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Peak Rock

The Peak District is packed with fantastic gritstone edges and limestone dales, making it an ideal rock climbers playground. With sound rough rock renowned for it's friction, combined with varied routes and a strong...

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Ski

Travelling in the Alps in winter usually means one thing: travel on ski.  You will find some classic hut to hut Ski Touring itinaries here combined with Off Piste skiing options...

 

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Winter Climbing

From introductory winter climbing instruction through to guided ascents of some of Scotland's finest routes.  It's always a pleasure to work in the Scottish Highlands - Small mountains, BIG experience...

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4000 Metre Peaks

The Alpine 4000ers remain a significant part of Alpine history.  The classic routes (voie normal's) on these big peaks remain a great challenge for those who want to reach lofty summits and negociate narrow snow aretes...

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Kyajo Ri Alpine Style

I spotted Kyajo Ri (6186m) back in the 2008. This attractive peak is close to the village of Machermo in Nepal's Gokyo Valley and has only recently been added to the approved list of trekking peaks. Seldom climbed...

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Ice Climbing

Cascade or Ice Fall climbing is always a fascinating and popular game in the winter months.  Keen to develop your ice climbing? The alps is the place, with reliable conditions, easy approaches and plenty of routes...

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Rock Climbing

Britain's geology makes a unique rock climbing paradise, with varied experiences from the gritstone edges of the Peak District to the sea cliffs of the Outer Hebrides. North Wales, The Lake District and Scotland all have excellent climbing to cater for those pushing out their first leads or requiring intensive coaching.  Most of my rock climbing is confined to the spring and autumn outside the summer alpine guiding season....

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UK Mountain

Britain has a strong mountaineering pedigree. To me a short walk from the car through to negotiating a tricky scramble is all part of the wider activity of mountaineering at different levels. Alpine preparation, Mountain Scrambling and more...

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Alpine

My Guiding in the Alps is diverse and includes tailored intineraries to the 4000m Peaks such as Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa as well as many lesser known peaks.  For those keen to plan their own adventures this can be accommodated along with Ice Fall climbing in the winter months...

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Scottish Winter

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Expedition

Small teams to bigger and remoter places.  As a small operator you will find me offering 'IFMGA Guided' expeditions on an occassional basis.  Have a look and see what this years project is...

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