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| Ref: 348 Submitted: Thu 20th Nov 2008 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 Ben Frost eMail: Ben_cynic@armymail.mod.uk Phone: 94321 8305 |
| Ref: 347 Submitted: Sun 16th Nov 2008 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 Struan Cunningham eMail: struancunningham@gmail.com Phone: 07787991983 |
| Ref: 345 Submitted: Fri 14th Nov 2008 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 andrew hills eMail: shipvcsinsp17pmregt@a.dii.mod. Phone: 02380664358 / 942738 |
| Ref: 344 Submitted: Thu 13th Nov 2008 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 Christophe Harrop eMail: harrop.ch@gmail.com Phone: +49 (0)5254 982 2428 |
| Ref: 343 Submitted: Mon 10th Nov 2008 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 Peter Foster eMail: peterfoster123@yahoo.co.uk Phone: 07738208895 |
| Ref: 342 Submitted: Fri 7th Nov 2008 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 Callum MacLeod eMail: calum@japan.com Phone: 0044 (0)7921215072 |
| Ref: 341 Submitted: Thu 6th Nov 2008 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 Jennifer Hollins eMail: Hollinsj320@army.mod.uk Phone: 94882 3786 |
| Ref: 340 Submitted: Wed 5th Nov 2008 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:
Contact Details Natasha Grant eMail: natashagrant2002@yahoo.co.uk Phone: 94295 8225 (01243 38 |
| Ref: 339 Submitted: Tue 4th Nov 2008 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 Wayne Dugmore eMail: tsa@staffsacfhq.co.uk Phone: 01785 257 804 |
| Ref: 338 Submitted: Tue 4th Nov 2008 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 Marie Richter eMail: marie.richter@gstt.nhs.uk Phone: 07840776848 |
| Ref: 335 Submitted: Thu 30th Oct 2008 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 Robert Harris eMail: robert.harris545@mod.uk Phone: 94660 5574 |
| Ref: 334 Submitted: Tue 28th Oct 2008 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 Mick Riley eMail: 1334riley@armymail.mod.uk Phone: 94873 2743 |
| Ref: 333 Submitted: Tue 28th Oct 2008 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 THOMAS ALEXANDER eMail: walesotc-psi-5@mod.uk Phone: 07875 199274 |
| Ref: 332 Submitted: Tue 28th Oct 2008 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 Matthew Simmonds eMail: matthew12aug@yahoo.com Phone: 07889 606752 |
| Ref: 331 Submitted: Tue 28th Oct 2008 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 Mick Warwick eMail: mick.warwick@mod.uk Phone: 01206 817038 |
| Ref: 330 Submitted: Fri 24th Oct 2008 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 Kate Knee eMail: enquiries@detsa.co.uk Phone: 01980 618710 |
| Ref: 329 Submitted: Thu 23rd Oct 2008 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 Verity Billington eMail: verity.billington578@land.mod. Phone: 94222 3768 / 3825 |
| Ref: 328 Submitted: Thu 23rd Oct 2008 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 Fergus Palmer eMail: mwsddsdoa@nrta.mod.uk Phone: 023 9222 4174 |
| Ref: 327 Submitted: Wed 22nd Oct 2008 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 Brian Ward eMail: tayforthotc-rhq-trgwo@mod.uk Phone: 01313108953 |
| Ref: 326 Submitted: Mon 20th Oct 2008 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 Anthony Lock eMail: anthony.lock728@mod.uk Phone: 94876 2370 |
| Ref: 325 Submitted: Mon 20th Oct 2008 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 Verity Billington eMail: verity.billington578@land.mod. Phone: 94222 3768 |
| Ref: 324 Submitted: Mon 20th Oct 2008 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 Gaz Loftus eMail: booziehughes1968@yahoo.co.uk Phone: mil 944512516 civ 0 |
| Ref: 323 Submitted: Mon 20th Oct 2008 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 Katie Palastanga eMail: katie_palastanga@yahoo.co.uk Phone: 07980 378171 |
| Ref: 322 Submitted: Mon 20th Oct 2008 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 Katie Palastanga eMail: katie_palastanga@yahoo.co.uk Phone: 07980 378171 |
| Ref: 321 Submitted: Fri 17th Oct 2008 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 Terry Crosby eMail: terrycrosby@travelandtrek.com Phone: 01400 250770 |
| Ref: 320 Submitted: Thu 16th Oct 2008 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 Carl Cooper eMail: 159SUP-RHQ-RSWO@mod.uk Phone: 94424 4882 |
| Ref: 319 Submitted: Thu 16th Oct 2008 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 Carl Cooper eMail: 159SUP-RHQ-RSWO@mod.uk Phone: 94424 4882 |
| Ref: 318 Submitted: Tue 14th Oct 2008 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 Nicola Bush eMail: 831bush@armymail.mod.uk Phone: 07813 892707 |
| Ref: 317 Submitted: Fri 10th Oct 2008 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 Mark Powell eMail: 3235powel@armymail.mod.uk Phone: 07814414103 |
| Ref: 316 Submitted: Thu 9th Oct 2008 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 Kevin Wilson eMail: kev23wilson@hotmail.com Phone: 07766032243 |
