porthkerris, Cornwall. 5 days of diving in Porthkerris Cove and The Manacles. The group consists of 8 OCdts from Sandhurst with a minimum standard of BSAC Ocean Diver.

Requirement
The expedition requires a minimum of 1 SADS, however 2 would be ideal. Advanced Divers would be very helpful too.

Contact Details
EdwardMartin
eMail: edward1595@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 07947565127

Ref: 309    Exped Name: Ex SNOW WARRIOR    From: Sun 8th Mar 2009    Until: Fri 3rd Apr 2009

Going To: Germany

Overview
ESW is aimed primarily at the novice skier. First time skiers and those with little experience will undertake BSA and STP. Those who already hold these awards will undertake Advanced Ski Proficiency (Alpine) (APA), depending on their ability and subject to continuous assessment. All training will be conducted in accordance with the Joint Service Adventurous Training (JSAT) Ski Scheme, Course Training Manuals (CTMs).

Requirement
The minimum instructor qualification required is either: a. Joint Service Ski Instructor (Alpine) (SIA) with Ski Tour Leader Training (TLT). b. British Association of Snow-sport Instructors (BASI) Ski Instructor or higher and TLT.

Contact Details
RobertHarris
eMail: 216SigSqn-A-OC@mod.uk
Phone: 94660 5495

Ref: 308    Exped Name: EX NORTHERN WINTER STARLIGHT    From: Fri 27th Feb 2009    Until: Sun 8th Mar 2009

Going To: Scotland

Overview
Winter hillwalking at Ballater Scotland - 2/3 day expedition using Bothies in Cairngorms.

Requirement
JSMEL (Winter)/MLT (Winter)

Contact Details
ChristopheSmith
eMail: 212HOSP-B-PSAO@mod.uk
Phone: 94451-8908

Ref: 307    Exped Name: Green Frost    From: Sat 31st Jan 2009    Until: Sat 7th Feb 2009

Going To: Austria

Overview
Alpine ski training in Austria in order to train members of 2 MI Bn to achieve either basic or advanced ski proficiency qualifications. Instructor costs will be borne by 2 MI.

Requirement
3 x alpine ski instructors to teach beginner/intermediate/advance groups. Must be distributed qualified in order to award basic or advanced ski qualifications.

Contact Details
BenFrost
eMail: ben_cynic@armymail.mod.uk
Phone: 94321 8367

Ref: 305    Exped Name: Charging Bull    From: Sat 24th Jan 2009    Until: Sat 31st Jan 2009

Going To: France

Overview
Alpine skiing training in Les Contamines, France in order to train members of HQ 11 Lt Bde staff to gain either Basic or Advanced ski qualifications. Costs born by unit

Requirement
3 x Alpins Ski Instr to teach novice/intermediate/advanced groups who are distributed qualified to be able to award ski quals.

Contact Details
AndrewBarnett
eMail: andrew.barnett965@land.mod.uk
Phone: 94222 8053

Ref: 304    Exped Name: Ex Typhoon Alpine    From: Sat 13th Dec 2008    Until: Sat 20th Dec 2008

Going To: Germany

Overview
Alpine skiing training in the Bavaria region in order to gain either Basic Ski Proficiency (Alpine)(BSA) or Advanced Ski Proficiency (Alpine)(APA) qualifications

Requirement
4 skiing instructors for teaching a beginners/advanced groups who are both distributed qualified in order to be able to award BSP and ASP qualifications

Contact Details
ZoeFarrell
eMail: z.farrell-07@student.lboro.ac.
Phone: 07929960197

Ref: 303    Exped Name: Ex Diamond Snow-Eagle 09    From: Sat 21st Feb 2009    Until: Sat 28th Feb 2009

Going To: France

Overview
Skiing expedition in France for SCOTS DG LAD (with some from 4 SCOTS LAD) post OP TELIC 12 and post Herrick. 27 personnel in total.

Requirement
JSSI(A)x 2 for BSP and ASP.

Contact Details
SeanCarty
eMail: 7277carty@armymail.mod.uk
Phone: 948762804

Ref: 300    Exped Name: Catalan Climb    From: Mon 6th Apr 2009    Until: Sat 18th Apr 2009

Going To: Spain

Overview
Climbing expedition to Montserrat, Spain. Intention is to take novice and intermediate climbers on a variety of single and multipitch routes, ending with an overnight expedition climb. During expedition it is hoped to qualify novice/unqualified personnel up to Rock Climbing (Proficiency)RCP level.

Requirement
2 x Joint Service Rock Climbing Leader (JSRCL) and Joint Service Rock Climbing Instructor (JSRCI) if possible.

