Our Winter 2008-2009 brochure is here!

It's here...our new winter brochure is on its way to the printer and should be ready for circulation in about 8 days time...woo hoo!!
In the meantime you can check out the online (pdf) version by clicking here

Tough Day On The 'Dent Du Geant'

Abseiling down the Dent du Geant from the summit after an icy ascent.

















Tjalling ascending the icy fixed ropes to the summit.













An easier yet atmospheric day rock climbing on the Index.

Our new logo!

We pleased to reveal our new logo...simple yet striking!

For winter...



For summer...



Concept and Design by Katie Moore at Yakmedia

Introducing James Thacker Mountaineering

If you're looking for mountain adventure in the UK, we're very pleased to recommend James Thacker Mountaineering.



This Sheffield-based company is run - unsurprisingly perhaps with a name like that - by James Thacker. James is a good friend of Olly Allen - they are longstanding climbing partners in the Derbyshire Peak District and beyond.

James holds the Mountain Instructor Certificate (MIC), and is qualified to instruct mountaineering including all aspects of rock climbing, winter mountaineering, snow, ice, mixed climbing and associated activities.

James is also the proud recipient of the 2008 Mark Clifford Climbing Grant for his planned first ascent of a possible new line on the left hand side of the North Face of Phari Lapcha (aka Machermo, 6017m). Click here for more information on the Mark Clifford Climbing Grant

For more information on the courses and trips that James offers in the UK check out his website at James Thacker Mountaineering

Matterhorn Hero!

Look no hands! just above the Solvey Hut.
















Picnic on the Summit with the other Mountain Tracks team.
















Looking down towards the Hornli Hut.
















Looking up, its a long way!

Matterhorn

Perfect! Last week I climbed the Matterhorn with Caroline, this was her third and final attempt (allegedly). After a cold windy start to the week everything was in place for the summit push. Finally the wind died and the sun came out. We set off from the Hornli Hut at 4.30 and arrived on the summit at 9.30. The views were spectacular and temperatures were warm enough to have a brief picnic (precarious) on top! Carolines three chilkdren and family now have elevated her to hero status. What next? I'm sure she'll be back in the winter for some ski touring.

Ciao Olly

Climbing in the Monte Rosa, July 2008

A few shots from our recent outing on the Monte Rosa - a successful week with everyone summiting on the Dufourspitze, the highest peak in Switzerland.