mountain independence
Based in Llanberis, in the heart of Snowdonia National Park; Mountain
Independence specialise in running rock climbing, mountaineering and Mountain
Training Qualification courses. Our ethos is to run fun, friendly and relaxed
courses helping people develop the confidence and skills to enjoy their own
adventures in the outdoors. Stu Lade, Mountain Independence Mountain
Independence is run by Stuart Lade, I’m a keen climber and mountaineer of nearly
20 years with adventures throughout the UK and across the world. From starting
out instructing in a number of climbing walls I have progressed through the
Mountain Training schemes to gain both the Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor
and the Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor awards, the two highest
qualifications for climbing and mountaineering activities in the UK. I
specialise in climbing, mountaineering and hill walking activities and
throughout my career I have, and continue to, work freelance for numerous
organisations instructing and coaching clients at all levels. I work on the
majority of courses, but you will also benefit from the input of other carefully
selected staff members from time to time. We only use qualified instructors,
with extensive local mountain experience; and a passion for sharing their
knowledge with others. Additionally all our staff are dedicated professionals,
being members of AMI / MTA and engaging in continuing professional development;
not to mention being friendly folk : ) Our ethos for Mountain Training
qualifications courses is not only to use highly qualified and experienced
instructors, but also current and active freelancers doing the work of the award
schemes that they are delivering. We’re based right on the high street in
Llanberis, from our home in Snowdonia National Park. We have a quiet, private
space for Mountain Independence where we run morning meetings and evening
lectures; equipped with facilities for weather briefings, presentations and lots
of resources. Excitingly we’re also slowly developing Basecamp Coffi which you
can learn more about here.
