About Rock and Ice

18 years ago Richard Hogan qualified as a junior climbing instructor (SPA) and had a vision of running an outdoor pursuits company.

Richard had worked in the building industry as well as a steeplejack ( lightning conductor fitter ) and worked in the leisure industry as a Leisure Park Manager before starting out as a freelance climbing instructor.

In 1997 Richard gained the coveted Mountaineering Instructor Award 'The MIA' and his vision and hard work turned into reality - Rock and Ice was born.

His clients have varied over the years from businesses organisations and charities to individuals and film crews and Charityabseils.com is an offshoot of this successful outdoor pursuits business Rock and Ice.

Over many years Rock and Ice have provided skills and expertise in the charity sector, working closely with charities and blue chip companies to ensure events run their course without slip ups.

Richard has many loyal instructors who work with him on his activities and events, they are the best in their field, with hundreds of successful events behind them and a safety record second to none.

Richard Hogan - Trading as' Rock and Ice' is a member of AMI and is registered with AALA.

You can be assured you are getting experience as well as unrivalled professionalism with Rock and Ice.

Richard and his son, Ben Hogan.

Richards interests include:
Rock climbing
Mountaineering
Alpinism
Snowboarding
Skiing
Power boating
Motorcycles - Super bikes
Parascending
Kickboxing and martial arts