Please follow the links below to get detailed information and to read the original notices (see below in alphabetical order): • DMM”Recall for Inspection for NEXUS swivel”(https://dmmprofessional.com/Recall-Info/Nexus-recall-for-inspection) • ERCA”Cuts in poles identified during periodical inspection”(https://www.erca.uk/index.php/en/publications/safety/495) • Perfect Descent”Stop Use and Recall for Inspection for Perfect Descent™ Auto Belay Model 220 Indoor, Outdoor, Speed Drive, and […]

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We have some exciting news. Our inspection teams high standards has been rewarded yet again by us gaining ADIPS accreditation for our Periodical and Inaugural Inspections. The audit carried out on our inspection team has received exceptional feedback from ADIPS on the standard of their inspection. We are extremely proud of our team and the […]

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The team at technical outdoor solutions have been working extremely hard over the past few months with a number of new projects having been completed and ongoing projects still being worked as we speak. Lastest projects: Loch Monzievaird  A giant twin zip wire spanning approximately 400m across a beautiful scenic loch in Crieff, scotland. Hindleap […]

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  We have another exciting opportunity to join Technical Outdoor Solutions as part of the construction team. The right candidate will have some of the following – Basic carpertry skills Basic construction skills L1 Ropes Access (IRATA), desirable not essential, some experience in this area would be very useful Experience or qualification for using cherry […]

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We are happy to announce that we have now completed a multi activity build at Crabbe Centre on Jersey for Jersey Youth Service. The build included a large triangular High Ropes structure which has a Jacobs Ladder, Trapeze and Crate Stack activity, a non invasive tree climb with 2 route options and a Low Ropes […]

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We are looking for a part time worker to join our office team. We build ropes courses, both large and small all over the UK and beyond and need someone who can hit the ground running. Being fully conversant with Word and Excel is a must. The role is varied and requires a level of flexibility and great organisation. […]

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We have recently received our new Test Rig with a working limit of 20 tonnes. The Test Rig can be used in a number of ways including pulling items to destruction, used to measure impact force as well as applying test loads and holding for a set period of time. e.g. 6 kN for 10 mins. […]

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Do you have excellent Draughtsperson skills? We are looking for an freelance or part time worker to work with our CAD and Engineering team. We build ropes courses, both large and small all over the UK and beyond and need someone who can hit the ground running. Being fully conversant with AutoCad is essential. Desirable skills include – […]

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Do you have excellent carpentry skills? We are looking for an associate to work with our construction team making elements for our ropes courses. You will be making decking for ropes courses as well as the other elements including play nets – training will be provided if necessary using a Swager. You will be able […]

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Here are a few photos to show you what we’ve been up to over the last few weeks…we’ve been busy with training courses, inspections and refresher courses. We’ve travelled the length and breadth of the country – including visiting the most northerly ropes course in the UK!

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Operational Inspection & Maintenance training course (27th – 30th June). Successful completion of this popular course will enable you to carry out Operational Inspections of your ropes course as a competent person under EN 15567. The course will be based at our training venue and includes the theory and practical inspection of wire rope, wood poles, fasteners, fixings […]

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Well done to Emma – one of our Trainers – for delivering another great training course. She spent a week down at YMCA Fairthorne Manor (www.ymca-fg.org/) delivering High Ropes and Site Specific Instructor Training courses. The staff had a great time and Emma got some excellent feedback from their Senior Instructor: “The instructors that were […]

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We run a variety of courses at our Training venue in Penrith. The Operational Inspection and Maintenance courses are great, four day courses and provide attendees with a broad understanding of the skills and techniques required to carry out operational inspections of ropes courses to comply with EN15567:2015 part 2—Operational Requirements. Provisional dates as follows: […]

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We were very jealous when Stu came back from his training course in Jersey where the weather always seems to be lovely!  However, the sun is eventually making an appearance here in Cumbria… Creep Valley Adventure Centre (www.creepyvalley.je/) always look after our Chief Trainer – thank you!  Well done to all the staff who passed their […]

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We are currently looking to recruit Freelance staff (with the possibility of it leading to a permanent contract) to work alongside our team building high ropes courses. The role involves working at height, so experience of this is desirable. If you have a Level 1 IRATA qualification then it will come in handy, but we […]

