https://mountain-experience.org/rock-climbing/vf-redovan/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/img_3947-1.jpgVF RedovanBecky on the lower sectionhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/img_3950-1.jpgStarting the upper sectionBecky just starting the upper sectionhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/img_3972-1.jpgabove the gateLooking down onto the swinging gatehttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/img_3939.jpglower sectionOne of the easy bridges on the lower section2025-02-02T22:03:09+00:00weekly0.6https://mountain-experience.org/participation-statement/2025-01-27T19:58:54+00:00weekly0.6https://mountain-experience.org/rock-climbing/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/img_9639.jpgVF BolonLaurel enjoying her first VFhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/img_3984.jpgVF RedovanCherry and Becky high on Redovan VFhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/e8022fbf-f898-479d-8d44-5215bba0474f.jpgNegotiating the Underhang.Your body will be around a 45° angle here!https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/92ced2df-a5a8-4bc8-8294-5427e9a1bf23.jpgNigel just above the strenuous finishNigel just above the strenuous finish. Some choose to abseil rather than down climb. https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mountain-experience-rock-climbing.jpgMountain Experience rock climbingClimbing in the Welsh Valleys. Photo by Amber Chalonerhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/stennis20551620print1.jpgReach for your potentialReach for your potential! Photo by Carl Ryanhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/afahst-newlogo.jpgAFAHST-newlogoMountain-Experience.Orghttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2008_0713trebanog1307080057.jpgRock ClimbingTry Rock Climbing for the first time or develop exisiting skills2025-01-27T19:55:46+00:00weekly0.6https://mountain-experience.org/rock-climbing/vf-callosa-de-segura/2025-01-27T18:17:38+00:00weekly0.6https://mountain-experience.org/2022/10/25/the-fantastic-dolomites-2/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/walk-1.pngwalk-12022-10-25T22:26:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2022/10/25/amalfi-weather-2022/2022-10-25T17:07:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2022/04/11/an-alternative-view/2022-04-11T20:38:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2022/04/11/the-almost-post-covid-return-of-overseas-adventures/2022-04-11T20:32:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/contact-us/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/uimla-logo.jpgUIMLA logo2022-04-11T08:21:38+00:00weekly0.6https://mountain-experience.org/2019/05/25/the-2019-expeditions-have-started/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/mountain-experience-mule.jpgMountain Experience muleMules are still an integral part of the harvest process for the Chestnut woods, reaching areas that motorised vehicles can't. https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/mountain-experience-fire-salamander.jpgMountain experience Fire SalamanderA beautiful (and poisonous!) Fire Salamanader. They are usually nocturnal, but will come out on a rainy day. https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/mountain-experience-pizza-spin.jpgMountain Experience pizza spinPasquale catching a pizza he's just spun.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/mountain-experience-wild-garlic.jpgMountain Experience wild garlicWild Garlic is flowering alongside many of the walks, with a subtle but alluring smell!https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/mountain-experience-peninsula-view.jpgSorrentine peninsula viewPositano is secreted in the bowl of cloud, with the peninsula stretching away toward Capri. https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/mountain-experience-dung-beetle.jpgDung BeetleThis is a "Scarabaeus Sacer" or Sacred Scarab beetle. It's a dung roller that can shift many times it's own body weight. 2019-05-25T09:38:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2018/10/08/autumn-brings-a-close-to-the-summer-expeditions-with-mountain-experience/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mountain-experience-lecco-view.jpgMountain Experience Lecco viewThe view from a walk high above the lake.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4628.jpgLake Como viewsEvery village had fabulous views over the lake.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4633.jpgPool view.A dip in the "solar heated" pool was as good as an ice bath for tired legs!2018-10-08T18:27:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2018/10/08/a-wet-gambian-summer/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mountain-experience-snake.jpgSnake Neck!The lengths some people will go to in order to hide a double chin!https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_43611.jpgRiverside lodgeR and R at Bintang Bolong lodgehttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_44121.jpgStock fence projectThis fence was erected by Marlborough Brand Group together with Venture Force and local volunteers. It's the first step in the long process of making a Fair Trade mango orchard. https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/p7220028.jpgJames Island, River GambiaFirst used as a prison to break the will of slaves before they were put onto a ship, then used as a fort to stop slavers transporting people down river.