Adventurer's Stories about Mark
Mark was superb in coping with everything from an initially reluctant paddler to canoes stranding in the rapids. His ability to ensure that we were ashore and protected during the short showers of hail was almost uncanny.
David Anderson
Open Canoeing - River Spey Descent
Reviewed on 14/05/2019
Our guides, Mark and Grant, were excellent. Great instruction especially when needed. Building our skills and confidence for each new challenge throughout the 4 days. Friendly, well organised and really lovely people to lead us on our adventure.
Rachel Cousins
Open Canoeing - River Spey Descent
Reviewed on 23/05/2018
First and foremost, the guides priority was always SAFETY. They complemented each other with both their experience and "people skills" making this a fantastic experience.
George Glasgow
Open Canoeing - River Spey Descent
Reviewed on 11/05/2018
I have an educational background and as said before thought their teaching style was spot on. Always positive and firm enough to protect us.
Terry Scott
Open Canoeing - River Spey Descent
Reviewed on 10/05/2018
Mark and Alex were superb guides, fun and educational and supported the whole group through their expedition.
Gwendolyn Bluck
Open Canoeing - River Spey Descent
Reviewed on 06/07/2017
Fantastic - guides were more than qualified to manage any situation. Always providing a degree of self confidence that helped the rest of the group through a number of the more difficult rapids. Shared experiences and techniques that was beyond expectations - both were a credit to the company.
Neil Fatharly
Open Canoeing - River Spey Descent
Reviewed on 06/07/2017
Mark and Grant did extraordinary well considering the medical evacuations of two couples of four. They never seemed in panic mode although the wind and waves were getting ahead of some of the guest's capabilities. They were reassuring and regarded safety above all. We curtailed a stretch of the Loch as the wind grew and waves built. Again, Mark and Grant were flexible and kept the group apprised of the conditions and the alternatives for the group.
Guilford Robinson
Open Canoeing - Great Glen Canoe Trail
Reviewed on 27/05/2017
I can't praise them enough. They were enormously helpful when Steve was taken ill.
TEAM WILDERNESS RESPONSE:
I am really sorry that Steve became ill on the trip but glad the guides were really helpful. Hopefully he’s feeling better now.
Marisa Gunn
Open Canoeing - Great Glen Canoe Trail
Reviewed on 27/05/2017
Mark and Fred were brilliant throughout. Good company and great guides - easy to see how alert they were to the conditions on the river for us, and considerate to others using it. And more than there when we needed them on the last day when a few of us happened to park accidentally on a rock in a rapid and go for a swim down the river - briefings beforehand, reminders along the way, and how they dealt with us and the canoes so swiftly and calmly meant not a moment of worry at any stage. The made the trip - thank you.
Karen Bennett
Open Canoeing - River Spey Descent
Reviewed on 24/09/2015
Mark and Fred were fantastic guides. As beginners to river canoeing it was great to have such competent guides who helped us down the river without taking away our personal experience of the expedition we really challenged them on the last day and their experience shone through. Had a great laugh with th throughout the trip
Graham Clay
Open Canoeing - River Spey Descent
Reviewed on 17/09/2015
Mark was brilliant, lot of fun, professional and kept us on schedule without us even realising, provided instruction and gave us confidence from the start
Jane Hague
Open Canoeing - Great Glen Canoe Trail
Reviewed on 19/07/2015
