What others have said about Matt
BCU Level 4 Coach
"Great leadership, good decisions, awful humour, but I still think you’re a decent chap."
"The 5 Cs: caring, calm, comical, cuddly and cake loving…all essential qualities for leading a team to the pole. You have them all in abundance."
"Thank you for your patience, kindness, sense of humour and fantastic leadership. I feel lucky to have you lead our expedition. I look forward to climbing and kayaking in Wales!"
"Matt, twisted humour, patience with the faff, flexibility…I chuckled when I realised just how much fun we all had. Top Bloke!!!"
"Your feet smell!"
"Thank you for your patience and for being so caring. You are a one-in-a-million; this journey will be remembered forever!"
"I can honestly say that the expedition wouldn't have been half as good without you - you held us all together and let us make our own decisions. We couldn't have asked for a better leader. All the best.
"Thanks for letting us have our 'own' expedition... great work from start to finish"
"With all of the issues that have arisen, you have looked out for our interest and have really made us have the best possible expedition. Thank you for all your support and help.
"A very good session; friendly & supportive with lots of new ideas."
"Just arrived home after a wonderful weekend with you and Martin….it was especially good to be welcomed by my computer inbox and see all the brilliant photos you took yesterday of our time on the Bitches. Well I was certainly resplendent upside down so I am indebted to you for capturing it on film. I have of course saved them all for the family to have a laugh over!"
"Good to meet you on Wednesday – the days filming went really well with some great shots – the photos you took look really good – one or two may be really useful."
"Thank you for all your help last week, it all looks good in the studio."
"Dear Matt, you have mentally scarred me for the better. Learnt loads, feel stronger and looking forward to meeting you again."
"Thanks for an amazing trip. I've really enjoyed it and can't wait for the main expedition.
"We had a fantastic couple of days with you. Thank you very much! Coasteering was, in the words of the children: Awesome!"
"The day’s events turned out to be the highlight of the camp."
"It was wicked fun. Scary and exciting and a right laugh! "
"Thanks for confirming my interest in doing a Polar expedition. Watching you operate has been inspirational."
"We are writing to you now to thank you for the amazing expedition we had this summer in Mexico… we really did have the trip of a lifetime. Thank you for all the time, effort and organisation you put into the trip and making it so special and memorable."
"Very good session. Friendly and supportive with lots of new ideas."
"A very effective four days. The programme was well balanced and suited our needs more than adequately."
"Thank you loads for a fantastic three weeks, you’ve taught me many handy tips."
"Thanks for your advice, leadership and friendship."
"Thoroughly enjoyable with excellent guiding and instruction."
"Well organised. The briefings were informal but well structures and informative."
