About ESS
ESS understands the goals and requirements of its clientele and its programs
and adventures are designed with these in mind. ESS adventures can accommodate
all group sizes and our Corporate Day Events are individually tailored
to specific company needs.
Corporate Day Events can be arranged by contacting ESS Marketing Manager,
Erin Bruhn. Corporate Day click here
Staff Profiles
David Armstrong
Founder and CEO of Earth Sea Sky, David has an enviable background
in business development and management within the adventure, fitness and
training industry.
David has specialist qualifications, skills and experience in organising
and leading customized elite trekking, sailing and diving adventures worldwide.
David’s industry relevant qualifications include: MSDT Dive Instructor,
Senior First Aid, Oxygen Administration, Advanced Resuscitation, Remote
Wilderness Medic, Cert IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, Certificate
IV in Personal Training and Certificate III in Fitness. In additional
David has high altitude training and expertise in many areas of Fitness.
Erin Bruhn
As the Director of Marketing, Business Development of Earth Sea Sky,
Erin is responsible for the creative marketing and promotion of the company.
Erin is a partner in ESSA and helped develop the business profile of ESS
through creative marketing initiatives across the adventure, fitness and
training industry. She has 10 years experience in various commercial and
Not for Profit business contexts. Her expertise lies in strategic marketing,
events planning, management and coordination, membership management, revenue
building and client relations.
ESSA is emerging as a benchmark company in elite training and adventure
programs and continues to grow the business through targeted marketing
and sales campaigns.
Paul Adler
Melbourne based Paul Adler has been rock and ice climbing for the past
18 years. His credentials include technical mountaineering in the NZ Alps
and trekking and climbing in Nepal, Argentina, Tanzania and Kazakhstan.
He has successfully climbed the Maltebrum and Agile Rouge in NZ in 1993,
Parchamo Mountain in Nepal in 1995, Aconcagua in1998, Mount Kilimanjaro
to the Heim Glacier climbing the Barafu in 2002, Khan Tengri via the north
side route over Chapayev in 2004, the Matterhorn Mt Blanc (Tres Monts
Route) in 2005. Following an unsuccessful attempt on Mount Everest in
2006, having to turn back only 100 metres from the summit, Paul returned
to Nepal in 2007 and conquered the summit via the south-west Ridge.
Paul will lead clients on the Everest Base Camp and Beyond Base Camp Trekking
adventures. His knowledge, climbing ability and years of experience will
ensure ESS clients are lead on a memorable climbing adventure.
Wayne Rodgers
Wayne Rogers is a qualified and accredited Sports Physiotherapist and
Personal Trainer with over 18 years experience in the health and fitness
industry. He has been the physiotherapist for several national and international
sports teams including the Australian Commonwealth Games Team and the
Australian Netball Team. Based in Melbourne, Wayne is the Company Director
of a successful physiotherapy and health coaching business. ESS clients
wanting the best in one on one fitness consultations may also take advantage
of Wayne's skills as a Personal Trainer.
Wayne has trekked through the Nepalese Himalayas on 8 separate occasions
and his adventurous spirit has taken him to Europe, South Africa, India
and South East Asia. He has a passion for adventure and a special interest
in developing high quality functional training programs for clients embarking
on physically challenging travel experiences. In conjunction with ESS
Principal David Armstrong, Wayne has applied his knowledge, skills and
experience to the development of the most comprehensive pre-adventure
training programs that are unique to ESS.
Graeme Kennedy
Graeme is a personal trainer, health coach and massage practitioner with
12 years experience in the health and fitness industry. His adventure
experience includes trekking in the Annupurna and Everest Base Camp regions
of Nepal, National Parks of New Zealand and Hawaii's Napali Coast. ESS
clients are able to take advantage of Graeme's knowledge, skills and experience
to maximize their well being and enjoyment of any physical challenges
they will encounter on their ESS adventure.
Graeme holds a degree in Physical Education and a Diploma in Sports Recreation.
He is an active sportsman and has competed in swim events in New Zealand
and natural body building Victorian and Australian titles. He is passionate
about empowering people to realize their potential based on greater understanding
of healthy human function.
Amer Kudi
Amer is a caring and highly skilled health and fitness professional who takes pleasure in seeing his clients achieve their goals. He specializes in movement therapy and functional exercise. Amer has a Diploma in Sports Kinesiology and is a Certified Circular Strength Training (CST) Coach as well as a Gary Gray functional transformation trainer.
James and Amer take an integrated and holistic approach to wellness.
