Appreciate that this is not everyone's cup of tea, but I'm considering doing a MTB instructor course and wondered if anyone has done or heard of one that was good?
I would ideally like to be able to take adults and kids over any type of terrain at any height in the UK and maybe Europe.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Cheers, Chris
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Do your Trail Cycle Leader followed by Mountainbike Leader awards. Google them for more details
I did MIAS level 2 with Ray Mazey in Bolton (he's on here I think). You'll struggle to get one that will qualify you for any height though, level 2 goes up to 600m and level 3 is more or less a mountain leaders course which is a whole different ballgame.
we need a TCL student for who is ready for assessment on 27th August in the Peaks
BTW - where can i find a list of locations >600m in height
BTW - where can i find a list of locations >600m in height
I'm not sure but 600m gives plenty of scope for MTB instruction.
I believe TCL + MBL is the only stand-alone MTB qualification which will allow you to lead children at over 600m. The others all require you to have a Mountain Leader qualification as well.
See www.scottishcycling.com
(disclaimer - the above advice is from an AALA document I have which is now about 4 or 5 years old, situation may have changed in that time).
For Europe, really it's a whole other ball-game. You need to check with the relevant authorities in the country in which you wish to work. UK-based qualis may state that they're valid in Europe or Worldwide but it's meaningless if the "host" nation won't recognise it.