Risk Assessment

Nepal: You are responsible to organising your own travel insurance that covers helicopter evacuation up to 6ooom.

In Nepal we work with a local trekking guide.

In the Lake District I am the Mountain Leader providing an educational program on nature and wellbeing. I carry out an on-going risk assessment based on the ability of the group and the weather conditions. I have walked the route many times before but also have skills of navigation and night navigation.

Adventurous activities by definition carry an element of uncertainty. There is always the possibility that the endeavour will not be successful, or that in exceptional circumstances a participant may be injured.

I provide a kit list to participants of essentials and reserve the right to not take someone out on the day if they do not have the right equipment and I deem that would be a risk to themselves and the group.

Altitude

• In Nepal, you will need altitude pills Diamox or an equivalent to help with acclimatisation. It is possible to buy an equivalent out in Kathmandu prior to the trek beginning. We approach the altitude steadily to allow for the body’s natural acclimatisation but talking altitude pills is recommended.

Terrain

• Trekking boots with ankle support.

Professional Indemnity Insurance with Balens

• 200hrs Yoga Teacher Training from Yoga London
• Certified Health Coach form The Institute of Integrative Nutrition
• Mountain Leader

Sunburn

• The sun it very powerful at high altitudes and even in England the risk of sunburn and heat stroke is not to be underestimated. Sunglasses – snow blindness happens without adequate protection, Sun hat and sun cream are important.