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/p7190004.jpgRainy seasonLucie from Venture Force "enjoying" the rain!2018-10-08T17:24:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2018/07/03/the-fantastic-dolomites/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/mountain-experience-dolomites-view.jpgMountain Experience Dolomites viewLooking back into Italy from the Austrian borderhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/mountain-experience-dobbiaco.jpegMountain Experience DobbiacoLago Di Dobbiaco or Toblacherseehttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/mountain-experience-tc-walk-2.jpgMountain Experience TC walk 2Stunning Dolomite sceneryhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/mountain-experience-tre-cime.jpgMountain Experience Tre CimeLooking on to the north faces of the stunning Tre Cime2018-07-03T14:54:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2018/07/03/its-not-all-blood-and-sweat-you-know/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_4148.jpgThe RialtoThe famous Rialto bridge of Venicehttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_4150.jpgMountain Experience Venice viewIt's not all work you know!2018-07-03T14:35:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2018/07/03/beautiful-views-around-chamonix/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_e4117.jpgLooking back toward the Mont Blanc massifCrazy clouds as seen from above Vallorcinehttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_4070.jpgLooking toward ChamonixThe view toward Chamonix and Mont Blanc, from below the summit of Le Prarion. 2018-07-03T14:30:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2018/05/26/thats-it-for-amalfi-this-year/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mountain-experience-wotg-upper-pano.jpgMountain Experience WotG upper panoThis view never fails to impress. https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mountain-experience-end-of-the-month.jpgMountain Experience End of the monthSome times it's nice to just relax at the end of a month's walking!https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mountain-experience-ethereal-vdf.jpgMountain Experience ethereal VdFBrilliant blue sky isn't always needed.2018-05-26T09:39:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2018/05/19/amalfi-amalfi/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mountain-experience-walk-of-the-gods-view.jpgMountain Experience Walk of the Gods viewThe view from the upper path toward Capri2018-05-19T07:44:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2018/05/17/the-gambia-with-venture-force-part-1/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mountain-experience-project.jpgMountain Experience projectLaying a floor for our future accommodation. https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mountain-experience-big-tree.jpgMountain Experience BIG treeThere are some huge trees in the area.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mountain-experience-gambia-wedding-guests.jpgMountain Experience Gambia wedding guestsLocal women in their best outfits for a weddinghttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mountain-experience-gambia-boats.jpgMountain Experience Gambia boatsColourful fishing boats in the rural beachside town of Gunjur2018-05-17T16:37:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2018/05/17/sultry-sumatra-our-first-overseas-trip-for-2018/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mountain-experience-orang-utan.jpegMountain Experience Orang utanOrangutan usually stay up in the trees, but this BIG guy decided to come down and get a closer look at us!https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mountain-experience-disintegration-time.jpegMountain Experience disintegration timeFood for thought.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mountain-experience-river-trek.jpegMountain Experience River trekOn our way to the waterfalls.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mountain-experience-river-trip.jpegMountain Experience river tripThe students undertook a mixture of education and adventure travel.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mountain-experience-elephants.jpegElephants on their way to the bath!The elephants particularly like a good scrub with a hard brush!2018-05-17T16:13:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2017/12/22/nadolig-llawen-merry-christmas-4/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mountain-experience-christmas-card-2017.jpgMountain Experience Christmas card 2017Nadolig Llawen, Merry Christmas! Have a great Christmas and we'll see you in 2018 for more adventures off the beaten track!2017-12-22T23:14:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2017/10/07/arrivederci-amalfi-see-you-next-year/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/amalfi-and-bay-of-salerno.jpgAmalfi and Bay of SalernoThe beautiful view from high above the Bay of Naples. You can see Ravello, Maiori and of course Amalfi. Stunning mountain scenery and the Med below. https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mountain-experience-fish-course.jpgMountain Experience fish courseValentino preparing to serve just one of the courses from an evening meal.2017-10-07T11:40:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2017/10/05/mountain-experience-now-working-in-switzerland/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mountain-experience-hf3.jpgMountain Experience HF3The iconic Matterhorn or Il Cervino as it's known in Italy.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mountain-experience-hf2.jpgMountain Experience HF2The Ochinensee above Kandersteg.