Duncan Clark BA(Hons), SIA, ML, SPA

Back in the 70's, Duncan was doing 'bushcraft' for fun - spear fishing, air rifle hunting, building dens and fires and learning what could be safely eaten in the outdoors. He climbed his first mountain at 10 years old he has since trekked and climbed extensively, being a long serving member of the British Mountaineering Council (BMC).

With a natural affinity for long distance walking he applied for Special Forces selection whilst serving as a Territorial Army soldier - during which time he met Lofty Wiseman (SAS Survival Handbook) who reinforced his existing interest in basic living and survival skills.

He is a race organizer for the Trail Running Association (TRA) having personally competed at ultra distances up to 95 (non-stop) miles and in 2010 authored the UKs first civilian Survival Instructor Award. Rooted in the PLAN-M methodology it has quickly attracted international and professional interest.

Well respected as a coach and trainer, Duncan has an international client base, consults for magazines, newspapers and appears at major outdoor shows. His engaging, informal yet thorough approach defines what North Ridge Adventure is all about.

Jay Bridge MSc, ML

Jay is a qualified Mountain Leader with an lifelong love of wild places which comes across in real enthusiasm - if you want to find a tiny, perfect campsite somewhere in Snowdonia then Jay's your man!

An excellent and versatile communicator (Coaching and NLP qualified), Jay teaches in an enjoyable and easy manner which customers often comment on – just the thing when you're learning map reading for the first time!

Jay has always had a rich mix of sporting interests – from national league rugby at University, coarse and fly fishing and board riding. He likes to keep fit and enjoys nothing better than a hard blast in the hills (or manning checkpoint 3 on the annual Sleepwalker Night Race).

Perry McGee

Perry McGee is a renowned tracker and security expert who proudly carries on the legacy of his father, the late 'Jungle' Eddie McGee.

His world-class tracking skills are rooted in real experience – both Police and Military including recent anti-poaching operations in Africa. He is the author of 'No Need to Die 2' and is a mine of information on the post-war development of survival training in the UK.

Like the rest of the team, Perry is very approachable and delivers training with passion and a desire to help people to understand this fascinating subject.

Phil Corf BSc

Phil is the youngest member of the team who nonetheless brings a lot of outdoor experience, especially in rock climbing where he climbs to a high standard.

With several Alpine seasons under his belt Phil's navigation and safety consciousness is first rate, and his experience brings a steadiness which customers often appreciate - especially in a winter storm!

In addition to his outdoor skills, Phil is a qualified Psychologist and has been appointed as our Internal Verifier for the NCFE approved Survival Instructor Award.

Cathy Morrell BA, PGCE

Cathy is a Sports Coach, Personal Trainer and teacher. She also has an impressive list of personal sporting achievements to her name, including England Cross Country Team, County XC Champion and A class KIMM competitor. Because of this the advice she offers us in course design and training plans has real integrity and value.

Whilst Cathy has an independent coaching career, she remains a valued member of our team, helping us design courses and providing valuable input to our race events.