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The Mountaineering Specialist.weekly42010-03-12T10:27+00:002010-03-12T10:27+00:00Copyright (c) 2010 Jagged Globe LtdJagged Globe (mailto:climb@jagged-globe.co.uk)Sheffield Film festival this weekend
http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=201003#id1610
2010-03-12T10:27+00:00Alpine summer private guiding - book now!
http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=201003#id1611
2010-03-09T09:15+00:00
If you would like to arrange private guiding for the forthcoming Alpine summer season, please get in touch with us now. Whether you would like 1:1 guiding, or have your own group with a particular programme in mind, we can accommodate your needs. It's also possible for us to arrange specific Guides, so long as you request these before the end of March. Please contact Tom Briggs tom@jagged-globe.co.uk for more information and a quote.]]>Raising money for the Army Benevolent Fund
http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=201003#id1609
2010-03-05T15:06+00:00
This from erstwhile Jagged Globe Leader (now Brigadier) Tim Watts...
“Sorry for the impersonal, all points e-mail, but I wondered if you’d be interested in sponsoring me... I’m going to cycle from John o’ Groats to Lands End at the start of May with a couple of guys from Blandford to raise money for the Army Benevolent Fund. We are going to add a bit extra to take us via Blandford for fun, so it will be 1200 miles or so in the wrong direction. Hope to crack it in about 11 days...
As...]]>Alpine Introduction + Mont Blanc 26 June - 1 place
http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=201003#id1608
2010-03-05T09:22+00:00
There is now just one place on the Alpine Introduction 26 June combined with the Mont Blanc Extension 3 July. Places are now starting to fill up across a number of our Alpine Summer Courses, though there is availability right across 15 weeks of courses, starting 5 June with our Alpine North Faces.]]>Richard Parks' talks to Sir Ranulph Fiennes about the 737 Challenge
http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=201003#id1607
2010-03-03T10:56+00:00Accident in Scotland
http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=201003#id1606
2010-03-01T12:14+00:00Kilimanjaro - new photos and words
http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=201002#id1605
2010-02-24T17:49+00:00
Dave Pickford is a freelance writer, photographer and expedition leader. He has just returned from leading a group of 14 trekkers to the summit of Africa's highest mountain. Dave has written a few words about Kilimanjaro, and we've posted up some of his excellent photos. See the Articles secion of the website...]]>Point 5 Gully - your first route on Ben Nevis
http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=201002#id1604
2010-02-22T14:17+00:00
Perhaps the most famous snow and ice climb in the British Isles, 'Point 5 Gully' on Ben Nevis is on the wish list of every Grade V Scottish Winter Climber. But most people have at least walked to the summit of Scotland's highest mountain, before having the chance to climb this classic line. Not Rob Stockfis. Together with Michael Freeman, and guided by Mark Walker, Rob stood on the summit of the Ben last week for the very first time, by it's most coveted route:
"We were helped by fantastic...]]>Royal Marines Tusen Takk Charity Challenge
http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=201002#id1603
2010-02-19T16:52+00:00
Jim Hutton, Gary Green John Clare, Willie Hannah, Clive Wilson, Bernie Shrosbree and 6 Officer's/Mnes from BRF and 45 Cdo are doing a 1,000km ski across Norway in 20 days (circa 50km a day) to raise money for the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund, Macmillan and CLIC Sargent. Please help to raise money for these worthwhile charities by making a donation at www.bmycharity.com/rm1000kmski]]>Last 3 places on Everest BC trek this spring
http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=201002#id1602
2010-02-18T11:05+00:00
Join us this spring on the classic trek to Everest Base Camp on the south side of Mt Everest, in Nepal. Our 20 day (ex UK) trek follows the same acclimatisation schedule that the Caudwell Xtreme Everest treks in 2007 and 2009 used. On these trips, 97% of trekkers made it all the way to base camp. The trek dates are 25 April to 14 May 2010.]]>Ecuador Volcanoes - now 17 days & £300 less
http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=201002#id1601
2010-02-17T15:54+00:00
Following Simon Lowe's recent visit to Ecuador, we have tightened up our Ecuador Volcanoes itinerary. By removing one travel day in the middle and two days at the end, the trip still completes the same mountaineering objectives (with the same acclimatisation schedule), but in less time. It also means we have been able to reduce the price by £300 to £2,195 from the UK. Note that the Christmas and New Year expedition remains at 20 days as we need more time to ensure we don't spend Christmas day...]]>More Aconcagua summits
http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=201002#id1600
2010-02-17T09:59+00:00
Our final Aconcagua team had 4 nights at Camp 2, pinned down by "ferocious" and "defeaning" winds. On 9 February, with no choice but to try for the summit from Camp 2 (Nido de Condores (5,559m), three members were successful in reaching the highest point in South America with leader, Terry Moore and local guide, Gianni. It was full winter conditions, with the climbers wearing crampons straight out of camp. That's it now for another season on South America's highest mountain. Since November, we...]]>Sheffield Adventure Film Festival
http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=201002#id1598
2010-02-12T09:56+00:001 place on 20 Feb Off Piste Improvers in Tignes
http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=201002#id1597
2010-02-10T17:29+00:00
Our last week went down a storm, with top instruction from Simon Christy (see photo) and excellent food and hospitality at our wonderful chalet, from Lisa Newton. One course participant said:
"The food every day was absolutely out of this world and a great deal of time and effort was spent by Lisa to ensure it was well beyond everyone's expecations" MO, Off Piste Improvers, Jan '10
and
"Simon is an excellent instructor, and has enabled me to progress my off piste ability. I wiil see...]]>Book now for Mont Blanc
http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=201002#id1596
2010-02-10T17:16+00:00
The summer Alpine climbing season may still feel like a long way off, but already we have a lot of people planning ahead and signing up for an Alpine Introduction, Haute Route or 4,000ers course, followed by a Mont Blanc extension. The mountain huts on Mont Blanc get very busy and bookings for the huts need to be placed early. We advise anyone considering Mont Blanc this summer to book their course as soon as possible. This helps us manage the numbers and ensures you don't miss out! There are...]]>
If you would like to arrange private guiding for the forthcoming Alpine summer season, please get in touch with us now. Whether you would like 1:1 guiding, or have your own group with a particular programme in mind, we can accommodate your needs. It's also possible for us to arrange specific Guides, so long as you request these before the end of March. Please contact Tom Briggs tom@jagged-globe.co.uk for more information and a quote.]]>
This from erstwhile Jagged Globe Leader (now Brigadier) Tim Watts...
