Outdoor Professional Services
Workshops & Courses
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Upskill the Right Way!
​At Open Ascents, we are committed to delivering high-quality professional development and fostering the growth of aspiring outdoor professionals.
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As an accredited MTA and AMI workshop & course provider, we offer exceptional training opportunities for those eager to enhance their skills and advance their careers in the outdoor industry. All the time trying to keep workshops fun, friendly and cost effective. ​
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Explore just some of our designed workshops below.
Secure your place today—visit CMS for bookings or contact us directly via email.
Workshops
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Whether you want to master belay stance management, improve contour interpretation, enhance your mountaineering abilities, or simply learn something new, our expertly crafted workshops have you covered. Priced fairly to deliver maximum value, to help foster all outdoor professionals
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Take the next step in your journey—book via CMS or reach out to us directly via email.
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Discover: Being a MCI
What does an average day at work look like for an MCI? Is it what I imagine? Can I do it? These and many more questions will be answered as we explore what being an MCI is all about.
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Join us for a one-day workshop where we’ll break down the key principles of being an MCI and inspire you to begin your own journey.
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Date available on request or via CMS
£100pp
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Crag Familiarisations
Gain local knowledge for working on the more complexed crags on the Lake District.
We regularly run workshops on:
Pillar Rock
Gable & The Napes
Gimmer Crag
Shepherds Crag Borrowdale
Grey Crag Buttermere
Contact us direct if you wish to book a bespoke training.
Mentoring
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Everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their goals. Open Ascents offers mentoring programs for trainees preparing for RCI, ML, WML, and MCI assessments.
John is a recognized mentor for the MTA and holds the WMCI certification. As a course director for the Summer ML, he is dedicated to developing talent and supporting the growth of aspiring outdoor instructors.
How it works?​​
Our mentorship programs are open to RCI, ML, WML & MCI trainees who wish to built strong professional relationships, receiving personalized guidance to help individuals develop their skills, confidence, and leadership abilities. It fosters a growth mindset, ensuring that trainees continuously learn, adapt, and excel in your roles. Our Mentor plans are focused to just 4 places per year across all the awards meaning your relationship can be as focused as you need.
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Our plans have been designed to be as simple as possible and allow as much flexibility as possible within the relationship. All our shadowing opportunities will be as hands on as possible, with your mentor being fully commited to your goals.
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This mentorship program is more than just training, it is about building strong professional relationships, learning from experience, and developing the next generation of outdoor leaders.
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Benefits?
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We can't guarantee success, we wish we could. Yet through hard work and focused training we can help you reach your goals by incorporating the following.
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Ongoing Support & Open Communication – Coaching is built on strong relationships. I am always available for guidance, insights, and those all-important questions, whether it is a quick call or in-depth advice.
Structured Feedback & Reflection – Every six months, we engage in formal coaching sessions to assess progress, reflect on growth, and refine strategies for continued improvement.
Unlimited Shadowing Opportunities – Learning by observation is invaluable. If I am out on the hill or at the crag, mentees are always welcome to join, watch, and learn in real-world settings.
Personalized Strength & Weakness Analysis – Together, we identify key areas for development, set SMART goals, and create a clear, actionable plan tailored to individual growth.
Dedicated Practical Coaching Days – Twice a year, we spend two focused days in the mountains, working directly on personal objectives and fine-tuning skills through hands-on coaching.
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This mentorship program is more than just training it is about building strong professional relationships, learning from experience, and developing the next generation of outdoor leaders.
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Pricing
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Our packaged are designed to be simple "All In" packages for a 12 month period
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Your first initial contact and phone call consultation to see if it works for you is 100% free.
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SPA, ML - £500 per year
WML, MCI - £550 per year
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If you have been paired with us via MTA directly through their own mentor program than there is no fee