We're not just coaches — we live the lifestyle
Surf to Summit UK makes adventure accessible.
At Surf to Summit UK, we believe adventure should be for everyone. Born from a passion for the sea and the mountains, we deliver unforgettable experiences on water and land — and now we're making the equipment just as accessible.
Our goal is simple: to help more people discover the magic of foiling and the freedom of the mountains. With carefully designed, high-quality gear and expert coaching, we remove the barriers so you can step straight into the adventure.
Surf
From your first taste of the water to mastering wing foiling, kite foiling, kitesurfing or tow foiling, our coaches and community will help you find your flow.
To Summit
From Welsh 3000s challenges and mountain days to coasteering adventures and camping nights under the stars, we guide you safely into wild spaces where confidence and connection grow.
We believe in the power of being completely in the moment — when you're so immersed in riding the wind, carving the wave, or reaching the summit that nothing else matters. In that freedom, mind, body and soul align. That's the experience we live for, and it's what we share with everyone who joins us.
With fully qualified instructors and years of experience, Surf to Summit UK is here to support your progress, confidence and wellbeing in the outdoors — from sea to summit.
Meet the team
Justin Evans
Born in the rugged mountains of North Wales and raised by the sea, Justin's life has always been shaped by the elements — saltwater, mountain air and wide open skies. With more than 30 years of coaching experience across multiple outdoor disciplines, he brings expertise, contagious energy and a creative spirit to every session. His greatest passion is helping others unlock their potential outdoors. And when the day is done? A bowl of pasta, a loyal dog by his side, and a blazing west coast sunset.
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Andy Black
Andy has been exploring mountains, seas and rivers from an early age. From split boarding in the Alps to scrambling in the mountains, kitesurfing and wing foiling in the sea, and climbing on the crags — he's happiest outdoors. With a love of nature and a habit of pushing his limits, he'll take you on a quality day out.
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Ryan Gibson
Ryan has 30 years of climbing and mountaineering experience and is a qualified mountain leader, rock climbing instructor and development coach. Local to Eryri and a Welsh speaker, you'll find him in the hills even on his days off. He's summitted every Welsh mountain from every angle, and can teach you the history, folklore, plants and rock — and crack a few jokes along the way.
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Chris Unsworth
Chris is a lifelong mountaineer and climber who loves mountains, wild spaces and meeting new people. He retired from the police in December 2022 after 30 years, mostly as a sergeant in the firearms unit, and passed his Mountain Leader qualification in April 2023. He's now working towards his Rock Climbing Instructor qualification and is a member of the North East Wales Mountain Rescue team. His life goal is to lead a joyful, present life and help others do the same.
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Vicky McConnell
Vicky lives for the outdoors and the natural world is where she feels most at home. A qualified Mountain Leader, keen hill walker, runner, climber, wild swimmer and mountaineer — as long as she's moving in the mountains, she's happy. Vicky strongly believes everyone should be able to enjoy the mountains no matter their background, and loves sharing the delicate ecosystem of the hills with others.
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Grace
Grace loves a good walk, sniff and tail waggle. She's at home patrolling the beaches and scrambling up the mountains, or getting whoever she can to throw her ball.
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Tell us what you're chasing and roughly when suits — we'll build the trip around you and come back within 48 hours.