Martin Moran Foundation
It all started when…
Martin Moran dedicated his life to adventure in the mountains. It was the breadth of his achievements that made him one of the most influential mountaineers in Britain. However, it was his passion for sharing the spirit of adventure with others that left its mark on so many. Martin relished exploring the mountains with people of all abilities, ages and walks of life.
Martin found his passion for mountains as a young boy living in North Shields, born into a family who had no particular interest in adventure. His dreams of exploring wild places were realised during trips with his local Scout group, mentorship from his geography teacher and reading the tales of great explorers. Martin found deep meaning and purpose in his life through these transformative experiences as a young man and he dedicated his life to offering those same opportunities to others.
To me, Martin was so many things. He took me under his wing, as he did with so many other mountain guides and instructors and gave me the confidence to develop my guiding in a way that wasn’t always obvious. He trusted me for many years to work on, host and direct on his mountain courses and I will be forever grateful for the opportunities he gave me. Through helping with the foundation, I hope many youngsters will find opportunities and inspiration in the mountains comparable to the benefits that I received under Martin’s wing.