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Need to hire and drive a minibus with your group – let’s get you skilled up with MIDAS.  A formal qualification to give you the skills to safely drive a minibus with your groups.

Further information contact Pammy 07825604003 / pammy@backbone.uk.net

A real celebration of togetherness with our iconic Outdoor Festival for All.  Showcasing the skills and confidence of our leadership alumni who will deliver a variety of outdoor activities alongside established organisations.

LOCHORE MEADOWS COUNTRY PARK 11AM – 3PM

300 capacity – BY INVITATION ONLY

Contact  Pammy on 07825604003 / pammy@backbone.uk.net

A great opportunity to discover how to enter the paddlesports industry.  A 3 stage programme offering

1. 1st & 2nd June Recruitment drive Central Belt Scotland – give it a go and get hooked
2. 16th & 17th August Safety & Rescue Certificate
3. 6th – 9th Sept Paddlesports expedition on the spey
4. Oct – Paddlesports Instructor Course for those who attend all of the above

Further information contact Pammy 07825604003 / pammy@backbone.uk.net

Open to those who completed all 3 stages of the 2023 Pathway to Paddlesports.  A 2 day course hosted by Paddlesports Scotland.  The qualification will give participants access to employment opportunities.

Further information contact pammy on 07825604003 / pammy@backbone.uk.net

An introduction to leading groups safely in rock climbing.  This is NOT a rock climbing skills course.

This is for those that have a grasp of the basics of navigation and want to continue to improve their confidence, fitness and technical skills in hillwalking and expedition skills.

A 3 stage journey:  Dates and venues will be determined by participants

1. Navigation Refresh – 3 days
2. Expedition Skills  – 3 days
3. Self Led Expedition – 3 to 5 days

To get involved contact Pammy 07825 604 003 / pammy@backbone.uk.net

This is for those that have a grasp of the basics of navigation and want to continue to improve their confidence, fitness and technical skills in hillwalking and expedition skills.

A 3 stage journey:

1. 23-25 Feb 2024 Navigation refresh residential in the Borders of Scotland
2. July 2024 Expedition Skills  – Glen Coe Scotland
3. October 2024 Self Led Expedition in Highlands Scotland

THIS COURSE IS FULL

We are offering 1:1 coaching and consultation sessions to support the development of your organisation and/or personal outdoor leadership journey. This is bespoke according to your needs/wants.

To include:

• Choosing the right organisational structure for you
• Choosing the right people for governance
• Keeping focus and/or changing direction
• Explore new ideas / develop your own group/organisaton
• & much more…

Contact Pammy on 07825604003 pammy@backbone.uk.net

To support and build the capacity of your organisation / your skill base in outdoor and nature based activities.  This could be formal qualifications, bespoke leadership training for your staff & volunteers, 1:1 coaching and consultations.

Contact:  Pammy 07825604003 / pammy@backbone.uk.net

For those who are new to leading groups in nature / outdoor activities.  Practical weekend with a common sense approach, transferring your current leadership qualities to a different environment.

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