Simon Applebee Head of Operations

26 Years R.A.F
Flight Lieutenant
Expert in Team Building
Expert in Advanced Physical Training & Communications

It is a great honour to our boot camp to introduce Simon as our head of operations and chief consultant. Not only does Simon bring gravitas to our team but 12 years in man/woman management in the British forces as well as consulting to major companies, a respected leader and trainer in Team Building, Advanced Physical Training and Communications.  Our Confidence Course (used to be called assault courses) has been designed by simon in line with military fitness levels, endurance and strength requirements.  

In Simon's own words “coming soon”

Shirley States Personal Trainer/Yoga

Coordinator and Instructor YMCA qualified
Sun Power Yoga and Aqua Yoga teacher
YMCA personal trainer and Gym Instructor
EFT practioner level 2 AMMMES qualified

Shirley is the founder of Map Fitness and has been living and training people in Bulgaria for the past two years. Now well established in Bansko Shirley has been able to build the adventure boot camp like no other utilising a UK trained team in the undiscovered mountains of Bulgaria.

In Shirley’s own words “living and working in Bulgaria has been an inspiration, I have been able to dive into new adventures that would have not been unavailable to me in the UK due to cost and weather, yet in Bansko every day is a luxury and that is why I am so passionate to share this discovery and joy with as many people as possible through our boot camps.”

Andy Brown Head Physical Trainer

Mixed Martial Arts black belt from Red Dragon MMA
sports and conditioning – Zanshin martial arts association 2006
NCFE certificate in sports coaching
BST award in Community Sports Leadership

Not only will you be seeing Andy for your martial arts, weight training, circuit training, power training and cardiovascular altitude endurance he will also be sharing his knowledge with you in the nutrition lectures and driving you every step of the way to the new you.

In Andy’s own words “we want to make you look better AND feel better, we want you to be happier about yourself and be more confident and get results that are progressive and that can be maintained, not just a quick fix where the effects will be reversed within two weeks. We believe that education is empowering, we will give you the tools and the confidence to be able to continue  training so it becomes something that makes you as happy and healthy in your life as it does in our life’s.“

Aaron Newman Mind Coaching/Life Coach

Trained with the premiere coaching company.
Achievement Specialist.
Registered member of the International Institute of Coaching.
International Coach registered.
Association for the Advancement of Meridian Energy Techniques.
NLP Diploma. EFT Level 2 Practitioner certificate
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC Certificate in Life Coaching.

In Aarons own words “My passion is to see people change, soar with their strengths and become the person they are meant to be, and I can help that happen. I understand the challenges faced by people on a daily basis and my vast experience and training enables me to be an outstanding coach and deliver effective, motivating and empowering coaching to you.

Aaron Grandsoult All Terain Adventure Leader

Established for 4 years in Bansko Aaron has an expanse knowledge of the Rila and Pirin Mountains, off road qualified, and it is in his off road buggies that you will be spending a day on a cross country training course ending in the famous healing spa of Bachaveo.

Full powering off road buggying mixed with an adventure training course, an unforgettable experience to make you fitter stronger and feel invigorated.