Fieldskills

This extreme alternative to the UK's three peaks challenge offers the chance join a small expedition and climb the three highest peaks in Borneo - a first as far as we know. This will involve jungle trekking to remote and spectacular locations.

Experience all the thrills of an expedition from the comfort of your weekend! Machetes, hammocks, camp fires, GPS, crossing wild rivers and more in a remote corner of the Lake District..

New for 2011 - an extremely rarely attempted mountain bike challenge in the jungle of Borneo, with international expedition company, Fieldskills. The chance to try something unique, challenging and a very long way from the beaten track.

Teacher and DofE leader tells of specialist first aid training focused on those doing Basic Expedition Leader courses and running Duke Of Edinburgh Awards.

This week a team from the Fieldskills group across the UK and Borneo came together to support British Charity Journey of a Lifetime Trust who are over half way through an amazing journey across Borneo.

Fieldwork safety is receiving great attention as Universities support fieldworkers and seek to meet new national guidelines from USHA and BSI. Fieldskills recently completed a taster course for staff from Universities across Scotland.

With hundreds of university students and staff undertaking off-site activities each year, fieldwork health & safety training is integral to university health & safety provision.

Fieldskills brings a fresh take on Outdoor First Aid training in Cumbria, using its roots planted in steaming jungles and adventurous expeditions worldwide to bring fun, hands-on and practical training to all.

This year Fieldskills’ desert safety course will be run by legendary desert explorer and expedition leader Sam McConnell, who has just led his 101st desert expedition in Sinai.

Sport climbing on Berhala Island, mountain biking down Mt. Kinabalu, rafting the Padas: some of the unknown off the beaten track adrenaline rushes to be had in Sabah – why? Because Sabah is only just emerging as a top extreme sport destination.