Chris Bryant

Chris is chief instructor for A to Z Expeditions. He is a Mountain Leader and DofE Accredited Assessor.

Before working with A to Z Expeditions, Chris spent three years as an instructor for Outward Bound at Loch Eil in the West Highlands of Scotland. He has seven years experience delivering DofE Expeditions both on land and in canoe. Chris is passionate about canoeing and also enjoys climbing, mountain biking and kayaking. Chris has a degree in Adventure Recreation and has served as a paratrooper and medic with British Forces. Prior to this he was involved in sports coaching and played rugby league both in the UK and Australia.

We asked Chris a few questions about expeditions and this is what he said:

What is the most memorable expedition that you have been on?

Walking across the Pyrenees with a group of friends. Some days we were in Spain, some days in France and some days the ridge was so narrow that we had a foot in each country!

If you were doing your Gold Expedition this year where would you go?

I think I'd go to the West Highlands of Scotland. There's so much here - lochs, mountains, coast and glens - and there's so much history and legend that helps make the place magical.

What is the one luxury item that you always take with you on an expedition?

Chilli powder - really makes a meal special after a hard day.