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Operational Inspection & Maintenance training course (7th – 10th March). Successful completion of this popular course will enable you to carry out Operational Inspections of your ropes course as a competent person under EN 15567. The course will be based at our training venue and includes the theory and practical inspection of wire rope, wood poles, fasteners, fixings […]

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We had a great couple of days at the Lyon Equipment Rescue Specialist Workshop held earlier in the month in Tebay, Cumbria. (www.lyon.co.uk/workandrescue/) Craig, Stu and Emma ran a workshop all about carrying out rescues from zip lines…see photos below.  Lyon’s training facility was an excellent venue.

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Technical outdoor solutions would like to congratulate Craig Palmer on being elected to the ERCA board for rope course construction. Stu Wilkes has also joined the ERCA working group for rescues. Well done to both of them!

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We have worked with Lyon Equipment to develop  a heavy-duty Shear Reduction Block for the most versatile rigging possibilities. Designed for minimum anchor wear with 14mm maillon or suitable karabiner; Marine grade stainless steel used throughout; Multiple rigging options to suit anchor orientation, reducing the links in the safety chain and keeping ropes high; Fail-safe back-up […]

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Jersey College (www.victoriacollege.je/combined-cadet-force.aspx) was the latest venue for our team who delivered the Temporary Low Ropes Instructor training course to the College’s CCF department. Sunshine and blue skies made for a great course – and meant that they successfully used EVERY single item in the box!  Well done guys! For more photographs of the Temporary Low Ropes in […]

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We have just run our first course at our training venue in Penrith.  Having moved earlier in the year to better facilities, we are now able to run courses in Cumbria – thanks to a couple of local high ropes courses who we work with who allowed us access to their excellent facilities. Day One […]

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At the beginning of the month, Emma and Stu delivered some training with the Frank Chapman Centre http://frankchapmancentre.co.uk/.  The team there were really impressed by the training (Traditional Ropes Course Instructor and Site Specific Rescuer) and left the following comments: “Thanks for delivering a phenomenal course.” “Brilliant course, interesting, never dull and excellent level of knowledge.” “Very […]

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Please note that DMM have issued a PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING for some of their locking karabiners – please see the link to the PDF below: http://dmmclimbing.com/documents/dmm-product-safety-warning-11-09-2015.pdf This is important as it affects a number of karabiners which they are recommending be REMOVED FROM SERVICE.  

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We are delighted to welcome EMMA PARROTT to the team. Emma has worked in the great outdoors for the last nine years and, in that time, has managed centres and ropes courses. She comes to us with a BSc (Hons) degree in Outdoor and Environmental Education from John Moore’s University as well as a wide […]

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Stu has been carrying out inspections “down south” – including Cobnor and QE2 Activities Centres.  Testing ground and top anchors as well as zip wires, climbing walls and ropes courses. Does yours need doing…?  Contact us to book an inspection or for some advice on what your activity centre requires.  

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We are running an  Operational Inspection and Maintenance course at our new training venue in Penrith on the following dates: 14th – 16th September 12th – 14th October 9th – 11th November This course provides attendees with a broad understanding of the skills and techniques required to carry out operational inspections of ropes courses to comply […]

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Congratulations to the staff at Outdoor Discovery in Aviemore, who recently passed their Traditional Ropes Course Instructor and Site Specific Rescuer courses.   www.outdoordiscovery.co.uk Here are a few of the snaps that Stu took – see more on our Facebook page.  If you would like to book a course, or discuss what you/your Centre require, please […]

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Urban Adventure in Carlisle (www.urban-adventure.co.uk) have just had their great High Ropes course inspected – and it passed with flying colours. The staff also completed their Traditional High Ropes Instructor Training, and site specific training for Zip Wire, Power Fan and Climbing Wall – more photos can be seen on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/technicaloutdoorsolutions)    

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Please note that the new European Standards EN15567 part 1 and part 2 come in to effect today – 1st June 2015. These apply to all owners, trainers and inspectors of ropes courses – there are some significant changes to this updated version, so it is important you have familiarised yourself with them. You will not […]