Contact Details
AndrewCoulson
eMail: coulsonandrew@yahoo.com
Phone: 921939093014167312

Ref: 299    Exped Name: Dragon Venture Welbeck Trail    From: Sun 19th Apr 2009    Until: Mon 27th Apr 2009

Going To: Wales

Overview
Mountain Walking in Snowdonia for approximately 160 Welbeck Officer Cadets. Based in Capel Curig Training Camp. Exercise will be five days with one night wild camping. Accomodation in Capel may also be under canvas!

Requirement
Requirement is for Summer Mountain leader Training (MLT), Joint Service Mountain Expedition leaders (JSMELs) or Civilian equivalent preferably with Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). MLT will be required to recce planned routes prior to the expedition.

Contact Details
MikeSmith
eMail: vpm@dsfc.ac.uk
Phone: 01509891716

Ref: 298    Exped Name: Dragon Venture Welbeck Rock    From: Fri 12th Dec 2008    Until: Thu 18th Dec 2008

Going To: Wales

Overview
Introduction to Rock Climbing and Mountain Walking in Snowdonia for approximately six Welbeck Officer Cadets. Based in Capel Curig Training Camp.

Requirement
Requirement is for 1xRCI, preferably with Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).

Contact Details
MikeSmith
eMail: vpm@dsfc.ac.uk
Phone: 01509891716

Ref: 297    Exped Name: Ex HIGHLAND CLIMB    From: Sat 21st Feb 2009    Until: Sun 1st Mar 2009

Going To: Scotland

Overview
Winter mountaineering expedition to Scotland to develop and improve skills and experience in order to help individuals progress towards Winter Mountaineering Proficiency (WMP), Winter Leader Mountain Training(WLT) and JS Mountain Expedition Leader (Winter) MLW. Dates to be confirmed but probably late February - March 09. Considering Cairngorms, Torridon or Glen Coe area but again flexible. Minimal personal contributions required.

Requirement
Spaces available for participants and leaders. Participants require Summer Mountain Proficiency (SMP) or higher. Leaders Joint Service Mountain Expedition Leader (Winter) JSMEL(W).

Contact Details
BenWharfe
eMail: benwharfe@hotmail.com
Phone: 07703576944

Ref: 296    Exped Name: EX FRES Mountain Tiger (TBC)    From: Fri 24th Apr 2009    Until: Fri 8th May 2009

Going To: France - Switzerland

Overview
To attempt the Haute Route using the Classic Ski Touring Route from Chamonix to Zermatt. The expedition will include a 7 day training phase to acclimatise and practice skills and techniques prior to undertaking the route.

Requirement
1 x Ski Mountain Leader Preferably with previous knowledge of the route to lead the touring phase.

Contact Details
BenFloodpage
eMail: DESFRES-Sp3@mod.uk
Phone: 01179131073

Ref: 294    Exped Name: EX ZULU DRAGON    From: Fri 16th Jan 2009    Until: Sun 1st Feb 2009

Going To: South Africa

Overview
The aim is to take 14 members (rank ranged) of 33 Engineers Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Depot) to South Africa over the period of the Rorke's Drift memorial in January 2009. Whilst there, the expedition members will participate in the events and will subsequently move to the Drakenberg Mountain Range to conduct a 5 day trecking expedition.

Requirement
2 x JSMEL

Contact Details
BrendanMcGourty
eMail: brendan.mcgourty781@mod.uk
Phone: 07980 664362

Ref: 290    Exped Name: Snowwhite    From: Sun 14th Dec 2008    Until: Sat 20th Dec 2008

Going To: Austria

Overview
Sandhurst Officer Cadet Alpine Skiing Exped to Kitzbuehel, Austria, in order to gain Basic Ski Proficiency. Exped of 12 members, 10 possessing no qualification

Requirement
2 Joint Services Ski Instructors required

Contact Details
OliviaPhillips
eMail: olivia.phillips@hotmail.co.uk
Phone: 07799884518

Ref: 286    Exped Name: EX DOWNHILL COCKNEY 2    From: Sat 10th Jan 2009    Until: Sat 31st Jan 2009

Going To: FRANCE

Overview
40 pax per week for three weeks to conduct alpine skiing training in the Val D'Isere region in order to gain either Basic Ski Proficiency (Alpine)(BSA) or Advanced Ski Proficiency (Alpine)(APA) qualifications.

Requirement
6 x Joint Servce Ski Instructors (JSSI)(Alpine), Ski Tour Leader Training (TLT)trained. Instructors trip, accommodation and board funded by expedition.

Contact Details
BenKendall
eMail: 1CG-1-3PLCOMD@mod.co.uk
Phone: 07917 835407

Ref: 285    Exped Name: EX TRANSARC DRAGON 09    From: Sat 31st Jan 2009    Until: Sat 7th Feb 2009

Going To: France, Les Arcs

Overview
Wales Universities Officer Training Corps(WUOTC), will be conducting a Skiing BSP course (dates as listed). Any JSSAI interested please contact myself via e-mail (preferred)or phone.

