Meet the Team...
Richie. Event Director at Merseyventure. Richie started Merseyventure in 2000, with the first ever Merseyventure organised event being the Mersey Adventure Challenge, the original urban Adventure Race. This included mountain biking, canoeing, orienteering, climbing and trail running - all within the city..! Richie still competes at mountain marathons and Adventure Races, and is always looking for new Merseyventure challenges and adventures in the UK and Ireland.
CONTACT: 07976 589 818 Email: email Richie here
Events Manager
Janet. Events Manager - our event organiser and admin specialist. Janet works behind the scenes with event entries and event co-ordination, but can be seen at the registration and finish of most events. Janet still enjoys taking part in the odd challenge or two - as long as hot showers and a 240v supply are available..!
Admin & Support
Dislikes: No-one knows - she likes everything..!
Mountain Leader
Johnbo. Highly experienced in the world of Adventure Racing, Johnbo specialises in course building, access and permissions, and safety. Often spotted in a canoe, on the end of a rope, or leading a group on a Three Peaks Challenge, Johnbo's claim to fame is his appearance in the Merseyventure video for BMW/C4.
Dislikes: Instant coffee and meat.
Mountain Leader
Frank. A UK Three Peaks Challenge veteran, Frank also leads world challenges and treks, as well as climbing expeditions a little closer to home. Frank often takes groups on Scafell Pike and Wasdale Familiarisation weekends, and is also a regular Yorkshire Three Peaks guide.
Dislikes: Too much head on a pint..!
Mountain Leader
Tony. Walk leader, driver, marshal and general support. All round good guy Tony likes to take on any challenge, and recently cycled the entire West Highland Way. Also a senior local Parks Ranger.
Dislikes: People who leave litter.
Support
Pete. Previously limited to supporting teams at ground level, our ace photographer Pete has found a taste for the outdoors adventure, and is currently training to lead groups. Until qualified, you may meet Pete cooking your meal, taking your team photo, driving your minibus, or staffing a checkpoint.
Dislikes: Water on his lens and teams that can't say 'cheese'.
Support
Keith. One of our top event drivers and support staff, Keith has completed the Three Peaks, Coast to Coast, West Highland Way, Karrimor Mountain Marathon and ACE Races Adventure Races, as well as many other Adventure Challenges. A great person to have on your team...
Dislikes: Dance music and early mornings.
Driver
Dislikes: Slow drivers.
Staff Three Peaks Challenge 08
Merseyventure staff on the summit of Scafell, 0300 hours 8th October 2008. There is no better training than getting the staff to complete a Three Peaks Challenge in simply horrendous conditions at the start of winter. And they are all still smiling..!
Completed the challenge in under 23 hours, despite the 62 mph limited minubus.
Other Mountain & Support Staff
Merseyventure organises and delivers events which may well require 30 staff or more, and we have a bank of qualified mountain leaders and outdoor instructors, experienced support staff, drivers and marshals, and often use the help of volunteers who just want to get out into the fresh air and join in..!
If you require qualified or experienced staff for your event, please just get in touch.
We are members of the Institute For Outdoor Learning