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Richard Bale

Richard

4.9

(50)

Mountain Guide

Bethesda, Wales, UK

Certificates

AMI MIC 

I hold a Mountaineering Instructor Certificate (MIC). I am fully qualified to guide and instruct all aspects of mountaineering and climbing in the UK throughout the year. Also, I am a full member of the Mountain Training Association (MTA) and the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI).

I love climbing and this passion has taken me all over the world, even to the summit of Mount Everest. I have also climbed in the Andes, as well as in the Alps, Norway and Canada. I reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 2001, as a member of the RAF Mountain Rescue Service Everest North Ridge expedition.

I first started mountaineering in Scotland with the RAF Mountain Rescue Service, over 20 years ago. Since then, I haven't stopped climbing and exploring new mountains in the UK and abroad. I have been a RAF Mountain Rescue Team Leader and also the Chief Instructor for 5 years. I have also climbed all the Munros, the Scottish peaks above 3000 feet.

I love climbing around North Wales and the rest of the UK. We have so many amazing climbing and scrambling spots to discover in this area! I enjoy taking my clients there for rock climbing, scrambling and mountain skills courses or for a guided day out.

We can set up a program according to your level and wishes. Contact me and we can start planning your next mountain adventure right away!

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Reviews with photos

Richard was great, helped with me with sharing his knowledge and skill to make it a very enjoyable experience.5
Richard was great, helped with me with sharing his knowledge and skill to make it a very enjoyable experience.5
Richard was great, helped with me with sharing his knowledge and skill to make it a very enjoyable experience.5
Richard was great, helped with me with sharing his knowledge and skill to make it a very enjoyable experience.5

What people are saying about Richard

Callum

Richard was great, helped with me with sharing his knowledge and skill to make it a very enjoyable experience.

Richard was great, helped with me with sharing his knowledge and skill to make it a very enjoyable experience.Richard was great, helped with me with sharing his knowledge and skill to make it a very enjoyable experience.Richard was great, helped with me with sharing his knowledge and skill to make it a very enjoyable experience.Richard was great, helped with me with sharing his knowledge and skill to make it a very enjoyable experience.

Rustom

Richard is an exceptional mountain guide. He led me up Tryfan in full winter conditions, with snow and ice from start to finish. His calm, positive and reassuring approach made a challenging day feel both safe and enjoyable. His depth of knowledge, judgement and capability were outstanding, and his encouragement made all the difference on a tough ascent. I would highly recommend Richard to anyone looking for a memorable mountain adventure.

Mike

Excellent guide with a wealth of knowledge in rescue climbing skills. As a competent climber already Rusty tailored the day to meet my objectives and re assess my rescue climbing skills. A very friendly and affable character who made the day really enjoyable.

Dineshan

David


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