SMT Outdoors

09/05/2024

We are looking for a new enthusiastic person to join Aiguille in our bustling manufacturing team in Staveley!
For more information contact us at:
sales@aiguillealpine.co.uk or phone on 01539 822223

09/05/2024

THIS GIRL CAN ORIENTEER!

We are incredibly excited to support the brand new This Girl Can campaign driven by Sport England.

Our sport is always open to newcomers. We want to everyone to enjoy the benefits of getting outdoors and trying something as adventurous and exciting as orienteering.

If you are thinking about trying out orienteering for the first time, there is something for everyone no matter what your age or fitness ability.

We deliver range of permanent and virtual orienteering courses meaning that you can orienteer anytime and anywhere. Learn how to get started via this link: https://tinyurl.com/bd7p769m

And if you love it as much as we do, join your local club and come along to their regular events!
https://tinyurl.com/26zhjk2e

So come on girls, ! The adventure is yours to own.

29/03/2022

Fully recommend Ben's courses. We have no availability at the moment so if you want top notch nav training, Ben's your fella.

Learn to navigate or hone your skills. National Navigation Award Scheme courses (NNAS) at Bronze or Silver, or bespoke navigation days out in the mountains, learn from an expert.

20/12/2021

Whether you're a walker or a climber, the descent from Ben Nevis can present a serious navigational test in winter, and over the years there have been many accidents. In this article, Sean Kelly...

11/10/2021

Outdoor First Aid Course – (Forest Based)
9th – 10th November.
The Island - Heaton Park – Manchester.
£110 including certification and manual.
Complies with the Institute of Outdoor Learning criteria for Band 3 Outdoor First Aid.
Run in association with Outdoor Adventurers Forest School who will host the course largely outdoors at their woodland base, the SMT Response Outdoor First Aid will be run with Forest School Leaders and the forest environment for Orienteers in mind, whilst also covering traditional mountain and water environments.
The award fulfils the criteria for the Mountain Training Association Mountain Leader and Single Pitch Awards as well as the British Canoeing awards and a range of other National Governing Body Award Schemes and Forest Schools. EFAW Certification included along with Paediatric Emergency First Aid (EPFA). An optional blended learning module at no extra charge will allow you to upgrade to the full Paediatric First Aid (PFA).
Duration: 16 Hrs minimum contact over 2 days. Certificates valid for 3 yrs.

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07/10/2021

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2292543-drug-treatment-for-lyme-disease-could-lead-to-its-eradication/

Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness that is becoming more common in many countries, could be eradicated using a drug that kills the disease-causing bacterium

26/07/2021

Outdoor First Aid Course – (Forest Based)

14th – 15th September.
The Island - Heaton Park – Manchester.

£110 including certification and manual.

Complies with the Institute of Outdoor Learning criteria for Band 3 Outdoor First Aid.

Run in association with Outdoor Adventurers Forest School who will host the course entirely outdoors at their woodland base, the SMT Response Outdoor First Aid will be run with Forest School Leaders and the forest environment for Orienteers in mind, whilst also covering traditional mountain and water environments.

The award fulfils the criteria for the Mountain Training Association Mountain Leader and Single Pitch Awards as well as the British Canoeing awards and a range of other National Governing Body Award Schemes and Forest Schools.

EFAW Certification included along with Paediatric Emergency First Aid (EPFA). An optional blended learning module at no extra charge will allow you to upgrade to the full Paediatric First Aid (PFA).

Duration: 16 Hrs minimum contact over 2 days. Certificates valid for 3 yrs.

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26/07/2021

Come and join us in the beautiful surroundings of Heaton Park! Pack your wellies as we like to get muddy. Lots of forest school activities using natural materials. Come and join us!

03/12/2020

GREAT NEWS!

16/11/2020

Each year there are reports of people who have been attacked, or even trampled to death, by cows whilst out walking or approaching crags. In 2014, BMC member Simon Coldrick was badly injured after a cow attacked him as he led a fell race on the edge of Sheffield.