360 Technical Outdoors

360 Technical Outdoors Hi, I am Mark Richards a highly experienced and qualified outdoor practitioner holding the MCI, CIC, L3 sea kayak amongst other awards.

To offer and deliver a high level of training, coaching and exciting adventures alongside providing technical and safety advice to organisations, TV and film crews, UK wide. Being based in North Wales gives access to a wide range of activity venues for many of my adventure and training courses, in addition to using The Yorkshire Dales for many of my caving courses. I offer a range of adventure exp

eriences and training opportunities for caving, mine exploration, climbing, walking, scrambling, sit on top kayaking. I offer National Governing Body ( NGB ) courses for mine exploration ( via BCA ) and climbing and walking awards ( via MTC ). The other area of my expertise involves delivering a range of first aid course. I have worked for outdoor centres, organisations and TV companies offering technical and safety expert advice both local and nationally. I have been climbing, caving, mine exploring, cycling, sea kayaking and paragliding for over 30 years. I am also known as Baggy, a nickname I was given many years ago. Please do get in contact with any questions you may about any course or service I offer.

⛑️Recent North Wales Cave and Mine rescue team training. Scenario . ⛑️After an over due explorer was found by members of...
26/05/2026

⛑️Recent North Wales Cave and Mine rescue team training. Scenario . ⛑️After an over due explorer was found by members of the team at the end of a mine system , due to their medical and injuries, the casualty required a full stretcher evacuation ⛑️
North Wales Caves and Mines Cave Rescue Organisation British Caving Association If your an explorer then maybe consider a small donation to our team. You never know

This last week, was all above ground. It is good to be on the receiving end from time to time, learning and sharing with...
22/05/2026

This last week, was all above ground. It is good to be on the receiving end from time to time, learning and sharing with peers within the industry. The week was spent ✅ Refreshing skills + a few new skills ✅ Updates / relavidations & renewals ✅ Discussions ✅ More notes made -2 days on Working at Height ( WAH ) focusing on high ropes rescues and problem solving delivered by for ConwyCentre-2 days at renewing my PPE inspector certification - An engaging session run by from on delivering bushcraft sessions. Also good to see a variety of members part of the group.

23/04/2026

All great things come to an end. 😥 Last two days the group cruised to the base of main 25m pitch in Sunset Hole and then a blast in Kingsdale. Another 5 SRT pitches and some classic caving brought us to a wrap. Inspiring being out with such keen, motivated and able school pupils 👌 Outdoor Education in action. Finally where did this weather come from ☀️☀️☀️

21/04/2026

Day two and a very varied trip building on yesterdays skills. pupils rose to the challenge and delivered 💪 Chasing the rabbit down to the main stream .

20/04/2026

This morning, Long Churns for classic Dales caving and then off to the fab SRT training facility at which we hired out. Year 10 ,St Davids College students embracing it all on their caving exped which I am fortunate to be assisting with. Even more so, as this was my first ever cave experience many years ago whilst at I M Marsh

⛅ Spring has arrived and venues are warming up. ⛅Out and about undertaking instructor observations as part of a centres ...
07/04/2026

⛅ Spring has arrived and venues are warming up. ⛅Out and about undertaking instructor observations as part of a centres monitoring process. ⛅Not only is this a key aspect of holding an AALA licence, but it gives organisations real feedback on staff competency and if they are following centre risk assessments and operational procedures.

30/03/2026

Out assessing on a mine leader award today. One key aspect is route finding and navigation. Big old slate mine does the job.

23/03/2026

🐐Right place , right time ?
🐐So meet Matt Jones and whole group of volunteers Friday to assist with removal of concrete covered polystyrene off beach on Great Orme.Washed up from Conwy marina
🐐Matt arrives ( local climber and legend ) 🧗 who sorts out a wide range of volunteer work with Great Orme wardens 👍🤟 ok team there is a billy goat kid stuck half way up crag on Orme
🐐30 mins later I am sketching around half way up crag rigging abseil for Jake and Lou who I have known for 30mins 😃
🐐Off they go down and become the heros of the day 💪
🐐2 hours later back to hauling bags with the rest of the team .
💯Quality day and for once it was ☀️☀️☀️

Not the most exciting post. However, I often get asked, what is the best pulley/pullies to have for hauling as a Vertica...
18/03/2026

Not the most exciting post. However, I often get asked, what is the best pulley/pullies to have for hauling as a Vertical Cave/Mine Leader or recreational caver.

Some key points to take into consideration are ;

1) how heavy you are
2 )how heavy will a customer/caver be
3) what environment will you be working in / visiting
4) how strong are you
5) what is your technical knowledge of hauling systems
6) have you practiced the skills and know your limatations

Mind you, a professional cave/mine leader will have different requirements than a recreational caver, as they will be required to haul as part of thier award.

Other makes available, but as I have only ever used/purchased Petzl pullies, I have only added a summary of relevant pullies from their new updated range. Petzl North Wales Caves and Mines UK Abandoned Mine Explores

Trip up the Lakes to tick off a few mines with the legend who is col dobbo
11/03/2026

Trip up the Lakes to tick off a few mines with the legend who is col dobbo

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