Requirement
SKI insrtuctors required with a JSSAI qualification to insruct throughout the weeks training.

Contact Details
JasonPainter
eMail: WalesOTC-PSI-1@mod.uk
Phone: 07875 199259

Ref: 282    Exped Name: Ex Northern Alpine Lion 09    From: Fri 2nd Jan 2009    Until: Sun 11th Jan 2009

Going To: France

Overview
Manchester & Salford UOTC Annual skiing Exercise to France:02-11 Jan 2009 Resort: Tignes Participants:Approx 40 Officer Cadets Training: BSP Alpine & Nordic, STP and Pos ASP

Requirement
5-6 JSSI(A/N) to deliver distributed training to Officer Cadets

Contact Details
JackRumis
eMail: ManchesterOTC-OwensPSI@mod.uk
Phone: 94571 3235

Ref: 280    Exped Name: Ex HIGH SKIING TIGER    From: Sun 1st Mar 2009    Until: Thu 30th Apr 2009

Going To: France - Switzerland

Overview
Ex HIGH SKIING TIGER - March/April 2009 - 2 wk ex; first wk teach STP, second wk take Rfn on Haute Route (Chamonix - Zermatt) - 12 Rfn, all min. of ASP Basic who will be trained hard to be ski tour fit prior to exercise; - 2 x STL instructors already secured

Requirement
1 x Army Guide qualified to lead second week's exped on Haute Route. We know this is challenging for less experienced skiers - that's the point. However, there will be some 'selection' so that only the best from previous skiing expeds with the STP (B) come.

Contact Details
RupertLane
eMail: ru_lane@hotmail.com
Phone: 07738 445264

Ref: 279    Exped Name: Ex INVICTA MOUNTAIN TIGER    From: Fri 9th Jan 2009    Until: Sun 25th Jan 2009

Going To: France

Overview
Ex INVICTA MOUNTAIN TIGER will take 65 pax from 36 Engr Regt(including instructors) to Tignes on a skiing exped. The exped will be ran in 2 parts (each part for 30 students) and will instruct at novice, intermediate and advanced levels; ultimately to award BSA, STP and APA.

Requirement
The exped requires 4 x alpine ski instructors.

Contact Details
PeteHudson
eMail: peter.hudson663@mod.uk
Phone: 946633344 / 01622767

Ref: 278    Exped Name: Ex Northern Sanayca    From: Sat 27th Jun 2009    Until: Sun 26th Jul 2009

Going To: Peru

Overview
4 weeks in Peru, with 1 week at altitude working with Project Peru to construct the foundations for a school in the poor, rural north of the country. A real community effort, which should be very worthwhile and good fun. 3 weeks mountaineering, with build up training peaks in the Cordillera Blanca before making an attemt on Huascaran (6746m).

Requirement
1 x AML or ML(W).

Contact Details
MatthewHilton
eMail: matthew.hilton105@land.mod.uk
Phone: 947405192

Ref: 277    Exped Name: Ex Northern Snowstorm    From: Sat 10th Jan 2009    Until: Sun 18th Jan 2009

Going To: France

Overview
A joint Ski Exercise for 2 Bands of the Royal Armoured Corps. 10-18 Jan 09 in Tignes, France.

Requirement
Instructors required to run BSA, STP and APA and award qualifications.

Contact Details
NickSouthorn
eMail: hccband@armymail.mod.uk
Phone: 94731 2278

Ref: 276    Exped Name: Ex Alpine Cougar Cadet    From: Sat 27th Dec 2008    Until: Sat 3rd Jan 2009

Going To: Spain

Overview
Ex Alpine Cougar Cadet aims to introduce 9 RMAS Cadets to Ski Mountaineering through a week's training in the Spanish Pyrenees. Based in Benasque (Aragon), the exercise will include two days learning to use the equipment and techniques required and a 3-day expedition.

Requirement
2 x STL

Contact Details
EdHassard
eMail: eddiehassard@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 07814 263172

Ref: 274    Exped Name: Ex Angry Cadet    From: Fri 12th Dec 2008    Until: Tue 23rd Dec 2008

Going To: Scotland

Overview
Trekking part of the Cape Wrath Trail with OCdts from RMAS

Requirement
1 x JESMEL Summer Required

Contact Details
FrancesBullock
eMail: physiofranbullock@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 07515429793

Ref: 271    Exped Name: Rock Cadet    From: Sat 13th Dec 2008    Until: Fri 19th Dec 2008

Going To: Spain

Overview
I plan to lead an expedition in the El Chorro area in southern spain as an AT requirement for training. I want to take 9 officer cadets of varying abilities in total from RMA Sandhurst.

