CDMS-Activities Who Are We?

Michael Hunt started climbing in 1973 and has climbed extensively throughout Europe and in the U.K. where he has made over 30 new routes. He has been an active caver and group leader since 1980. Although originally trained as a surveyor, Mike is a qualified social worker and has worked as an outdoor pursuits instructor. He holds a Mountain Leader Award and an S.P.A. (for Rockclimbing). He has worked with people with a range of disabilities and has a particular expertise in supporting adults with learning disabilities. Mike is currently a Vice President of The British Mountaineering Council and is Chair of the BMC Peak Area Committee.

A qualified teacher and social worker, Jane Livingstone has been an outdoor enthusiast for over 25 years. She has walked and climbed throughout Europe and the UK and holds an S.P.A for Rockclimbing.

Mike Pinder is a qualified teacher and also holds qualifications for leading Rockclimbing, mountain walking, canoeing and sailing. He has a wealth of experience as an outdoor instructor working with both young people and adults. He has walked and climbed in both Europe and North America.

We are also advised and supported by Tom Humphries a local GP. Tom is an active mountaineer, climbing extensively throughout Britain and Europe. He has also visited America, New Zealand and the Himalayas. He holds S.P.A. and mountain leader qualifications and has a particular interest in using the outdoors to promote health.