In August 2018 I lead back-to-back expeditions for Adventure Peaks to the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic in Russia to attempt to summit Mt Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe at 5,642m. This is my third and fourth time on Elbrus, this time from the south. My 16-08 team of six clients and Read more…
In July/August 2018, working as Expedition Leader for World Challenge, I lead an expedition to Laos and Vietnam with a group from The Thomas Alleyne’s School. For the pupils this four-week expedition is the culmination of a two-year Leadership and Personal Development programme. For photographs of this expedition see Laos & Vietnam – Read more…
In May 2018 I did a recce of the Everest Base Camp trek for Skyline Events to check out the competence of a local guide company and their safety protocols and an assessment of the accommodation they use. For photographs of this expedition see Nepal – Everest Base Camp Trek, May Read more…
In December 2017/January 2018, working as Expedition Leader for World Challenge, I lead an expedition to India with a group from The Friends’ School from Tasmania. For the pupils this four-week expedition is the culmination of a two-year Leadership and Personal Development programme. Our itinerary includes working with a local youth Read more…
In September 2017, working as an Expedition Leader for Adventure Peaks, I lead an expedition to Russia to attempt Mt Elbrus from the South side. Elbrus, 5642m, Europe’s highest peak and one of the Seven Summits is situated in the dramatic mountain range of the Caucasas. For photographs of this expedition see Read more…
In July/August 2017, working as an Expedition Leader for World Challenge Expeditions, I lead an expedition to Borneo (Sarawak) and Malaysia. Our itinerary includes working with a local community, a five-day jungle trek, visit to the Pulau Pangkor Islands and white-water rafting. For photographs of this expedition see Borneo & Malaysia This expedition Read more…