Mera Peak and Mera and Island Peak, October 2024  29/Nov/24

I’m often asked why I lead expeditions to places that I’ve already been. My answer is always the same – it’s not place that makes the trip; it’s the people. This trip was no different; I’ve been to Nepal many times and also to Mera Peak and Island Peak on... read more »

More Ama Dablam summits!  21/Nov/24

Ama Dablam summits yesterday (20 November) for Ben, Jamie, Dorje and Mani. They climbed from C2 and returned safely to C1. Congratulations to them!

Photo above of Andy and Nuru on the summit 13 November.

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Gasherbrum II 2025  20/Nov/24

If you have previous experience on 7000m peaks and are thinking about trying an 8000er, Gasherbrum II is undoubtedly one of the most 'attainable' 8000ers on the planet. With our recent experience (2022 and 2023 expeditions) we can talk to you in detail... read more »

Scottish Winter - win a pair of DMM Cortex ice axes!  19/Nov/24

Win a pair of DMM Cortex ice axes (RRP £790)! If you book a 2025 Scottish Winter Course between now and 30 November 2024*, you will automatically be entered into a draw to win a pair of DMM's revolutionary Cortex... read more »

Ama Dablam summits  14/Nov/24

Well done Chris and Andy, who summited Ama Dablam yesterday with Dorje and Nuru in a tight weather window before a period of high winds. Chris and Andy had climbed Kyajo Ri two weeks ago, so were already well-acclimatised and able to go for the summit less than... read more »

NEW DATE Fjell to Fjord trek  13/Nov/24

Norway is a country of great contrasts. In late summer the mountains are just as dramatic as in winter and the weather can change from warm clear days to sharp frosts with snow on the higher peaks. The temperatures vary from +15C to around 0C. Where east meets... read more »

Khumbu Climber, October 2024  08/Nov/24

Khumbu Climber 2024 got off to a rather inauspicious start - but such is the nature of adventure tourism. Everyone knows how fragile the air link between Lukla and the lowlands can be, but this was brought into stark reality as we stood on the tarmac waiting to... read more »

Dhaulagiri Circuit, October 2024  07/Nov/24

The Jagged Globe Dhaulagiri Circuit Expedition, 12/10/2024 to 31/10/2024, returned home after successfully completing the Dhaulagiri Circuit crossing the French Pass at 5400m.  Expedition leader Tim Bird said the trip worked well, with a well-planned itinerary... read more »

Island Peak, October 2024  05/Nov/24

The whole Island Peak team headed out to Nepal on a variety of flights, but gradually migrated towards each other in airport lounges.  We were all very excited about the forthcoming trekking and climbing adventures but inevitably the recent devastating floods... read more »