“Sorry for the impersonal, all points e-mail, but I wondered if you’d be interested in sponsoring me... I’m going to cycle from John o’ Groats to Lands End at the start of May with a couple of guys from Blandford to raise money for the Army Benevolent Fund. We are going to add a bit extra to take us via Blandford for fun, so it will be 1200 miles or so in the wrong direction. Hope to crack it in about 11 days...
As...]]>
There is now just one place on the Alpine Introduction 26 June combined with the Mont Blanc Extension 3 July. Places are now starting to fill up across a number of our Alpine Summer Courses, though there is availability right across 15 weeks of courses, starting 5 June with our Alpine North Faces.]]>
Dave Pickford is a freelance writer, photographer and expedition leader. He has just returned from leading a group of 14 trekkers to the summit of Africa's highest mountain. Dave has written a few words about Kilimanjaro, and we've posted up some of his excellent photos. See the Articles secion of the website...]]>
Perhaps the most famous snow and ice climb in the British Isles, 'Point 5 Gully' on Ben Nevis is on the wish list of every Grade V Scottish Winter Climber. But most people have at least walked to the summit of Scotland's highest mountain, before having the chance to climb this classic line. Not Rob Stockfis. Together with Michael Freeman, and guided by Mark Walker, Rob stood on the summit of the Ben last week for the very first time, by it's most coveted route:
"We were helped by fantastic...]]>
Jim Hutton, Gary Green John Clare, Willie Hannah, Clive Wilson, Bernie Shrosbree and 6 Officer's/Mnes from BRF and 45 Cdo are doing a 1,000km ski across Norway in 20 days (circa 50km a day) to raise money for the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund, Macmillan and CLIC Sargent. Please help to raise money for these worthwhile charities by making a donation at www.bmycharity.com/rm1000kmski]]>
Join us this spring on the classic trek to Everest Base Camp on the south side of Mt Everest, in Nepal. Our 20 day (ex UK) trek follows the same acclimatisation schedule that the Caudwell Xtreme Everest treks in 2007 and 2009 used. On these trips, 97% of trekkers made it all the way to base camp. The trek dates are 25 April to 14 May 2010.]]>
Following Simon Lowe's recent visit to Ecuador, we have tightened up our Ecuador Volcanoes itinerary. By removing one travel day in the middle and two days at the end, the trip still completes the same mountaineering objectives (with the same acclimatisation schedule), but in less time. It also means we have been able to reduce the price by £300 to £2,195 from the UK. Note that the Christmas and New Year expedition remains at 20 days as we need more time to ensure we don't spend Christmas day...]]>
Our final Aconcagua team had 4 nights at Camp 2, pinned down by "ferocious" and "defeaning" winds. On 9 February, with no choice but to try for the summit from Camp 2 (Nido de Condores (5,559m), three members were successful in reaching the highest point in South America with leader, Terry Moore and local guide, Gianni. It was full winter conditions, with the climbers wearing crampons straight out of camp. That's it now for another season on South America's highest mountain. Since November, we...]]>
Our last week went down a storm, with top instruction from Simon Christy (see photo) and excellent food and hospitality at our wonderful chalet, from Lisa Newton. One course participant said:
"The food every day was absolutely out of this world and a great deal of time and effort was spent by Lisa to ensure it was well beyond everyone's expecations" MO, Off Piste Improvers, Jan '10
and
"Simon is an excellent instructor, and has enabled me to progress my off piste ability. I wiil see...]]>
The summer Alpine climbing season may still feel like a long way off, but already we have a lot of people planning ahead and signing up for an Alpine Introduction, Haute Route or 4,000ers course, followed by a Mont Blanc extension. The mountain huts on Mont Blanc get very busy and bookings for the huts need to be placed early. We advise anyone considering Mont Blanc this summer to book their course as soon as possible. This helps us manage the numbers and ensures you don't miss out! There are...]]>