Hi Biddlesby
Like John I got involved with Raleigh International but as a Venturer rather than instructor.
After I got back I joined the RAF and RAF Mountain Rescue and have been lucky enough to go on lots of trips abroad.
Despite the forces getting smaller and being stretched theres still lots of expeditions being organised (in the RAF at least!), Adventurous Training being actively encouraged.
Through MR ive got my Mountain Leader (Summer) and ML(W) so now I can lead trips if they are short of leaders.
Ird always wanted to be involved in the outdoors and ive had some great (and not so great!) trips, this route worked for me.
Ta Ed