Climbing mountains is part of Tom's upbringing having climbed all of the UK's highest peaks by the age of 11 and Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis at 9. Tom's love for rock climbing and mountaineering has allowed him to climb extensively in the UK, much of Europe and also on trips to the USA. Combining mountaineering techniques and his passion for technical rope work and water Tom has also canyoned in many part of Europe and also spends time working and providing technical guidance for the gorges and combined water and rock activity in South Wales.

In addition to outdoor leadership Tom has spent a number of years in a management position responsible for a range of staff and personnel linked to the provision of outdoor and adventure activity. Tom has worked in both public and private sector and also has experience of educational establishments, local authority and non-profit organisations and commercial delvery of a service. In recent years Tom has been appointed the coordinator of the SWOAPG and has worked on projects such as the Dell Management Challenge 2015 (Race Director www.managementchallenge.co.uk). Tom has recently been appointed Vice Chair of the AAIAC.

The UK has large expanses of underground passages both in the cave systems found in the limestone areas of the UK and the man made mine networks left behind by man. Tom has caved in the major regions of the UK and completed many of the larger trips in the South Wales area. Tom has caved in France and Spain as well as exploring many of the vertical potholes and caves of the Yorkshire Dales.

Toms wealth of knowledge and experience, combined with his technical qualifications and commitment to CPD allow him to act as a technical expert in a range of activities. Tom has provided services for Local Authorities and has a working knowledge of how to implement risk management strategies and solutions for a range of situations. He is a provider of the RLSS NWSMP and also works with clients to implement competency based assessments of staff for activities such as Gorge Walking and other aspects of outdoor activity that are non-NGB affiliated. With an in-depth understanding of the licensing requirements for outdoor activities (AALA and other inspection / regulatory requirements) Tom has worked at a range of establishments and for organisations to be successful in their inspection process.

Just as happy on the water, Tom is a competent Kayaker and Canoeist and has paddled many of the white water rivers of the UK, Europe and also in the USA. In addition, Tom is often found in a boat (or board) on the sea enjoying waves from the South Wales beaches or abroad where he has enjoyed many classic breaks in Spain, France, Portugal and Morocco.

Not content with participation Tom enjoys competing in both road and trail running races, road cycle events and triathlon. In 2013 Tom completed IRONMAN Wales and ranked in the top 10 teams in the inaugural Breca Swim Run on the Gower in 2018. Tom enjoys keeping fit, training hard and looking for new challenges to enjoy and complete.