Elevate Safety

25/03/2026

Outdoor Safety Week (23–29 March) this week is a good reminder that preparation matters. Great to see this initiative from Adventure Smart UK, supported by Mountain Training Association and partners.

Whether you’re out on the gravel bike, riding trails or guiding, knowing what to do when something goes wrong can make all the difference.

We are running Outdoor First Aid (2 day, 16 hour) courses in Glasgow from April to July.

Practical, scenario-based training delivered by Gary, a former Mountain Rescue medic and training officer with over 35 years’ experience. He is a Summer and Winter Mountain Leader, Mountain Bike Leader and FREC 4 qualified instructor.

£195 per person
Full details and booking:
safetytraining.elevateoutdoors.co.uk

19/03/2026

Outdoor Safety Week (23-29 March) is a good reminder that preparation matters. Great to see this initiative from Adventure Smart UK supported by Mountain Training Association and partners.

Whether you are an instructor, leader, teacher or outdoor practitioner, or simply spend time in the hills, knowing what to do when something goes wrong can make all the difference.

We are running Outdoor First Aid (2 day, 16 hour) courses in Glasgow from April to July.

Practical, scenario-based training delivered by Gary, former Mountain Rescue medic and training officer with over 35 years of experience.

£195 per person

Full details and booking:
safetytraining.elevateoutdoors.co.uk

26/02/2026

Outdoor First Aid (2 Day, 16 hours) courses running April to July in Glasgow.

For instructors, leaders and outdoor practitioners who need a recognised first aid qualification for working in remote environments.

Delivered by Gary, former Mountain Rescue medic and training officer, with over 35 years of first aid experience.

£195 per person
£185 early booking rate available until 28 February

Full details and booking:�safetytraining.elevateoutdoors.co.uk

25/02/2026

A few words from recent participants and organisations.

We have Outdoor First Aid courses running in Glasgow from April to July, including the full two day Outdoor First Aid qualification and one day courses.
Early booking rate available until 28 February.

Full details and booking: safetytraining.elevateoutdoors.co.uk

25/02/2026

Grizedale Gravel. 40 km with nearly 1000 m of elevation gain. Standard Lakes steeps, some fun techy single track, strong winds, and even an appearance made by the sun.

Brucie Bonus if you can name the peak this path leads towards?
Clue: it is said to have inspired the fictional Kanchenjunga in Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons.

11/02/2026

Outdoor First Aid - 1 and 2 Day Courses
Bookings now open for 2026 in Glasgow.

Two Day Outdoor First Aid, 16 hours
Designed for instructors, leaders and outdoor practitioners who require a recognised qualification for working in remote environments, including hill and water based activities.
16 and 17 April 2026
28 and 29 May 2026
18 and 19 June 2026
2 and 3 July 2026
£195 per person. Early booking £185 before 28 February 2026

One Day Outdoor Emergency First Aid, 8 hours
For those who spend time outdoors and want practical emergency first aid training.
24 April 2026
22 May 2026
5 June 2026
£95 per person. Early booking £90 before 28 February 2026

These courses are led by Gary, who brings over 35 years of experience in mountain and outdoor environments, including 18 years in Mountain Rescue as a medic and training officer. He is also a qualified Winter Mountain Leader, Mountain Bike Leader and FREC 4 first aid instructor.

“Incredibly well rounded, with a great mix of theory and practical training. Gary’s depth of experience made the course engaging and relevant to outdoor situations. I left feeling much more confident handling emergencies.”
Jake, Outdoor First Aid 2025

Full course details and booking are available on our new website!
www.elevateoutdoors.co.uk

02/01/2026

Bikes on Tour. Winter Sun. Local Parakeets saying hola.

19/12/2025

What’s in your first aid kit, and why? Breaking down personal and group first aid kits at our final Winter First Aid Workshop earlier this week. Practical choices shaped by risk and responsibility.

04/12/2025

Our lead trainer Gary in his element at last night’s Winter First Aid Workshop . A fully booked session with a great, engaged group and lots of good questions, covering a lot of ground across winter first aid scenarios.

Details of upcoming 2026 courses via the link in our bio.

29/11/2025

Outdoor First Aid (16 hours) - 2026 course dates now live

Our Outdoor First Aid course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills to manage emergency first aid situations in outdoor and remote environments. Whether you work professionally outdoors or head into the hills for fun, this hands on course prepares you for a wide range of incidents, from minor injuries to managing multiple casualties in remote locations.

Combining theory, practical sessions, and outdoor scenarios, the course is designed to build both competence and confidence. You will learn how to assess situations, make decisions under pressure, and respond effectively, even in challenging conditions.

Our lead trainer brings over 35 years of experience as a former Mountain Rescue Team member, including 18 years as a medic, search manager and training officer. He is also a Winter Mountain Leader, Mountain Bike Leader, and a FREC 4 qualified instructor who currently teaches first aid.

💬 The Outdoor First Aid course was incredibly well rounded, with a great mix of theory and practical training. The trainer’s depth of experience made the whole course engaging and relevant to real outdoor situations. I left the course feeling much more confident in handling emergencies and would definitely recommend it to anyone who spends time outdoors, for either work or play.
Jake

Course details
Dates - see our Events tab.
16 hours over 2 days
£195 per person

Bookings here:
bit.ly/elevatesafetybooking

One day course details coming soon.

11/11/2025

Heading for the hills this winter? ❄️

We are delighted to be teaming up with The Glasgow Climbing Centre to run a series of free winter first aid workshops this November and December.

These short, practical sessions focus on how to deal with injuries and incidents in cold weather environments. Each workshop will cover the same key skills, so you only need to attend one.

It is a great chance to refresh your knowledge before heading out into the winter season.

Dates will be confirmed soon, based on interest.
📧 To register your interest, email hello@elevateoutdoors.co.uk

05/11/2025

Enjoy Bonfire Night safely! 🎆 Here’s a helpful burn reminder from St John Ambulance. Quick, confident first aid can reduce the impact of burns.

At Elevate Safety, we provide hands-on training covering burns and other workplace injuries, helping workplaces respond effectively when it matters most. Get in touch to review your first aid provision or discuss tailored training for your team.



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With Bonfire Night fast approaching, it’s important to know how to respond to burns.

Recognising whether a burn is superficial, partial thickness, or full thickness can help you provide the right first aid promptly. 💥

We hope everyone enjoys themselves whilst staying safe! If you see our volunteers, be sure to give them a wave! 👋