Category: Teambuilding Day

Team Building day, Peak District

9/4/2017

All kitted up and ready to Abseil

Returning clients Cardinal Maritime were out with us enjoying the wonderful weather yesterday. Great to welcome you back and meet more of the team.
In order to keep travelling time to a minimum for the Manchester/Stockport based team, we ran this team building day at Windgather Rocks in the Peak District.
Like so many others, Windgather was the first place I ever tried Rock Climbing. It's a perfect introductory venue, being easily accessible, roadside, relatively short climbs on excellent rock, and stunning views. It has been a pleasure to now introduce others to this amazing sport at the same venue.
Due to the sun not being on the crag when we arrived in the morning, we decided to Abseil first so everyone could enjoy being in the sunshine. There was a strong team spirit evident, this really helps when trying activities like this for the first time, keeps nerves in check and enjoyment levels high.
After lunch at the nearby pub, the team returned for more, this time Rock climbing. Some managed as much as 6 climbs, whilst others cheered them on from their sunbathing patches ;-)

All in all, a fantastic day spent with many lovely people.

Thanks to Rick, Alexa, and Marie at Cardinal Maritime for helping organise the day, and to Joe & Neil for their technical support.

Mark

Enjoying the challenge of Rock climbing at Windgather Rocks

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Now for Abseiling

Being shown the ropes for Abseiling

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Team building days - Lake District

15/9/2016

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Rock scrambling on Raven crag

This week we've been joined by teams from Windermere based Alertacall, for their staff days out / team building activities.
These have proved to be a lot of fun, and this week was more of it. Rock Scrambling being the chosen activity, this was new for most of the team. The easily accessible Raven crag, Yewdale our venue, this allows for a high quality scramble to be enjoyed in a short space of time, so idea for our afternoon session.
For much of the route there is no need for rope, but a couple of sections are tricky enough to slow things down and get roped up, these are the best bits.
Everyone did really well, working as a team and helping each other out, always great to see. During Tuesdays ascent we had a few heavy rain showers, but with the hot weather it was hardly worth the bother of a jacket. And todays ascent was wall to wall sunshine and extremely hot.
Both days gave us excellent views and for some a new perspective on the Lakes and what is possible. Well done everyone.

Thanks to Stephanie for organising this and to Paddy for all your help on the days.

Mark

Initial scrambling on Raven crag

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At the top

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Corporate team building day in the Lake District: Lingmoor Fell

12/9/2016

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Lingmoor Fell summit with Langdale Pikes in the background

This week we welcomed back Malcolm Hollis and their clients. Having spent the morning getting to grips with off-roading with Kanku, this afternoon was all about a good chat whilst out enjoying the beautiful Lake District on foot, the best way to enjoy it.
From Little Langdale we followed a broad ridge over Lingmoor Fell, keeping near to the 'Great wall of Langdale' for much of the way. The weather was challenging, with some very strong winds and rain! This didn't dampen the spirits and plenty constructive discussions were going on, excellent.
Views were outstanding, this is a benefit of not venturing too high on the cloudy days. In fact, we couldn't have asked for better views, Lingmoor Fell shows off Langdale at its very best.

Arriving at The New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, the team were welcomed by a roaring fire and fine local ale, the perfect way to finish a walk.

Thanks very much all, and especially Jessica & Abbie for organising everything.

Mark

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Team Building day, Peak District

Team building days - Lake District

Corporate team building day in the Lake District: Lingmoor Fell

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