| Ref: 312 Submitted: Thu 9th Oct 2008 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 Fred Lloyd George eMail: f.lloyd_george@btinternet.com Phone: 07884023079 |
| Ref: 310 Submitted: Sun 28th Sep 2008 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 Edward Martin eMail: edward1595@yahoo.co.uk Phone: 07947565127 |
| Ref: 309 Submitted: Fri 26th Sep 2008 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 Robert Harris eMail: 216SigSqn-A-OC@mod.uk Phone: 94660 5495 |
| Ref: 308 Submitted: Tue 23rd Sep 2008 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 Christophe Smith eMail: 212HOSP-B-PSAO@mod.uk Phone: 94451-8908 |
| Ref: 307 Submitted: Tue 23rd Sep 2008 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 Ben Frost eMail: ben_cynic@armymail.mod.uk Phone: 94321 8367 |
| Ref: 305 Submitted: Tue 16th Sep 2008 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 Andrew Barnett eMail: andrew.barnett965@land.mod.uk Phone: 94222 8053 |
| Ref: 304 Submitted: Fri 12th Sep 2008 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 Zoe Farrell eMail: z.farrell-07@student.lboro.ac. Phone: 07929960197 |
| Ref: 303 Submitted: Fri 12th Sep 2008 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 Sean Carty eMail: 7277carty@armymail.mod.uk Phone: 948762804 |
| Ref: 300 Submitted: Wed 10th Sep 2008 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 Andrew Coulson eMail: coulsonandrew@yahoo.com Phone: 921939093014167312 |
| Ref: 299 Submitted: Sat 6th Sep 2008 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 Mike Smith eMail: vpm@dsfc.ac.uk Phone: 01509891716 |
| Ref: 298 Submitted: Sat 6th Sep 2008 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 Mike Smith eMail: vpm@dsfc.ac.uk Phone: 01509891716 |
| Ref: 297 Submitted: Thu 4th Sep 2008 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 Ben Wharfe eMail: benwharfe@hotmail.com Phone: 07703576944 |
| Ref: 296 Submitted: Thu 28th Aug 2008 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 Ben Floodpage eMail: DESFRES-Sp3@mod.uk Phone: 01179131073 |
| Ref: 294 Submitted: Wed 27th Aug 2008 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 Brendan McGourty eMail: brendan.mcgourty781@mod.uk Phone: 07980 664362 |
| Ref: 290 Submitted: Wed 20th Aug 2008 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 Olivia Phillips eMail: olivia.phillips@hotmail.co.uk Phone: 07799884518 |
| Ref: 286 Submitted: Thu 7th Aug 2008 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 Ben Kendall eMail: 1CG-1-3PLCOMD@mod.co.uk Phone: 07917 835407 |
| Ref: 285 Submitted: Wed 6th Aug 2008 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 Jason Painter eMail: WalesOTC-PSI-1@mod.uk Phone: 07875 199259 |
| Ref: 282 Submitted: Thu 31st Jul 2008 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 Jack Rumis eMail: ManchesterOTC-OwensPSI@mod.uk Phone: 94571 3235 |
| Ref: 280 Submitted: Wed 30th Jul 2008 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 Rupert Lane eMail: ru_lane@hotmail.com Phone: 07738 445264 |
| Ref: 279 Submitted: Tue 29th Jul 2008 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 Pete Hudson eMail: peter.hudson663@mod.uk Phone: 946633344 / 01622767 |
| Ref: 278 Submitted: Mon 28th Jul 2008 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 Matthew Hilton eMail: matthew.hilton105@land.mod.uk Phone: 947405192 |
| Ref: 277 Submitted: Fri 25th Jul 2008 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 Nick Southorn eMail: hccband@armymail.mod.uk Phone: 94731 2278 |
| Ref: 276 Submitted: Thu 24th Jul 2008 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 Ed Hassard eMail: eddiehassard@yahoo.co.uk Phone: 07814 263172 |
| Ref: 274 Submitted: Sun 20th Jul 2008 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 Frances Bullock eMail: physiofranbullock@yahoo.co.uk Phone: 07515429793 |
| Ref: 271 Submitted: Mon 14th Jul 2008 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 Michael Rivington eMail: rivomhr@hotmail.com Phone: 07791780555 |
| Ref: 270 Submitted: Thu 10th Jul 2008 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 Fraser Coleman eMail: 8203colem@armymail.mod.uk Phone: 07813382388 |
| Ref: 269 Submitted: Thu 10th Jul 2008 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 Kate Goodall eMail: c_goodall1983@hotmail.com Phone: 07824446992 / 94271 |
| Ref: 267 Submitted: Thu 3rd Jul 2008 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 Richard Wall eMail: Rich_wall9@hotmail.com Phone: 07828100682 |
| Ref: 259 Submitted: Fri 20th Jun 2008 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 Simon Hughes eMail: simon.hughes392@mod.uk Phone: 94873 2438 / +49 (0 |
| Ref: 254 Submitted: Mon 16th Jun 2008 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 John Tolan eMail: johntolanuk@aol.com Phone: 07944 347478 |
| Ref: 206 Submitted: Tue 29th Apr 2008 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 Andrew Hills eMail: shipvcinsp17@a.dii.mod.uk Phone: 02380664358 / 942738 |