About Us
Garburn was named after the pass connecting the Kentmere and Troutbeck valleys in the English Lake District. In September 2004, we organised the first Garburn Trail Race, connecting Staveley and Windermere with the stunning Garburn pass.
We have been operating in the French Alps for three years, but after organising the Garburn Trail Race, it was a simple decision to combine all our operations under the one name.
The event management side of the business has increased to four events with the Lakeland Trails 2007 series at Hawkshead, Garburn, Derwentwater and Coniston.
Graham Patten
A former international orienteer and fell runner, whose highlights have included three World Cup mountain running championships, and a World Cup orienteering championship. JK orienteering trophy winner (1988), Irish mountain running champion (1994 - whilst living there), and 2nd & 4th Elite class Karrimor Mountain Marathon (1996 & 2001 with Paul Sheard).
Graham is widely travelled, spending many months exploring Europe, North Africa, South East Asia, Canada, Himalaya, Australia and New Zealand on foot, by bike and more recently, by paraglider.
Claire Boothroyd
Sports massage therapist and specialist Primary physical education teacher, Claire has also spent much of her life exploring the world : Europe, North America, Canada, Asia, Himalaya, Australia and New Zealand.
A keen walker, skiier and outdoor enthusiast, Claire has recently taken up the new sport of nordic walking and qualified as an INWA Nordic Walking Instructor.
We are always keen to expand our services. If you have an idea about your own trip or adventure, and would like some help or advice, please contact us and we will try and help.