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mountain-experience-hf1.jpgMountain Experience HF1Head of Lauterbrunnen Valley2017-10-05T21:50:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2017/10/05/malaysia-with-venture-force-and-kendrick-school/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mountain-experience-turtle.jpgMountain Experience turtleGuiding the hatchling to the sea.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/nigel-in-jungle-vf-2017.pngNigel in Jungle VF 2017Nigel Lewis taking a water break in the Cameron Highlands. Photo by Martha Case.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/nigel-and-lucie-vf-2017.pngNigel and Lucie VF 2017Nigel Lewis with co-leader Lucie Clewer. Photo by Martha Case.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mountain-experience-hindu-pantheon.jpgMountain Experience Hindu PantheonJust a few of the Hindu Gods at Temple2017-10-05T18:39:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2017/10/05/kenya-with-camps-international-and-bishopbriggs-school/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_6291_tonemapped_fotor.jpgIMG_6291_tonemapped_FotorOur route up the valley toward the peaks.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_6284_tonemapped_fotor.jpgIMG_6284_tonemapped_FotorThe central peaks of Batian and Nelion, with Point Lenana to the left.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_6107_fotor.jpgTsavo ElephantsPart of a family group that we saw in the National Park.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_6233_tonemapped_fotor.jpgTerere and Sendeyo PeaksEarly morning sun over the peaks of Terere and Sendeyo2017-10-05T17:42:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/trip-reports/a-marvellous-mountain-experience-eleven-4000-metre-peaks-in-5-days/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mountain-experience-liskamm-in-bw.jpgMountain Experience Liskamm in BWLiskamm Ridge, separating Switzerland (on the left) from Italy (the right!).https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/monte-rosa.jpgMonte RosaThe view from Ludwigshoe. The snowy peak on the left is Liskamm, right of that in the distance is Il Cervino, or to give it it's Germanic name, The Matterhorn. In the far valley below can be seen the Gorner Glacier. The peak to the right that casts a shadow is Signalkuppe with the impressive Margherita Hut on it's summit. The peaks in the centre are the Zumsteinspitze and Dufourspitze.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mountain-experience-dufourspitze-ridge.jpgMountain Experience Dufourspitze ridgeNigel Lewis high on the south east ridge of Dufourspitzehttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mountain-experience-our-route-down-z-spitze.jpgMountain Experience our route down Z spitzeLooking back from Dufourspitze to Zumsteinspitze, with Signalkuppe behind. The Margherita Hut (Blocky structure towards top of picture) sits on the Signalkuppe summit at 4,554 metres, the fifth highest summit in the Alps. The tricky rock step on Zumsteinspitze is where the broken rock band cuts across the ridge on the line between the sunny slope and the shaded slope.. https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mountain-experience-ludwigshohe-from-col-d-piode-2.jpgMountain Experience Ludwigshohe from Col D Piode 2Steve K in the Col delle Piode. Directly behind is Ludwigshoe and peeping over it's shoulder is the summit of Corno Nero. A close look will reveal Monte Viso on the furthest horizon.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mountain-experience-breithorn-view.jpgMountain Experience Breithorn viewView of Breithorn Central summit from Val D’Ayas Guides Hut. Our route took us over the skyline from the left. The single bolt abseil was made from a point to the right of the large crack that seems to split the furthest pinnacle on the right.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mountain-experience-breithorn-traverse.jpgMountain Experience Breithorn traverseNigel Lewis sitting alongside the very lonely bolt belay. We had to miss out the next two rocky sections you can see in the distance and took the path dropping down steeply into the bottom right corner of the picture.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mountain-experience-zermatt-via-ferrata.jpgMountain Experience Zermatt via ferrataNigel Lewis high up on the cliffs above Zermatt.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/stockhorn.jpgStockhornThe Stockhorn approached from the Gornergrat.2017-10-05T17:04:10+00:00weekly0.6https://mountain-experience.org/trip-reports/2017-10-04T16:44:07+00:00weekly0.6https://mountain-experience.org/trip-reports/ascent-of-mera-peak-nepal-2012/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mera-peak-mountain-experience.jpgFlags on the summit of Mera Peak, Nepal.Everest as a backdrop for the summit flags.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/everest-annotated.pngAnnotated view of EverestA view from the upper slopes of Mera Peak2017-10-04T16:43:40+00:00weekly0.6https://mountain-experience.org/trip-reports/a-loooong-day-out-on-italian-ridge/2017-10-04T16:03:54+00:00weekly0.6https://mountain-experience.org/trip-reports/everest-base-camp-by-the-long-way-round/2017-10-04T16:01:25+00:00weekly0.6https://mountain-experience.org/2017/05/21/this-years-first-trip-to-italy/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mountain-experience-wotg6.jpgLooking down the Sorrentine peninsularAnother fantastic view from the Walk of the Godshttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mountain-experience-amalfi-views.jpgLooking down to AmalfiThe view to Amalfi from the ancient republic's steps.