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Stu has just returned from assessing The Crew at Creepy Valley, on the beautiful island of Jersey www.creepyvalley.je. Assessments completed were: Adventure Park Instructor; Traditional High Ropes Instructor; Zip Wire; Power Fan and 3G Swing.  The staff were also assessed in operating their new Rookie course – a mini adventure park for little adventurers aged […]

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Stu has just returned from training the staff who operate what is probably the most northerly ropes course in the UK! Air Exteme, near John O’Groats http://www.airextreme.co.uk/air-extreme, is a fantastic facility with some of the most popular elements of a high ropes course.  Stu carried out their annual inspection (which they passed) as well as staff training.  […]

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Stu sampled the delights of Eaton Vale Activity Centre last week www.eatonvale.co.uk and he had clearly organised some sunshine too!  The staff completed an ERCA Instructors Course on their fantastic High Ropes facility.  Well done to all who took part!

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We are currently looking to recruit Freelance staff to work alongside our team building and maintaining high ropes courses. The role involves working at height, so experience of this is essential. If you have an appropriate ropes course qualification, e.g. Level 1 IRATA that would be beneficial, but we also value SRT and relevant climbing qualifications. […]

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After Jon and Steve had done an excellent job of constructing Carreg Adventure’s ropes course, Stu went down to Swansea to carry out training on the new elements.  Here are just some of the photos from the course – see our Facebook page for more…  http://www.carregadventure.co.uk/adventure/schoolsgroups/

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Stu visited Plas Menai, the National Outdoor Centre for Wales www.plasmenai.co.uk to carry out training with some of their staff. It was an early morning start, but the Low Ropes Site Specific Instructor and Maintenance training went really well and the team really enjoyed it.  Looks like the sun shone on Stu this time! See […]

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Stu has just returned from a great week of training in Ireland at Squirrels Scramble http://pascoelang.ie/index.php/squirrelsscramble/ Some of the staff there completed the ERCA Adventure Park Instructors course as well as the ERCA Site Specific Rescue Course. These are just a few photos – please see our Facebook page for a short video of the new […]

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Stu visited Newton Rigg College, Cumbria www.newtonrigg.ac.uk to carry out the ERCA Traditional High Ropes Instructor and Rescue course.  Though cold and windy, the students had a great time!  For more pictures and a great video of someone braving the winds to cross one tricky element, see our Facebook page (link above)  

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We have been awarded Safecontractor accreditation. Safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises very high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors.  www.safecontractor.com John Kinge, technical director of Safecontractor said, “Major organisations simply cannot afford to run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they […]

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Stu and Kath will be at the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) regional conference at Brathay (http://www.brathay.org.uk/) on Friday 23rd Jan. We will have the Temporary Low Ropes in a Box kit up and running for delegates to try over the course of two workshops.  We will also have lots of information about our training courses as […]

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Craig has just returned from the ERCA Expert Day in Wijhe in the Netherlands http://www.erca.cc/index.php/en/. He delivered a practical workshop all about our Temporary Low Ropes kit, which was extremely well received. If you are interested in this exciting new kit, please get in touch.  

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We have had two great days at the IOL Conference, it was a good opportunity to meet centre managers and instructors. We had on display our temporary low ropes box which seemed to be a hit.

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Come and see us at the Institute for Outdoor Learning National Conference on 17th and 18th October. http://www.outdoor-learning.org/ We have one of the largest exhibition stands at this biennial conference – held this year in Holywell Park, Loughborough. As well as other training providers and organisations, there will be a whole host of masterclasses and workshops exploring […]

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Additional technical information for PETZL TRAC/TRAC PLUS pulleys Ref: Additional technical information for PETZL TRAC/TRAC PLUS pulleys As part of PETZL’s continued commitment to the highest standards of quality and security PETZL have today released additional technical information on the maintenance and inspection of their TRAC and TRAC PLUS pulleys. This information bulletin may be […]

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Warning During the course of extensive checking of the bolts on the hardware products “Conecto”, “Conecto Small” and “Conecto Swivel” by EDELRID, it was ascertained that:   many of the bolts were not inspected yearly, some of the bolts were damaged (the only way to detect if the bolt is damaged is by checking the torque), […]

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