Cave Leader training Yorkshire Dales

Cave Leader Update Yorkshire Dales

Steve ran a Cave Leader training course this week using venues around Ingleborough.  In perfect conditions we were able to cover all the knowledge elements of the award outdoors in a highly practical manner.  We also went through personal caving requirements, group leadership & management, appropriate ropework, navigation underground and suitable equipment for group and leader.  It was an excellent two days thoroughly enjoyed by all.

If you are interested in developing your caving qualifications or just in having a go at caving Steve will be pleased to hear from you and happy to help.  Get in touch at steve@stevebanksoutdoors.co.uk and on 07796 213817

By |November 30th, 2022|Cave|Comments Off on Cave Leader training Yorkshire Dales

Vertical Caving in the Yorkshire Dales

Vertical caving in the Yorkshire Dales

Steve has been out vertical caving in the Yorkshire Dales this week, supporting a friend who is accumulating experience towards the CIC award.  We enjoyed a trip down Rowten Pot in Kingsdale.  Steve followed this up a few days later with a solo trip down Cow Pot.

If you would like to try caving either horizontally or vertically whatever your standard and experience, Steve will be happy to help and guide you as necessary.  There’s no need to go into tight spaces, to crawl or to get soaking wet.  While such venues do exist we can all have a much more pleasant time in dry, spacious and non-threatening caves.  Give Steve a call for a chat or drop him a line: 07796 213817 and steve@stevebanksoutdoors.co.uk

By |November 16th, 2022|Cave|Comments Off on Vertical Caving in the Yorkshire Dales

Yorkshire Dales Cave Leader training courses

Cave Leader training

Steve has a raft of Cave Leader and Vertical Cave Leader training courses on offer over the next three months.  All the courses are in the Yorkshire Dales based near Ingleton.  Training courses can be used to develop personal understanding and practice without any necessity to take the assessment.  For those interested in the leadership qualification these courses provide all the necessary guidance and preparation – guidance which Steve will continue to make available between the training and assessment phases as needed.

Current Cave Leader training dates: 18th-19th October; 29th-30th November.

Current Vertical Cave Leader training dates: 27th-28th September; 1st-2nd November; 3-4 December; 6-7 December.

Assessments for both awards can be run at any mutually convenient time.  Please call to discuss your requirements.

Additional and bespoke training courses as well as personal guiding and tuition can also be provided as needed anywhere in the UK and abroad.  07796 213817 and steve@stevebanksoutdoors.co.uk

By |September 21st, 2022|Cave|Comments Off on Yorkshire Dales Cave Leader training courses

Vertical Cave Leader assessment

Vertical Cave Leader assessment

Steve ran a Vertical Cave Leader assessment in Sell Gill Holes in sweltering, atypical conditions – we were pleased to get underground!  The candidate did an excellent job of providing a good day out for a small group of adults.

If you are interested in trying or developing your caving, or progressing your British Caving qualifications, Steve will be pleased to help you.  He can offer caving experiences and training at all levels and is a trainer/assessor for both BCA’s Cave Leader and Vertical Cave Leader awards.

Get in touch on 07796 213817 and steve@stevebanksoutdoors.co.uk

By |August 1st, 2022|Cave|Comments Off on Vertical Cave Leader assessment

Cave Leader assessment, Scotland

Cave Leader training course

Steve ran a BCA Cave Leader assessment in Assynt last weekend.  Assynt has the most developed caving area in Scotland and provides some interesting and unusual caving compared to other parts of the UK.  We visited several venues and the candidate was able to provide interesting and stimulating trips for all concerned.

