Ex Mountain Storm

06/03/2026

Embracing Adventure Training: Unleashing Potential at Exercise Mountain Storm

As the future of Exercise Mountain Storm remains uncertain, our dedicated staff team is more committed than ever to demonstrating the transformative power of adventure training. Through the spirit of adventure, we show what can be achieved—not only by pushing physical limits but by fostering resilience, teamwork, and personal growth.

Adventure training offers numerous benefits, for participants of all ages and roles . It strengthens bonds within teams, encourages leadership development, enhances problem-solving skills, and boosts overall well-being. By stepping outside our comfort zones, we unlock new potential in ourselves and others, ensuring that we’re better equipped to face any challenge—both on and off the field.

As we continue to navigate the uncertain future of this incredible initiative, we remain passionate about the lasting impact adventure training can have on our community.

Conquer the heights, Embrace the storm.


South West Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
The Ulysses Trust
Commandant Air Cadets
Air Cadet Charity
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Royal Air Force
Rocky Mountain Cadets / Cadets de Rocky Mountain
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06/02/2026

https://www.thegrowler.org.uk/shackleton-trophy.htm

The Shackleton Trophy is presented annually to the winning Air Training Corps Sqn for their most adventurous and successful expedition.

11/01/2026

As if by magic, some of the Exercise Mountain Storm 2023 had a mini reunion today while B&G wing kicked of their road marching season

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all the team at Mountain Storm HQ

The Adventures will return....

11/12/2025

With it being international Mountain Day, we thought it would be a good opertunitie to look back at the amazing adventure over the Summer to Canada as part of the Air Cadets..

Conquer the heights, Embrace the storm.

Exercise Mountain Storm 2025

30 personnel from - Two Regions, Six Wings & 22 Sqns


South West Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
The Ulysses Trust
Commandant Air Cadets
Air Cadet Charity
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Wales & West Air Cadets

05/12/2025

26/11/2025

https://www.ulyssestrust.co.uk/2025/mountain-storm-2025/

Leadership on the High Ground: Cadets Conquer Canada’s Rockies MOUNTAIN STORM 25 was the culmination of a year-long programme of selection, preparation, and training by the cadets and well over a year of planning by the staff of this exhilarating expedition. This ambitious expedition involved the ...

20/11/2025

A massive well-done to Sgt Stafford, who completed all the training for MS23 as a reserve and took part in Exercise Mountain Storm 2025 as a full member of the team. Your hard work, commitment, and professionalism are truly commendable. Outstanding effort!

Conquer the heights, Embrace the storm.

Exercise Mountain Storm 2025

30 personnel from - Two Regions, Six Wings & 22 Sqns


South West Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
The Ulysses Trust
Commandant Air Cadets
Air Cadet Charity
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
28 Shawbury Squadron - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Wales & West Air Cadets

17/11/2025

And to round off our trip as a whole we have the final video to roundup our amazing experience of a lifetime which has been

EXERCISE MOUNTAIN STORM 2025

We couldn’t have done or achieved this thank to so many companies supporting us including:







Not to mention our amazing staff from the and

Conquer the heights, Embrace the storm
Ex Mountain Storm 2025

Hang around as in the coming months we’ll be posting throwbacks to our amazing trip!

17/11/2025

Exercise Mountain Storm 2025

878 Banff/Canmore Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron - Public
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
South West Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Bristol and Gloucestershire Wing Official Group
The Ulysses Trust
Commandant Air Cadets
Cadets du Canada
Rocky Mountain Cadets
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Royal Air Force
Ministry of Defence
Wales & West Air Cadets
The Connaught Trust

11/11/2025

Over the summer Ex Mountain Storm 25 visited bankhead cenotaph - Canada- Banff

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

878 Banff/Canmore Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron - Public
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
South West Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Bristol and Gloucestershire Wing Official Group
The Ulysses Trust
Commandant Air Cadets
Cadets du Canada
Rocky Mountain Cadets

Royal Air Force
Ministry of Defence
Wales & West Air Cadets
The Connaught Trust

30/09/2025

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In early August 2025,a team of RAF Air Cadets deployed to Canmore, Alberta, Canada, accompanied by eight supporting staff who provided expert guidance and safety oversight.