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mountain-experience-ferriere-view.jpgValle de Ferriere viewLooking back up the valley from Pogerolahttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mountain-experience-sorrentine-peninsular.jpgVesuvius and the Sorrentine peninsularLooking back to the mainland from Caprihttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_5565_tonemapped.jpgVilla LysisOn the beautiful island of Capri2017-05-21T21:55:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2017/04/17/a-loooong-day-out-on-italian-ridge-the-matterhorn/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/548641.jpgView of the south face from Lago BleuNearly all of our route can be seen in this picture.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/548635.jpgview from our balcony, The Sporting HotelThe Carel Hut can be seen as a little silver speck about level with the summit of Testa Leone on the left of the picture. https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/548629.jpgDescending to the Carell hutSteve K abseiling alongside some of the fixed gear leading from the Carel Hut.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/548627.jpgThe Linceul icefield with the SW Ridge rising above itWhat a spot for moon bathing!https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/548623.jpg'Brocken Spectre.'Brocken Spectre over the south face of The Matterhornhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/548619.jpgPic TyndallNearing the start of the sw ridge descent. Switzerland is sunny but icy, Italy is cold but dry!https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/548614.jpgDescending below The Jordan LadderSteve K descending past the Jordan Ladderhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/548610.jpgSummit!Nigel Lewis at the Italian summit, Il cervino. The Matterhornhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/548606.jpgLooking back along Pic TyndallLooking back along Pic Tyndall from The Enjambee There are two climbers sitting on the top and two more descending the sw ridge. The steep skyline on the right caused us to move slowly later in the descent.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/548600.jpgOn the Mauvais Pas ledgeMauvais Pas Ledge Italian Route The Matterhorn2017-04-17T21:07:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2017/04/15/the-first-school-exped-of-2017-a-great-success/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/p3280043.jpgCooking on open wood firesStudents collected wood and cooked local food on open fires.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/p3270005.jpgTeam Bundi embarking on their adventurous journeyPupils from First Point School, Dubai, embarking on Day 1 of their adventurous journeyhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_3223_fotor.jpgDust Storm!A dust storm approaches Camp 12017-04-15T16:19:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2017/03/01/2017-overseas-expeditions-start-well-below-zero/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p2190053.jpgClimbers on the top pitch of Patri RightPatri is a multi pitch ice climb near Valnonteyhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_3146.jpgSnowshoeingNigel Lewis high above the village of Lillazhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_3157.jpgView to Mont BlancLooking across the Aosta valley from Lake de Loiehttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_3138.jpgAbove the multi pitch ice route, L'Acheronte, with views toward Gran ParadisoSouthern end of Valnontey valleyhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_3097.jpgLooking south from ValnonteyOur route took us high above the valley through the woods on the right hand side of the picture.2017-03-01T16:52:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2016/12/23/nadolig-llawen-merry-christmas-3/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016-christmas-card.jpgNadolig Llawen Happy ChristmasWishing you all a very Merry Christmas and more adventures off the beaten track for 2017.2016-12-23T16:33:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2016/12/01/final-school-expedition-for-2016-a-great-success/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_5082_fotor.jpgHippoHippo running into the Shire River at Liwonde, Malawihttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_5131_tonemapped.jpgLiwonde national park, MalawiLiwonde national park, near Mvuu Lodge.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2977.jpgStudents help to plant trees for safeguarding cropsStudents from American School of Dubai help to plant trees that will fix nitrogen into local farmer's fields.2016-12-01T19:40:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2016/09/28/lake-como-walks-a-big-success/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_3682_tonemapped_fotor.jpgView toward SwitzerlandLooking from Brenzio toward the Swiss border2016-09-28T15:10:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2016/09/15/a-great-week-starts-off-the-autumn-trekking-season/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_3597_tonemapped.jpgView from Le Chapeau ChaletLooking toward the Mer de Glace from Le Chapeau Chalethttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_3588_tonemapped_fotor.jpgMont Blanc just becoming free of the cloudsMt Blanc as seen from Le Prarion2016-09-15T13:40:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2016/08/10/a-fantastic-month-in-ecuador/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_3385.jpgImbabura summitLeader Team members, Nigel Lewis and Sophie M on the summit of Imbabura, 4,630 metres.