If you’d like support with your caving qualifications or would just like to give caving a go, please get in touch and we’ll do our best to help: steve@stevebanksoutdoors.co.uk & 07796 213817

By |May 24th, 2022|Cave|Comments Off on Cave Leader assessment, Scotland

British Caving Association Cave Leader update workshop in Scotland

Vertical Cave Leader training, Yorkshire Dales

Steve ran a BCA update workshop in Scotland recently.  Scotland is not somewhere which springs to mind when thinking about caving, but it does have some areas of Cambrian limestone which provide some small but interesting venues.  Assynt has the most developed cave network in Scotland and it was here that Steve ran an update day for Vertical Cave Leaders.  An excellent day was had in Rana Hole (Rana after rana temporaria, the common frog) covering, practising and updating all the elements of the award.

If you would like to try caving or develop your caving awards – or even join us on a spectacular caving trip abroad, please get in touch and we’ll do our best to help: 07796 213817 & steve@stevebanksoutdoors.co.uk

By |May 16th, 2022|Cave|Comments Off on British Caving Association Cave Leader update workshop in Scotland

Cave Leader Update Day

BCA LCMLA Vertical Cave Leader assessment

Steve ran a Cave Leader update day in Ingleton for the British Caving Association last Tuesday.  The BCA have Local Cave Leader awards for those wishing to lead others in simple caves with minor scrambling and for people who also wish to lead in caves with simple vertical pitches.  Award holders have to attend an update workshop every five years and these are run by BCA trainer/assessors such as Steve.

Working with four Vertical Cave Leader award holders, Steve ran the day looking at personal single rope technique (SRT), rigging for personal progression, rigging for group progression and incident management (though we all prefer incident avoidance!).  It was a good outing for all concerned: everyone felt they had sharpened their practice and enjoyed their day.

If you are interested in enhancing your caving or working towards Local Cave Leader awards, Steve runs both levels of course and will be pleased to support your progress. 07796 213817 and steve@stevebanksoutdoors.co.uk

By |May 5th, 2022|Cave|Comments Off on Cave Leader Update Day

Cave Leader assessment

Cave Leader assessment

Steve ran two Cave Leader assessment days this week in the Yorkshire Dales.  The Cave Leader Award permits holders to lead others into a list of named venues based on their knowledge, experience and requirements.  Following a two day Cave Leader training course candidates have to complete a one-day Core Skills assessment of personal caving, appropriate ropework and knowledge of caves and cave environments before then having to run a separate Group Day caving trip under observation.  Steve ran one of each assessment days for very capable aspirant leaders.

Steve also offers the training course for Cave Leader as well as all three elements for Vertical Cave Leader.  If you are interested in developing your caving awards please get in touch.  We’ll be pleased to hear from you and happy to help: steve@stevebanksoutdoors.co.uk & 07796 213817

By |April 27th, 2022|Cave|Comments Off on Cave Leader assessment

Yorkshire Dales Cave Leader training

Cave Leader training Yorkshire Dales

Steve ran a two day Cave Leader training course in the Yorkshire Dales with six excellent candidates.  Day one was spent covering all the environmental information required by Cave Leaders as well as necessary ropework and personal caving.  On day two we looked at leadership approaches in horizontal caves and on simple scrambles, with an emphasis on maximising activity time for participants and on ensuring they have a great experience of caving.

If you are interested in caving for yourself or you wish to investigate British Caving’s leadership scheme please get in touch with Steve who’ll be pleased to hear from you and happy to assist: 07796 213817 &  steve@stevebanksoutdoors.co.uk

By |April 4th, 2022|Cave|Comments Off on Yorkshire Dales Cave Leader training

Cave Leader training courses

Cave Leader training

Steve has been busy this week running Cave Leader training courses.  Ideal weather conditions permitted us to use seven different caves over the courses, as well as to spend time on the surface covering all the syllabus content is as practical and connected way as possible.  An exciting and informative time was had by all.

If you have designs on developing your caving or working towards caving qualifications Steve will be pleased to help.  He has further Cave Leader and Vertical Cave Leader training courses on over the next couple of months.  Assessments for both awards are available at any mutually convenient time, just call to discuss your needs: 07796 213817 and steve@stevebanksoutdoors.co.uk

By |January 21st, 2022|Cave|Comments Off on Cave Leader training courses
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