Elbrus climb
via
South / North |
| Elbrus is the
highest peak in Europe. It is technically
similar to Mont Blanc, though the importance
of acclimatisation is far greater. The mountain
is an extinct volcano, conical in shape, with
a crater rim on which the twin summits are
perched. |
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| Winter Mount
Elbrus on skis |
| At over 800m
higher than Mont Blanc, Elbrus is the “Seventh
Summit” of Europe. This is a physically tough
ski tour, and although it is not as technical
as a ski tour of Mont Blanc, the importance
of previous altitude experience and acclimatisation
is far greater. |
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| Winter Mount
Toubkal, Atlas |
| Toubkal 4167m is the highest peak
in North Africa, and is snowy climb in the
winter months, where you get the opportunity
to ascend using crampons and an ice axe for
security. No previous winter experience is
required, as all skills are taught. |
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Kilimanjaro
5895m Machame |
| Kilimanjaro is
is the “Seventh Summit” of Africa, and the
highest free standing in the world. At nearly
6000m high, it is a high altitude ascent,
though essentially a non technical one. The itinerary
has been planned with acclimatisation in mind. |
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Kilimanjaro
5895m Rongai |
| Some people prefer to ascend via the Rongai route, which
we can also provide.for private groups of
four people or more. This is a quieter side
of the mountain, closer to the Kenyan border. Click on the
link below, and scroll to the bottom of the
page for details. |
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| Aconcagua 6959m,
Andes |
| Aconcagua
is nearly 7000m high, and is the second tallest
of the 7 Summits, the only taller one being
Mount Everest. The name of Aconcagua comes
from the native Inca's who used to call the
mountain Ancocahuac, the 'White Sentinal'. |
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| Everest Base
Camp trek |
| If it is your
first time visting the Himalayas, this is
the most famous, and most popular trek in
Nepal. The trek includes the famous viewpoint
of Kala Patar at 5545m, from where you see
the famous Khumbu Glacier, Everest and the
surrounding 8000m peaks. |
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| Mera Peak 6476m,
Nepal |
| Mera
Peak is famous in the region as a trekking
non technical ascent, yet because of its altitude
and expedition ascent style, it will provide
a challenge for experienced Alpine climbers.
The length of the expedition ensures that
your acclimatisation is good. |
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Peak
Lenin
7134m Pamirs |
| This
21 day expedition tackles one of the most
famous 7000m peaks in the world, and one of
the five Snow Leopard summits. It is a real
expedition style ascent, with cooks at Base
Camp and ABC (Camp 1), so a real insight into
altitude climbing in the Kyrgystan Pamirs. |
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Iceland trekking
Laugavegur trail |
| Laugavegur
Trail is 56km (35 miles), runs from the start
at Landmannalaugar
to Þórsmörk.
Trek for 5 days along the Laugavegur route
across the Fjallabak, led by an Icelandic
English speaking guide.
Each night you stay in huts, with 2 nights
B&B in Reykjavik. |
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| UK Weekend Preparation |
| These weekends
are open to anyone planning a first trip to
the Alps in the near future. The aim of the
weekends are to tackle the four key concerns
of people visiting the Alps; speed on exposed
ground, navigation, equipment and training. |
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| Alpine training
for expeditions |
| If you have specific
objectives, consider bespoke Guiding or tuition. We provide
Mountain Guides or International Mountain
Leaders by the day, as well as running our
wide range of scheduled courses and expeditions
in summer and winter. |
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