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_3294_tonemapped.jpgMojanda LakeA lake fills the old calderahttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_3277_tonemapped.jpgCerro Negro, Mojanda ParkBeautiful walking in Mojanda https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_3164_tonemapped.jpgCayambe, EcuadorCayambe under morning clouds2016-08-10T21:04:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2016/06/22/trek-training-with-outdoorhire/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_2501.jpgSouth Downs poppiesstunning flowers in a beautiful part of the worldhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_2508.jpgThe way homeFollowing the obvious footpath as it turns back toward our finishing point2016-06-22T09:42:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2016/06/22/final-week-in-amalfi-brings-the-season-to-a-close/2016-06-22T09:33:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2016/05/28/another-great-week-more-great-walks/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/fullsizerender.jpgAbove MinoriDescending the path toward Minori2016-06-12T15:47:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2016/06/06/team-snakedance-in-the-iron-valley/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_2474.jpgValle delle FerriereBrooding clouds above the Iron Valley2016-06-06T20:18:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2016/05/21/all-good-things-come-to-an-end/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_2433.jpgClouds over BomeranoDescending into the Agerola basin on Amalfi walks.2016-05-21T07:31:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2016/03/12/8800ks-done-bring-it-on-2016/2016-03-12T00:51:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2015/12/05/nadolig-llawen-merry-christmas-2/2015-12-06T11:33:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2015/11/26/everest-base-camp-by-the-long-way-round-2/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-161.jpgOur campsite was just below 5,000 metres and well above the snow line.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-130.jpgOur Yaks leaving Lungden on the way toward the Renjo La.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-128.jpgNo doubt about it, this is the way!https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-120_1_2_tonemapped.jpgSun hitting higher peaks above Lungden.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-108.jpgTraders and pilgrims from Tibet pass this was on their journey from the Nangpa La to the south.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-078_79_80_tonemapped.jpgThamserku, 6,608 metres with Kantega, 6,685 to it's left.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-084.jpgThe peak of Kapsale, 5,583 metres sitting above Thamehttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-063_4_5_tonemapped.jpgThamserku dominating the far horizon.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-061.jpgInside the old monastery at Thambohttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-046_7_8_tonemapped.jpgThe view up the Thesebu Khola valley to Khumbi Yul Lha, 5,761 metres.2015-11-26T17:44:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2015/10/19/testing-weather-conditions-for-the-latest-nnas-silver-assessment/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_1676.jpgPoor visibility makes for testing conditionsAmalfi veterans Team 1. The weather meant that visibility was sometimes as low as 15metres.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_1666.jpgTaking a bearingStudents take a bearing to cross a featureless piece of groundhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_1665.jpgAutumn colours on NNAS courseStudents hand railing the edge of the escarpment2015-10-19T10:47:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2015/10/11/team-ultimo-finish-this-years-season-for-mountain-experience-on-the-amalfi-coast/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_1646.jpgTeam UltimoThe team enjoying their lunch after the rain.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_1647.jpgView toward Ravello from high on the side of Valle Dei FerriereTeam Ultimo enjoyed a fabulous view toward Ravello after dodging the storms.2015-10-11T16:39:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2015/10/11/another-great-week-finishes-on-the-amalfi-coast-for-team-quindici/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_1644.jpgTeam QuindiciTeam Quindici on the Walk of the Gods.2015-10-11T15:30:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2015/09/26/fiery-red-on-the-amalfi-coast/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1633.jpgTomatoes drying for winter use2015-09-26T12:54:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2015/09/17/yet-more-adventures-in-italy/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/amalfi-view-sept-15.jpgAmalfi view from Valle De FerrierA view down to Amalfi2015-09-17T09:51:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2015/09/02/a-whole-month-of-africa/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1271.jpgA mother and her familyA proud mum telling us about her family.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1488.jpgElephant at the waterholeA herd of elephant visiting a waterhole near our camp.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1722.jpgBuilding a classroom.Staff and students mixing concrete for a floor.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1744.jpgProject workInstalling windows into a classroom.