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Summer 2023

Summer 2023

  The following is a list of routes climbed during the 2023 Alpine/summer season May  Convenor on the British Mountain Guides Aspirant Training Course. We climbed the Traverse of the Perrons AD, The Arete de Midi – Plan AD+, The Marbrees PD, The North Face of the Tour Ronde AD+ and the South Arete de…

Sailing and Climbing in the Western Isles of Scotland

Sailing and Climbing in the Western Isles of Scotland

During the month of June 23 I have been sailing and climbing amongst the Western Isles of Scotland during a really settled spell of weather. We visited Canna, Muck, Eigg, Barra, Vatersay, Pabbay, Sandray (a hidden gem), Hyskeir (very rare) and the mainland. The highlight was having the islands (other than Pabbay) to ourselves and…

Svalbard Ski and Sail

Svalbard Ski and Sail

During May 2023 I was privileged to lead 2 Ski and Sail Expeditions to Svalbard. Both were exceptional but very different. We experienced every sort of weather, sea and snow conditions. We chartered a small Ovni (French aluminium yacht) with a Skipper (Nacho!). With berths for 6 additional guests the expeditions were very much a…

Winter 2023

Winter 2023

  The following is a list of routes skied and climbed personally and with clients during the 2023 Winter season. January 2023 Lead Guide on Heli/Glacier operations on the Antarctic Peninsula for Quark Expeditions Convenor British Mountain Guides Ski Entrance Exam (Grands Montets) 4 day ski tour in the Cerces region, France Col de la…

Antarctic Helicopter Operations for Quark Expeditions

Antarctic Helicopter Operations for Quark Expeditions

During November 2022 and then Christmas/New Year of 2023 I have been working on the Antarctic Peninsula for Quark Expeditions as Lead Mountain Guide/Technical Advisor. Alongside my colleague Tom Coney (fellow BMG/IFMGA)  we landed passengers on a ‘Heli-Trekking’ activity. We visited Bryde Island, the Sabine Glacier, Bayly Glacier and the Forbidden Plateau, probably the first…

Summer 2022

Summer 2022

  The following is a list of routes climbed and adventures completed during the 2022 season June 2022 Trainer on the British Mountain Guide Alpine Summer Training (Aspirant 3) climbing Perrons, Entreves and Glacial rescue day. North Face of the Gran Paradiso AD+ Cacao Girls 5C+ Trainer on the British Mountain Guide/ENSA joint Aspirant Training…

Winter 2022

Winter 2022

  The following is a rolling list of routes I’ve skied and climbed during the 2021/22 winter season December 2021 I was lead Mountain Guide responsible for glacial safety on a ground breaking heliski expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula. We used two vessels (and two helicopters) and undoubtedly skied new lines around Cierva and Brialmont…

Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum

This November was spent in the desert of Jordan in Wadi Rum. Laurence of Arabia passed through here after traversing the desert and the Bedouin still live here. We used Rum village as a base and also bivouaced in the desert climbing in Barrah Canyon. We climbed the Beauty (6A), the Pillar of Wisdom (6B+),…

Svalbard Ski & Sail Expedition

Svalbard Ski & Sail Expedition

I have 1 FEMALE berth available on a Ski/Sail trip to Arctic Svalbard 15-22 May 2022. You will be joining me and two other (male) guests. You should be a competent ski tourer who is looking for an adventure off the beaten track. If you can shoot a rifle, great. If you are slower than…

Summer 2021

Summer 2021

  The following is a rolling list of some of the routes and peaks climbed both as a guide and personally this season. June  5 days observation with the French School of Alpinism (ENSA) on the Aspirant Guide course Gran Paradiso voie normale Aiguilette d’Argentiere & Via Ferrata Monte Rosa 4000m peaks including Punta Giordani…

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