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Last updated: 9th May 2008

Cho Oyu 2008 fully booked, Everest 2009 last few places

(9th May)

Our 2008 Cho Oyu expedition is now fully booked. Leaders on this expedition include Adele Pennington (currently on Everest) and Tomaz Jakofcic (just back from Alaska [see Alpinist Newswire], guiding in the Alps this summer and on Cho Oyu this autumn). Everest 2009 is also well-subscribed and has just a few places remaining - please contact us if you would like to discuss your experience. Finally, Cho Oyu 2009 is also booking. If you are considering joining an 8,000m peak expedition, we would love to hear from you. [read more about Cho Oyu]

Alpine Courses - latest availability

(9th May)

The following Jagged Globe Alpine Courses currently have places remaining on them. This list is accurate as at 16:00 on 9 May for courses until the end of August.

Alpine Introduction - First 5 weeks now fully booked
Alpine Introduction - 19 July (2 places + 1 26 July Mont Blanc Extension)
Alpine Introduction - 26 July (4 places + 1 Mont Blanc Extension)
Alpine Introduction - 2 August (5 places + 2 Mont Blanc extensions)
Alpine Introduction - 9 August (places available + 2 Mont Blanc extensions)
Alpine Introduction - 16 August (4 places)
Places are also available late August and early September.

Alpine North Faces - 21-28 June (1 place)
Chamonix Climber - 21 June (1 place)
All other Chamonix Classics and Chamonix Climbers in June/July now fully booked.
Chamonix Climber - 9 August (1 place)
Zermatt Climber - 5 - 12 July (1 place)

Haute Route - 26 July FULL, limited places on 9 and 16 August.
Haute Route Mont Blanc Extension - 24 August (1 place)

Saas 4,000ers - 28 June (FULL)
Saas 4,000ers - 5 July (FULL)
Saas 4,000ers - 12 July (FULL)
Saas 4,000ers - 26 July (2 places)
Saas 4,000ers - 2 Aug (3 places)
Saas 4,000ers - 9 Aug (FULL)
Saas 4,000ers - 16 Aug (FULL)
Oberland 4,000ers - 28 June (FULL)
Oberland 4,000ers - 5 July (1 place)
Oberland 4,000ers - 2 August (2 places)
Oberland 4,000ers - 9 August (1 place)
Oberland 4,000ers - 23 August (FULL)
Zermatt 4,000ers - 12 July (2 places)
Zermatt 4,000ers - 19 July (3 places)
Zermatt 4,000ers - 2 August (2 places)
Zermatt 4,000ers - 16 August (3 places)
Zermatt 4,000ers - 23 August (4 places)
4,000ers Mont Blanc Extension - 19 July (1 place)
4,000ers Mont Blanc Extension - 26 July (1 place)
4,000ers Mont Blanc Extension - 2 August (1 place)
4,000ers Mont Blanc Extension - 16 August (FULL)
4,000ers Mont Blanc Extension - 23 August (1 place)

Book now! or phone us on 0845 345 8848 for more information.

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For details of all our courses... [read more]

Denali 28 June - 1 place!

(8th May)

Due to a last minute cancellation, we have 1 place available on Denali (McKinley) on 28 June to 22 July. This is the only available place this season. Please contact Matt Parkes on 0845 345 8848 if you are interested. [read more about Denali (McKinley)]

Cathedral Peak - 2 spaces

(7th May)

Cathedral Peak is a stunning 6,000m mountain, located in the Hushe Valley of Baltistan, just a few miles south of Masherbrum (7,821m). In 2006, we made the 5th ascent of Cathedral Peak. Last year's team experienced unusually warm weather for early September and were unable to reach camp 2 due to rock fall danger and snow fall.

This coming August/September, our team will be led by Neal Short. Neal is one of our most experienced leaders, having led successful expeditions on Everest, Cho Oyu and Ama Dablam, amongst others. For climbers with previous expedition experience and alpine routes up to AD/D, Cathedreal Peak is a great objective and can be climbed within a 3-week period, due to ease of access from Hushe Village. For more information and to grab one of the last couple of places, please get in touch. [read more about Cathedral Peak]

Rock Courses feedback

(6th May)

Here's some feedback (and a photo) from the first Bank Holiday Weekend:

" Dear Jagged Globe

Here are a couple of pix for you. Have just come back from three wonderful days climbing on the Jagged Globe Classic Rock course in Wales. It was FANTASTIC. Pitch after pitch of beautiful rock and stunning views.

Andy Chapman was really good - friendly and helpful. I learnt alot and finally know where I am with my climbing and where I need to go with it.