Requirement
Im currently looking for a maximum of 3 JSRCI's to take some of the group in multi-pitch climbing.

Contact Details
MichaelRivington
eMail: rivomhr@hotmail.com
Phone: 07791780555

Ref: 270    Exped Name: Exercise Snowball Cadet    From: Mon 15th Dec 2008    Until: Fri 19th Dec 2008

Going To: France

Overview
An alpine skiing trip being set up by myself for fellow Officer Cadets at Sandhurst going to Tignes

Requirement
I need two skiing instructors for teaching a beginners group and an advanced group who are both distributed qualified in order to be able to award BSP and ASP qualifications

Contact Details
FraserColeman
eMail: 8203colem@armymail.mod.uk
Phone: 07813382388

Ref: 269    Exped Name: EX TIGER SNOWBOURNE PRIDE    From: Sat 21st Feb 2009    Until: Sat 28th Feb 2009

Going To: Italy

Overview
Alpine Skiing expedition for 16 members of the staff of SPSTS going to Sestriere in the Milky Way region of the Italian Alps.

Requirement
Require 2 instructors for a group ranging from novice to advanced.

Contact Details
KateGoodall
eMail: c_goodall1983@hotmail.com
Phone: 07824446992 / 94271

Ref: 268    Exped Name: Ex CALPE CRAG(TIGER)    From: Sun 23rd Nov 2008    Until: Sun 30th Nov 2008

Going To: Spain

Overview
7 day climbing expedition to Calpe region of Spain (Costa Blanca) in Nov 08. Aim is to qualify a minimum of 4 personnel (ideally 6) to RCP level. Mixture of experienced and novice climbers required. Mixture of single and multi pitch sport/trad climbing. Individual’s contribution not expected to exceed £150.

Requirement
2 RCIs to conduct RCP trg, 1 RCL/RLT and 6 novices. Preference given to 4 Div personnel.

Contact Details
MikeEldred
eMail: DES-Comrcl-PET-CASBrwAcct4@dpa
Phone: 07881806896

Ref: 267    Exped Name: EX TARTAN CADET    From: Sat 13th Dec 2008    Until: Sat 20th Dec 2008

Going To: Scotland

Overview
Expedition is to the Knoydart Peninsular, involving wild camping for up to eight cadets from Sandhurst.

Requirement
Ideally 2 x JSMEL (W)

Contact Details
RichardWall
eMail: Rich_wall9@hotmail.com
Phone: 07828100682

Ref: 259    Exped Name: Ex DIAMOND ICICLE    From: Mon 2nd Feb 2009    Until: Sun 15th Feb 2009

Going To: Canada

Overview
2 weeks ice climbing in the Canadian Rocky Mountains with a group of 8 WCP qualified pax. Expedition is in the initial planning stages and dates are not set in stone. It is expected to be based at BATUS Trails End Camp with climbing taking place at various sites north of Canmore.

Requirement
4 x Winter Climbing Instructors or 8 x Winter Climbing Leaders. A combination of both is also suitable. It is envisaged that some of the pitches to be climbed will be semi-remote and therefore WMLs will require experience of the exact climb, in accordance with JSP 419. Contact the Expedition Leader for further details. If no experience exists then only roadside climbs will be tackled.

Contact Details
SimonHughes
eMail: simon.hughes392@mod.uk
Phone: 94873 2438 / +49 (0

Ref: 254    Exped Name: EX FROSTED EMU    From: Sat 13th Dec 2008    Until: Sat 20th Dec 2008

Going To: FRANCE

Overview
A distributed training alpine and ski touring exercise in Flaine, France. The aim is to deliver BSP,STP and ASP to a large group of OCdts. The exercise area has an excellent snow quality and snow record.

Requirement
Require 6 x JSSIA's with TLT who have DT authority to deliver the courses. There are no costs to instructors.

Contact Details
JohnTolan
eMail: johntolanuk@aol.com
Phone: 07944 347478

Ref: 206    Exped Name: Not Yet Confirmed Awaiting Availabilty Og Ins    From: Mon 20th Apr 2009    Until: Mon 18th May 2009

Going To: France

Overview
Dates have yet to be confirmed but end of April early May is the required dates. Canoeing expedition in France hopefully taking 6 Days to canoe down the Drodogne (1 day being a familirisation day in the canoes) then after a days break a 3 day descent of the Ardeche. Accomodation will be camping at sites along the river. Canadian canoes will be used with a maximum of 24 people on the water (inclusive of instructors).

Requirement
Require one CSO (Canoe Instructor level 3) as expedition leader, and may require 2 further CI2 with 4 star open canoe as availaily with in the Regiment is unknow due to OP Herrick commitments.

Contact Details
AndrewHills
eMail: shipvcinsp17@a.dii.mod.uk
Phone: 02380664358 / 942738