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MT EVEREST AND THE KHUMBU VALLEY   Trekking in the land of the Sherpa's

Dates: April 2010 TBA

Group size: 8-14

Duration: 17 days / 14 days trekking

See spectacular mountain peaks including:

  • Ama Dablam
  • Makalu 8000m +
  • South face of Lhotse 8000m +
  • Island Peak, Nuptse, Mt. Everest
  • Pumori and many interesting peaks 7000m +

Our highest altitude on this trip will be Kala Patthar (5550m) from where you will have a face to face view of Mt.Everest plus Everest's ice waterfall, zone of death, the Lo La pass, Everest Base Camp and the ice kingdom of the Khumbu Glacier.

For further information click here

 
     

MONT BLANC ASCENT 2010 - 4807 METRES

Dates: 27th Aug to 5th Sept

Group size: 10

Duration: 10 days

Geared towards experienced winter hill walkers this trip offers spectacular alpine trekking with superb panoramic views culminating with the ascent of Europe's highest peak.

Contact us for further information and to express your interest.

  Mont Blanc
     
GLENCOE EXPERIENCE - Getaway from the city...   The majestic Buachaille Etive Mor - Glencoe

Choose any 2 from 3 walks including The Aonach Eagach Ridge, Buachaille Etive Mor, or Bidean by the Lost Valley Horseshoe and have a great weekend in Glencoe:

  • 2 night's in the Clachaig Inn: Breakfast and dinner
  • Experienced mountain guide
  • Use of our technical outdoor equipment
  • Luxury MPV Transport
  • 2 day's mountain walking including a Packed lunch
  • Return transfer to-from Glasgow Airport
  • Group size: Min 4 / max 6
  • Availability: Weekends throughout the year
  • Photographic highlights on complimentary CD

PRICE: From £425.00 pp Inclusive / Subject to season

For further information please CLICK HERE.

 
     

LAKE DISTRICT ACTIVITY BREAKS

Family and group multi-activity breaks from 2-5 nights including:

  • Bed and breakfast
  • Outdoor clothing and equipment
  • Local transport
  • Optional transfer from Penrith Rail Station
  • Optional Lake District tours and/or sightseeing

Group size: 4+

Min Age: 12

Availability: Jan-Dec

Choose from a wide range of activities including:

  • Canoeing
  • 1 night Camping / Min: 3 nights
  • Rock climbing and abseiling
  • Canyoning
  • Raft building
  • Multi-activity journeys
  • Guided walks
  • High ropes course / optional at extra cost
  • Via Ferrata climbing / optional at extra cost

Prices from £199.00 pp

 

Canoeing on Derwentwater

  Canyoning fun in Stoneycroft ghyll
     

NATIONAL 3 PEAKS CHALLENGE - GUIDE ONLY

For self-organising groups we can offer an experienced mountain guide for Scafell Pike which often causes groups difficulty especially in darkness or poor visibility.

We can arrange for our instuctor to rendezvous with your group at Wasdale providing expert guidance with first aid back-up to help you safely negotiate this difficult peak.

Price: £300.00 inclusive / Group ratio 1:8

  Experienced guiding for the 3 Peaks Challenge
     
ALPS MOUNTAIN HOLIDAYS   Via ferrata climbing in South Tyrol - Dolomites

Launched in Oct 08 our new alpine venture offers a wide range of low/high level walks, Via Ferrata climbs and glacial trekking in the French/Swiss Alps, Dolomites, Julian Alps and Pyrenees.

We have a number of holidays guaranteed to run in 2010 including trips to the Dolomites, Swiss Alps and Julian Alps.

Please CLICK HERE to visit this new and exciting website.

 
 
SLOVENIAN ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS   White water rafting on the Soca river in Slovenia

Our Slovenian website offers adventure holidays for families and adult groups plus team building/incentive programmes for the corporate market in one of Europe's most beautiful countrys.

We have a large choice of dates available from April to September for families, individuals and corporate groups.

Please CLICK HERE to visit this exciting new website.

 
     
NEW APPOINTMENT - TECHNICAL DIRECTOR   Technical Director: Craig Palmer

Mountain Adventures are pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Palmer as our Technical Director for our mountaineering activities and team building programmes.

Craig brings a wealth of experience to our team and is an active member of Penrith Mountain Rescue Team. He has Ministry of Defence qualifications in Arctic survival and ski instruction, winter and mountain leadership, first aid and health and safety.

 
 
MATTERHORN CIRCUIT 2010   Looking towards the Matterhorn across the Stellisee

10 day Holiday including 8 days trekking around Europe's most famous mountain which will be run as a small group excursion led by IML Craig Palmer. Date: 9th to 18th July 2010.

This is a land only trip where we will meet the group in St Niklaus on 9th July setting out on the trek the following day.

For further information please CLICK HERE.

 
 
MOUNT TRIGLAV CIRCUIT   Mount Triglav

8 day Holiday including 6 days trekking around Slovenia's highest mountain in the beautiful Triglav National Park.

Available May to September for adult and family groups 2010

Min/max group size: 4-6

For further information please CLICK HERE.

 
     
KESWICK WEBCAM / WEATHER STATION   Keswick weather station - click to see design
We will be launching our own webcam and weather station service later this year which will be located on the roof of our Keswick office. The system will include the latest technology including a high resolution camera with unobstructed views of the surrounding fells plus a professional weather station.