Utilizing a variety of non-invasive therapeutic techniques they can assist
you with a range of issues including injury rehabilitation, postural misalignment,
chronic and acute pain and illness, allergies and nutritional deficiencies,
learning difficulties, hormonal imbalance and much more. Their aim to
give you the tools necessary to help you live your life healthy, pain
free and full of vitality.
James is a practicing Sports Kinesiologist and Exercise Coach who combines eastern concepts with western science to help his clients reach their goals. He specializes in neural re-patterning and mind-body integration. James has a Diploma in Sports Kinesiology and is a Certified Circular Strength Training (CST) Coach and Stretch Therapy Teacher (Kit Laughlin & Associates).
David Sturmer
Sapper Dave Sturmer was a National Serviceman from 1968 to 1970
Royal Australian Engineers ( RAE ). Dave Sturmer finished his Corp
training in Dec 1968 at the School of Military Engineering, Casula Sydney.
Dave was posted to 1Tp, 1st Field Squadron in April 1969 and served at
the Battle of Binh Ba in June '69. On two seperate incidents Dave was
injured by mines including an incident the day man landed on the moon.
The song "I was only 19" is about that very incident and Dave reacted
with absoulute bravery. ESS is lucky and proud to be associated with Dave
who adds a new dimension to the Beyond Long Tan experience.
Paul Beck
As a Dive Master and specialty diver, Paul has assisted David Armstrong
in many adventures, expeditions and courses. As a skilled underwater cinematographer,
he has produced some amazing underwater footage. ESS is thrilled that
the memories of an ESS dive adventure will be expertly captured on film
by Paul at no extra cost to our clients.
Paul has logged 25 Antarctic dives and his dive master skills and diving
experience make him an integral member of the ESS team. During Dive Antarctica
2005, Paul captured HDV amazing footage. Out of the water, Paul is a fulltime
contract analyst programmer based in London
ESS Specialised Training Programs
Training Program Options:
- Fully Supervised
The Fully Supervised Training Program provides Melbourne based clients the opportunity to train, one on one, with an ESS fitness specialist. 'Fully Supervised' clients are required to complete four separate training sessions for each of the 12 weeks of the program (36 sessions overall). The program incorporates gym based indoor training and accompanied outdoor urban and bush walks. The Earth Sea Sky Fully Supervised Training program is divided into 3 graduated phases: Getting started, Exploring Your Potential and The Final Push. Client progress will be monitored through all three stages. - Remote with Personal Trainer
The Remote with Personal Trainer Program provides clients with a personal trainer who will guide clients through the ESS training program. ESS instructs all Personal Trainers in the ESS fitness training program principles and methods before permitting them to work with our clients. ESS remains in regular contact via email newsletter and phone with the client and personal trainer to monitor progress through the program and its outcomes. "Remote with Personal Trainer" clients undertake the same 36 session training program utilizing gym based indoor training and outdoor urban and bush walks. The Earth Sea Sky Remote (with Personal Trainer) program is divided into the same 3 preparatory phases: Getting Started, Exploring Your Potential and The Final Push - Fully Remote (with DVD)
The Fully Remote Training Program caters for clients who do not reside in Melbourne. "Fully Remote" clients undertake the same 12 week / 36 sessions training program incorporating indoor training and outdoor urban and bush walks. The Fully Remote Training program consists of the same 3 preparatory phases including Getting Started, Exploring Your Potential and The Final Push.
Fully Remote clients are provided with a comprehensive instructional DVD designed by ESS that demonstrates all the necessary fitness requirements for the chosen adventure. A comprehensive training manual is also provided and enables clients to monitor & record their progress. ESS fitness staff will be in regular contact with Fully Remote clients, during the 12 week program, to provide additional advice, support and encouragement and ensure the training is progressing on schedule.
Equipment
ESS can take all the inconvenience and worry out of obtaining the appropriate
equipment for all adventures. Earth Sea Sky's retail and adventure experience
will ensure our clients receive the best professional advice relating
to gear choice. ESS has developed secure relationships with reputable
manufacturers and suppliers and has sourced the most appropriate, high
quality and tested equipment suitable for all adventure activities. ESS
will arrange purchase, delivery and testing of equipment prior to each
adventure.
Clients are not obligated in any way to purchase equipment from ESS however
ESS has negotiated exceptional value for money and can offer all requisite
equipment at the most competitive price available.
ESS sources premium quality, well respected brands of gear from a range
of suppliers. Our industry partners include:
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ESS is happy to recommend appropriate equipment and retailers should
clients choose to purchase elsewhere. We do however obligate clients to
have all equipment tested by ESS prior to departure to ensure that equipment
reaches our strict standards for safety, function, fit and comfort.
Information about requisite equipment is included in the information package
for each adventure.
Email or phone 03 9663 5065 for advice and orders.