ABOUT US
Apex Guiding only employs highly-competent, highly-experienced and highly-qualified staff to work with you.
Matt Stapley - Owner
Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, UESCA Ultra Marathon Running Coach
My passion for the outdoors started as a child playing in the woods, building dens and damming streams in the south of England. It was only confirmed on family camping holidays to the Alps.
My passion continues to this day, I still love nothing more than getting up in the mountains whether to climb its crags or to tick off another Wainright with my son Charlie.
Since moving to the Lake District 10 years ago I have found a love of fell running; completing a Bob Graham Round along with many of the classic Lakeland fell races and ultra marathons.
I have helped friends and guided people to completing their own rounds including Kim Collison's record breaking Winter BGR and Lakes 24 hour record.
I want to share this passion and these experiences with you so you can gain confidence and skills to come back and enjoy the mountains independently.
Sam
Pathfinder extraordinaire
My ever present friend on the hill is Sam - a 6-year old welsh sheepdog.
She still looks like a pup and has the limitless energy of one too!
She can come with us on our adventures or not as you wish.
Rob
Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, Winter Mountain Leader
Rob has worked in the outdoors for over 15 years, he has been lucky enough to have worked, climbed and run all over the world.
Rob likes nothing more than bringing all the mountain sports together and seeing what's possible.
Rob has an impressive running cv, summer and winter Bob Grahams, a win at ELS2900, completing the PTL and a marathon time of 2:34 to name but a few.
Will
Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, Climbing Wall Development Instructor
Will is a truely psyched individual. His boundless energy has meant that he has a huge wealth of experience that he loves to share.
One of his main passions is introducing people to climbing, then coaching them through their climbing journey to becoming an independent climber.