Many thanks

Susanna Roughton"

Look out for future Classic Rock, Rock Introduction and Scrambling courses... [read more about Classic Rock Bank Holiday]

Kilimanjaro availability

(6th May)

Jagged Globe organises expeditions and treks to Kilimanjaro via the Umbwe/Western Breach route (13 days from the UK) and via the Lemosho Glades route (10 days from the UK). Here's an update on availability for July-September:

Kilimanjaro - Western Breach - 21 Jul to 2 Aug (spaces)
Kilimanjaro - Western Breach - 11 to 23 Aug (1 space)
Kilimanjaro - Western Breach - 8 to 20 Sep (3 spaces)
Kilimanjaro - Western Breach - 22 Sep to 4 Oct (FULL)

Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades - 11 to 20 Aug (1 space)
Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades - 8 to 17 Sep (FULL)
Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades - 22 Sep to 1 Oct (spaces)

Following these trips, we then have a number of expeditions and treks over Christmas and New Year 2008/09. [read more]

Aconcagua 2008-09 leaders

(1st May)

Next season on Aconcagua we are organising 5 expeditions. Our 2 expeditions in December are nearly full, with 3 teams also arriving in Argentina in January. Although it is a non-technical mountain, Aconcagua is known to be a tough challenge and one on which strong leadership is a must. Here is the rundown on our leaders, all of whom have led previous Aconcagua expeditions:

7 - 31 Dec '08 - John Armstrong
14 Dec - 7 Jan '09 - Mic Rofe
8 Jan - 1 Feb'09 - Mic Rofe
15 Jan - 8 Feb'09 - Paul Donovan
22 Jan - 15 Feb'09 - TBC

If you would like to discuss our Aconcagua expedition and your suitability for it, please contact Simon Lowe at the Jagged Globe office. [read more about Aconcagua]

Jagged Globe staff in Sheffield 1/2 Marathon

(30th Apr)

On Sunday, Jagged Globe staff Pauline Lowe and Lisa Newton (see photo), took part in the Sheffield Half Marathon. Pauline was the 48th fastest woman overall at 1 hr 36 mins (4th in her age group, though we're not allowed to reveal what this is...1,300 women overall). Both came in comfortably under 1 hours and 40 minutes. Our congratulations to the two of them!

NEW Ecuador Volcanoes gallery

(30th Apr)

We have published a new gallery of images from our Ecuador Volcanoes expedition. This coming summer, we have two guaranteed expeditions to Ecuador on the following dates:

4 - 23 July (last few places)
3 - 22 August (last few places)

We also have expeditions later in the year, in November, and over Christmas. Our chief guide in Ecuador, Javier Herrera, reports that there has been a lot of snow on the volcanoes this winter, which bodes well for climbing conditions this coming summer. [read more about Ecuador Volcanoes]

Succes on Mera Peak and on Mera and Island Peak

(29th Apr)

Our first Mera Peak expedition team has departed Kathmandu having had an extremely fun and successful trip, said expedition leader, Steve Findlay. Seven out of ten of the team managed to summit Nepal's highest trekking peak and Steve described the team spirit as one of the best he's ever known. All six members of Mic Rofe's Mera and Island Peak expedition summited Mera Peak and have crossed the Amphu Labtsa safely. We are waiting to hear how they have found Island Peak. They are due back in Kathmandu later this week. [read more about Mera Peak]

2009 Scottish Winter Courses dates

(29th Apr)

Dates for our 2009 Scottish Winter Courses have now been published on the website and are available to book at next year's rates. 2008 turned out to be a very good season overall in Scotland, with good climbing conditions on Ben Nevis right through until Easter. For next year, we have extended our season until early April. For more information about our courses and our base at the Ballachulish Hotel, please get in touch. [read more]

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Mera and Island Peak - 5 April to 4 May '08
"Good weather helped us in achieving 100% success on Mera, a safe crossing of the Amphu Labsta, and all to the summit of Island Peak, who started up out of High Camp. But more importantly a..."
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Ama Dablam 2007
"My expedition goal was to get everyone to the top. This is rarely achieved on mountains like Ama Dablam with variables such as weather, ability, health and motivation, impacting on a..."
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Aconcagua - 17 Jan to 10 Feb '08
"After a long and unfortunate delayed flight out to South America, we eventually arrived in Buenos Aires and after a meal by the river, we caught the flight Mendoza where we were taken to..."
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Aconcagua - 10 Jan to 3 Feb '08
"With the majority of the team (Ian, Phil, Ken, Julie, Pip, Pete and Gwenda) assembled at Gatwick (Bill and Mark were joining us in Argentina), my first challenge was to get all our baggage..."
report added 11th Feb

Vinson - 12 to 31 Dec '07
"Team Members: Neal Short (Expedition Leader) James Balfour Phillipe Gatta Stuart Long Janet Picket Doug Waymark All members and leader..."
report added 31st Jan

La Grave 2008
"Just back from a superb week climbing around La Grave. It had been fairly warm the week before we arrived and this theme continued througout our week, with daytime temps hovering around..."
report added 31st Jan

Bolivian Climber - 28 Jul to 18 Aug '07
"It was hugely satisfying for all of the group to summit on Pico Austria and then picture perfect Pequeno Alpamayo; thirteen climbers with their three Bolivian Guides and Leader, Mic Rofe. ..."
report added 31st Jan

Khumbu Climber - 7 Oct to 5 Nov '07
"Our Khumbu Climber Expedition received three weeks of perfect weather to help attain all our summits and high passes, even though we lost a few days at the beginning waiting to fly into..."
report added 30th Jan

Mexican Volcanoes - 15 Nov to 1 Dec '07
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