The team is headed by Bruce Lee, our legendary organiser. Bruce, a former Warrant Officer, holds the ML, RCI, is a BCU Level 2 Coach and also holds the military equivalent of the MCI. Bruce’s organisation is, well..military in its precision, yet is the friendliest instructor you could hope to meet!

Zac holds the Mountain Leader and RCI qualifications and is working towards his MCI. He has been a key member of the DofE team and just loves expeditions!

Paul holds the Summer Mountain Leader Award and the RCI and has worked on DofE expeditions for many years. Paul is a Director of TrekCo.

Steve Ranger holds the MCI and the International Mountain Leader Award. Founder of TrekCo, he often works in Bruce’s team for DofE expeditions – especially in the Peak District, Lakes and North Wales. Steve has led and been on many treks and expeditions in North and South America, New Zealand, the Alps and the Nepal Himalaya. Steve has an MA in Education.

Ian Winterburn is a holder of the Summer Mountain Leader Award, and also a member of the Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team in the northern part of the Peak District. Ian is an accomplished fell runner and assists on DofE at TrekCo. Ian also holds the RCI.

Vicky Watson is Chief Instructor at TrekCo, and a DofE Assessor as well as holding the RCI.

Bruce is supported frequently by Des Barlow – Des holds the MCI (Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor) award, and served for over 20 years in the Parachute Regiment. Des is also a Level 4 Coach. Des has led many expeditions around the globe including in the Nepal Himalayas and Africa.

Abhijit Rai holds a Diploma from the Himalayan School of Mountaineering in Darjeeling. Having worked as a trek leader and mountain guide in the Himalayas in Nepal for many years, Abhi now works at TrekCo. Abhi also holds the RCI and ML and is a Level 2 Coach.