EXPLORE WITH ECHO COACH
Emma is a mountain leader with a passion for making the outdoors more accessible, in particular to those with physical disabilities.
In 2015 Emma sustained a spinal cord injury, following many years of neurological rehab she returned to the mountains. But on noticing how difficult it was to access the mountains with a physical disability Emma decided she wanted to change this for others. Emma now offers slow paced walks either in the mountains or in other locations to help people prepare for mountain challenges.
Emma is insured, has outdoor first aid and mental health first aid qualifications. She is also training to become a life coach. Emma volunteers with several charities that support disabled people.
upcoming events
Day walks in Hertfordshire - Peaks weekend - Snowdonia Weekend
HERTFORDSHIRE WALK, WHEATHAMPSTEAD
£25 per person. All ticket holders can bring a friend or carer for free.
Sunday 3RD September. Join me for this small group walk in Hertfordshire. This walk will take us along ancient transport routes towards the village of Ayot St Lawence, famed as the home of George Bernard Shaw. The walk is mainly along country paths and tracks, there are no big hills. This walk will be led at a slow pace by a mountain leader.
booking via link below
https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CPKG
PEAK DISTRICT WEEKEND
£150 per person
This weekend is aimed at those looking to challenge themselves and meet new people. It is the perfect weekend if you are training for a bigger expedition, or just want to see if you can manage walking two consecutive days. There will be a small group of 4 people staying at the bunkhouse.
Arrive Friday evening, a light supper will be served and introductions.
On Saturday we will head for the ridge line above Castleton, which provides some great training and fantastic views. There are many ways to reduce this walk if needed. Post walk on Saturday there will be a creative coaching workshop.
On Sunday we will do another shorter walk with the aim of getting away by lunchtime.
This weekend is suitable for those with disabilities who can walk independently over rugged terrain and climb stairs independently. Please contact Emma direct with any questions.
HERTFORDSHIRE CAMPING WEEKEND
£125 per person
You will be camping on a small farm outside Harpenden, Hertfordshire. All walks will start from here.
Friday arrival 4-7pm followed by an introduction and dinner.
Saturday will be the main walk day. The walk takes us through the Hertfordshire countryside, there are lots of shaded paths. Most of the time we will be on country paths which will have obstacles underfoot, there won’t be many hills. We will stop often for breaks, including a packed lunch. After the walk there will be time to decompress and relax before and after dinner.
Sunday morning we will pack up camp and then take another shorter walk through the woods. Aiming for departure around lunchtime.
This event is aimed at those recovering from injuries or living with disabilities who may want to take on expeditions in future and want to simulate the experience closer to civilization. This particular event is not suitable for full time wheelchair users, but other events are. Please contact me for individual access requests.
book via link below
Wales Weekend
CONTACT
If you would like to book or enquire about private tours please contact me
Photo by Dave Zaple