Trip Reports

Dhaulagiri Circuit - 18 Oct to 7 Nov '15  17/Nov/15

It was a strong, jolly and very satisfied team that returned last weekend from the Circuit of Dhaulagiri trek in the Mustang region of Nepal. We had an Everest summiteer, Ama Dablam-ers, Mera Peakers, Cotopaxi-ers, Kilimanjaro-ers, Stok-Kangri-ers and New... read more »

Khumbu Climber - 10 October to 6 November '15  17/Nov/15

A joint team of clients for the autumnís Island Peak and Khumbu Climber expeditions proved to be a winning combination. A false landing at Kathmandu, when the pilots literally opened the throttle and pulled the stick back, returning us to refuel at Dehli... read more »

Ecuador Volcanoes 16 to 31 October '15  04/Nov/15

It was relatively easy to identify the Jagged Globe Ecuador Volcanoes team at Schiphol airport. Rob a familiar face from the Scottish winter courses, Henry, James, Veronica and Jim wearing trekking boots and bearing rucksacks as hand luggage and Dan who we met... read more »

Antisana 4 to 16 Oct '15  29/Oct/15

In October 2015 I will be attempting a double summit challenge to climb an Ecuadorian volcano called Antisana (5704m). Alongside this I also hope to be able to climb Chimborazo, the highest volcano in Ecuador at 6268m. Both peaks will be challenging, Antisana... read more »

Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades - 17 to 26 Oct '15  27/Oct/15

100% on the summit of Kilimanjaro on Saturday morning! Sam Abrams Gill Austin Sam Austin Ravi Ayyamuthu Linda Cutler Cameron Gray Ian Gray Liam Jameson Stuart Reed Phillipa Workman A jubilant team reached the summit in fantastic conditions at... read more »

Mentok Kangri - 19 July ‚Äì 7 August '15   29/Sep/15

With the IMF not granting our permit to climb Lungser Kangri, a few months before departure, the Korzok range on the other side of the spectacular high altitude lake Tso Moriri was settled on as a viable alternative.[The Mentok peaks are now being offered as... read more »

Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades - 19 to 28 Sep '15  28/Sep/15

I was looking for something out of the ordinary so I convinced a couple of friends to tackle Kili with me. 10 day trip door to door. This trip was outstanding and professional both from booking to trekking, both local guides and Jagged Globe staff were a... read more »

Kilimanjaro - Western Breach - 14 to 25 September '15  28/Sep/15

Spaniards Teresa and Jaime had just got married ñ a brave choice of honeymoon! They and David and Pam (the American contingent) joined us Brits on the KLM plane in Amsterdam. Stepping off the plane in Kili International Airport to the sultry heat and queues of... read more »

Mount Wilhelm (4,509m) and Giluwe (4,368m)  24/Sep/15

Mount Wilhelm (4,509m) and Giluwe (4,368m) - Reconnaissance trip report At the end of the Jagged Globe Carstensz Pyramid expedition (report here) the team members flew home to the UK and I chose to spend a few extra weeks in the South Pacific region. I... read more »

Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades - 22 to 31 Aug '15  02/Sep/15

This was going to be the fourth ascent of Kilimanjaro for me and the first time that I had followed the Lemosho Glades Route, having previously only done the Umbwe Route. The Lemosho Glades had been highly recommended to me by Thobias, one of the local guides... read more »

Peak Lenin - 18 Jul to 9 Aug '15  27/Aug/15

Expedition Leader: Robert Anderson Russian Guides: Andrey, Maxim, Victor Team Members: Derek, Brett, Jo, Cormac, Tony, Mark, Mike, John, Ron, Vidar, Janet, Roland. We flew out of Istanbul, passing between Samarkand and Tashkent under a crescent moon... read more »

Elbrus - 15 to 27 Aug '15  26/Aug/15

Disappointment on Mount Elbrus as heavy snowfall and high winds prevent a summit bid! Boris and I met the team at Mineralnye Vody following their early morning flight from Moscow. All had gone according to plan. We hopped on a minibus and headed to... read more »

Bolivian Climber - 1 to 22 August '15  25/Aug/15

Itís 3am. Itís windy again. Iím lying in my tent, restless and unable to sleep. We should be up now, putting on crampons and roping up in the dark, in the quiet, getting ready to leave high camp on Illimani. But weíre not. We are still at base camp. The... read more »

Carstensz Pyramid - 4 to 26 August '15  24/Aug/15

All four climbers reached the 4,884m summit of Carstensz at 09.45 on Aug 13th, completing a very successful expedition to the most elusive of the 'seven summits'. We were very lucky to enjoy perfect weather for the entire trip, including summit day. Most groups... read more »

Peak Lenin 2015  18/Aug/15

Peak Lenin in the Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan has been on my radar for many years. Itís one of those mountains like Aconcagua in Argentina (ìthe highest mountain you can just walk upî) that is known for being very big, but technically... read more »