Rebecca Coles
Roam Mountains was set up and run by Rebecca Coles who is a Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (WMCI), an International Mountain Leader (IML) and professional expedition leader. She has led expeditions on all seven continents specialising in remote and high altitude environments including leading teams on expeditions in Afghanistan and up to 7000m in the Greater Ranges. She has made first ascents in Nepal and South Georgia, Antarctica. She has climbed a total of 72 alpine 4000m peaks to date as part of an all-women’s team. She has a PhD in Glacial Geomorphology.
She is a full member of the Alpine Club and sits on the Mount Everest Foundation expedition screening committee and Alpine Club expedition committee.
Rebecca regularly gives talks about her expeditions and the lessons which can be drawn from them. To book a in-person or online talk Enquire here
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Staff Team
On occasions Roam Mountains may employ additional instructors to accommodate your booking. All our staff work at a high-level, are top notch instructors and have specific expertise which we’ll match to your goals. Here are some profiles of our wonderful instructors.
Simon Verspeak
Simon is a Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (WMCI) and International Mountain Leader (IML). He has a background in outdoor education and now instructs extensively on outdoor National Governing Body award schemes. He has led expeditions across the globe and many times to 6000m+ peaks in Nepal.
Photo: Simon descending after having climbed a route in Red Rocks, USA.
Rachael Crewesmith
Rachael is a North Wales base Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (WMCI). She is an experienced instructor and coach. Together with climbing and mountaineering, she a high level Mountain Bike coach. She has a degree in Archaeology and has represented Wales in Hockey. Her outdoor adventures have involved biking across Nepal, leading an expedition in Ethiopia and having climbing extensive across the UK including having climbed the Old Man of Hoy and classic ice routes on Ben Nevis.
Photo: Rachael climbing in Cogne, Italy.
Nella
Nella is a valued member of the team, what for we are not entirely sure, but she is content with spending time outside, loves attention and will enthusiastically help you finish off your sandwich. Her other loves are muddy puddles and tennis balls. She has an impressive mountain logbook for a golden retriever, her athleticism is often underestimated, having made ascents of most of the Eryri summits in summer and winter conditions. She is also familiar with the local crags and enjoys watching the world go by. Overall, she is a very good girl.
Testimonials
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I can honestly say that we had no idea how we would be able to make Tuesday feasible, let alone fun... but Becky, Stu and Rachel made it into one of the most challenging (but fun!) days in the hills I have ever had with the scouts.
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— Isaac
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I really don’t think the time could have been used better. The decision to start with trad made so much sense come the second day. We covered off loads but not so much that I came away overwhelmed. The process of evaluating different scenarios was invaluable and Becky was really good at tailoring her advice to our individual abilities.
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— Joe
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Just wanted to let you know that today we put your lessons into practice. I went with Chloe (from the course) to Burbage and we had an AMAZING day.
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— Tamara
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I did the multipitch refresher course with Becky Coles and loved it. She tailored the course incredibly well and it was very much guided by ‘where are we at now’ and ‘where would we like to be.’ She was a brilliant teacher, and yet it felt more like climbing with a friend than an instructor. Lots of fun, laughs, support and encouragement, local knowledge as well as the technical side of multipitch climbing skills. I’d recommend to anyone wanting to up skill.
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— Lucy
Media
Podcasts, talks and interviews on an outdoor career and expedition life.
Articles
I regularly write articles for a variety of print and online media on topics ranging from responsible travel, expeditions, the environment and technical skills pieces.
Chat with me
If you’re interested in gaining skills to roam the mountains, are looking for a guided experience or are interested in my support scheme contact me