Testimonials

Training with North Ridge Adventure is like being with friends. Maybe that’s why people from all walks of life come back to see us, for additional courses or just to catch up.

• Map Reading, compass and GPS learners
• Hill walkers and mountaineers - from complete beginners onwards
• Teachers, group leaders, WGL or ML candidates needing refresher training or QMDs
• Survivors, Bushcraft enthusiasts and anyone who wants to learn to live in the wild
• Military personnel, Media people and others with professional requirements
• Work colleagues, Stag & Hen parties looking for a challenging and fun weekend away
• Youth, Community and Corporate groups for focused, bespoke events

Some of the testimonials we receive…

“I had such a great time and learnt so much. Can't wait to use my new map reading skills... Hope I can do the night navigation course." Sonja G.

“I had a fantastic time. Thanks agan for everything and making it so special." Bee. 

“(I had) a feeling of being ‘safe’ even in very trying circumstances” - after battling hurricane force winds at 3000ft. Donna M.

"As always, cheers for your effort dude, stay cool..." A.S., Kuwait

“An excellent day - highly recommended. Reading map & terrain more effectively means I can go off the beaten track, and with the confidence to take in more of my surroundings and not have my nose buried in the map all the time.” Nick S

“I couldn’t get you out of my head! ****, I owe you one…!” Soldier 'A' (Personal coaching client)

Route choices throughout meant I could advance and push my skills at a rate I was comfortable with - and by the end I was surprised with what I could do. I know I will get more out of walking the hills in future.” Mark W.

“I never bivvied out before…. it’s so peaceful in the forest. Thank you!” Karen W.

"Thanks for the extra blisters I got from that big rock you sneaked into my bergen!" S.F. (Surely a misunderstanding?)

“I wanted to thank you very much for everything last Saturday, It was a great day. For the first couple of days after I thought I'd not go walking ever again but I've begun planning my next method of exhaustion!” Phil R.

“Thanks for a great time on weekend, wish I could of stayed and done other stuff with you and Graham. Really got the bug to do more stuff with you now and improve my skills.” Matt C.