David Isherwood – Mountain Leader

A qualified, experienced Mountain Leader and Rock Climbing Instructor, I was born and grew up in Hayfield at the foot of Kinder Scout where the mass tresspass paved the way for hillwalking as we know it. My grandfather raced at Le Mans with Rob Lawrie, a boot maker who supplied the Alpine Club expeditions and made boots for Hillary’s ascent of Everest. Given this history, it was inevitable I’d be involved in the outdoors. I love this history but am equally excited about helping future generations and those new to the mountains.

I’ve worked in the outdoors since 2006. My first employer belived in education and that mountaineering should be a tool to develop people – whether this is a long, life changing journey or simply climbing a single peak as one-off challenge.

As well as working as a Mountain Leader and Instructor, my expertise in logistics, planning & project management means I have the capability to deliver highly successful events accros a broad range of sectors. I provide logistical & event support services for adventurous activities & challenges to a range of customers including charities, outdoor companies, schools and private companies & high net worth individuals.

Whether it’s entertaining clients, teambuilding, a charity challenge or logistics expertise as part of a larger team, I support organisations on a contract & consultancy basis in a variety of sectors to ensure that whatever their aims, they are delivered successfully.

I’m based in Manchester and work predominantly in the Peaks, Lakes & Snowdonia, but am UK mobile.

- I am available for private guiding.
- I work on a freelance, contract & consultancy basis.
- I arrange 'open' events that can be attended by anyone.