Rich's first love is Kayaking. He also instructs Gorge Walking, Rock Climbing and Abseiling, Mountain Biking, Team-Building, White Water Rafting and Open Canoeing. He's been instructing for 8 years and helping out in centres since he was 11.
| Name: |
Rich Slater |

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| Full Time Job: |
Freelance Outdoor Instructor |
| Age: |
28 |
| Outdoor Qualifications: |
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach BCU Level 4 Kayak Coach Single Pitch Award Mountain Bike Instructor Award Level 2 BCU Level 1 Raft Guide Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level 1 BCU Aquatic First Aid Assessor |
| Other Qualifications: |
Qualified children's care worker |
| How long have you been working in the outdoor industry? |
I've worked in the industry since I was 11 years old! |
| What did you do previously? |
Nothing - just enjoyed the great outdoors |
| What’s your biggest achievement to date? |
Being where I am in life, I'm happy and content with lots of challenges still to conquer. |
| What do you love most about your job? |
Meeting new folk and going out for the craic, enjoying the day as it comes. |
| What do you like least about your job? |
Cold feet, grrrrr! |
| What do you do for fun? |
Mainly kayaking, dog walking and going out with mates. |
| What’s your ultimate ambition? |
Too many, but one would be a road trip down to South Africa |
| What’s your favourite… |
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| …climb/walking route, etc? |
Llanberis Pass has some spectacular climbing that I have enjoyed. |
| …river/paddling venue, etc? |
I love the alps, the Claree is a special place for me to be. |
| …book? |
The Eragon trilogy |
| …film? |
Snatch |
| …song? |
Anything really but Queens of the Stone Age rock my boat! |
| Something not a lot of people know about you: |
If you don't know then I've done well |
| Anything else interesting about you? |
You'll have to find that out yourself! |
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