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1868_tonemapped.jpgView from Mt MeruThe view from Meru summit with Little Meru, Rhino Point, the Ash cone and Kilimanjaro all visible.2015-09-02T21:58:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2015/07/30/a-great-three-weeks-in-vietnam/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/vietnam-2015-mountain-experience-124.jpgWorking the fieldsHot work in the fieldshttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/vietnam-2015-mountain-experience-850.jpgBlack H'Mong villagersSa Pa market placehttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/vietnam-2015-mountain-experience-733.jpgThe waterholeWater buffalo getting out of the heathttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1403.jpgDescending through paddy fieldsTeam members walking through the fields near Sa Pa, North Vietnamhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/vietnam-2015-mountain-experience-496.jpgTrekking near Sa PaRed Dzao villagers on the trail2015-07-30T13:29:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2015/06/09/third-successful-week-at-amalfi-finished/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/mountain-experience-team-photo.jpgMountain Experience Team photoTeam posing above the Walk of the Godshttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/mountain-experience-amalfi-coast-view-from-walk-of-the-gods.jpgMountain Experience Amalfi coast view from Walk of the GodsView down toward Capri from the Walk of the Gods2015-06-09T20:01:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2015/05/31/another-week-of-amalfi-adventures/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mountain-experience-team-rapeedo.jpgMountain Experience Team RapeedoExplore clients on the Walk of the Godshttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mountain-experience-passion-flower.jpgMountain Experience passion flowerPassion Flower at the side of the trackhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mountain-experience-capri-view.jpgMountain Experience Capri viewView from Villa Lysis, Capri, back to the mainland2015-05-31T16:25:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2015/05/23/sun-and-fun-on-the-amalfi-coast/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mountain-experience-walk-of-the-gods.jpgSenterio Degli DeiThe beautiful Walk of the Gods takes the high ground between Bomerano and Nocelle high above the Mediterranean coastline before dropping down to Positanohttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mountain-experience-team-ultra.jpgTeam Ultra above the Valle De Ferrierehigh above the valley floor 2015-05-23T09:35:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2015/05/04/three-students-achieve-silver-navigation-award/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mountain-experience-org-nnas-may-15-2.jpgMountain Experience NNAS course May 2015North face of Craig Cerrig Gleisiad.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mountain-experience-org-nnas-may-3.jpgMountain Experience on Fan FrynychJohn, Gareth and Penny on Fan Frynych, with the best visibility of the weekend.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mountain-experience-org-nnas-may-1.jpgNNAS students on Waun RyddNNAS students planning their route across featureless ground in poor visibility.2015-05-04T17:42:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2015/04/09/from-nepal-to-snowdon-with-camps-international/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/mountain-experience-snowdon-dawn.jpgSnowdon DawnView to Yr Aran from Snowdon summit.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/mountain-experience-snowdon-dawn-1.jpgSnowdon DawnSunrise over llyn llydaw from Snowdon summithttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1114.jpgSuperb accomodation at "The Last Resort"https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1111.jpgWalking home from school, Nepali stylehttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1094.jpgLooking north to Tibet2015-04-09T22:56:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2015/03/01/international-mountain-leader-award/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/mountain-experience-pyrenees-scenery.jpgMountain Experience Pyrenees sceneryCambre D'Ase and Eyne Valley, Pyrenees Orientalshttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/mountain-experience-winter-iml-kit.jpgMountain Experience winter IML kitjust some of the kit carried by a winter IMLhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/mountain-experience-snowshoe-trek.jpgSnowshoe trekking in the PyreneesSnowshoe trekking in the French Pyrenees2015-03-01T23:02:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2015/02/15/a-few-places-left-on-spring-2015-nnas-silver-award/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/photo-3.jpgMountain Experience NNAS Silver Course December 2013Gordon A prepares to set the route whilst the others are going to track him. Mountain Experience NNAS course.2015-02-15T17:14:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2014/12/13/everest-base-camp-by-the-long-way-round/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-gokyo-pano.jpgPanoramic view from the Renjo La.The view to Gokyo from the Renjo La. Everest is the high peak on the left above the lake.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-873_4_5_tonemapped.jpgRoad to PhakdingOne of the places we passed through in both directions.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-850.jpgMule trainMules carrying loads over the suspension bridge south of Namche Bazaar.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-844.jpgHuge porter loadsBig loads being carried to Namche Bazaar for market day.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-832.jpgThe road homeGetting closer to Namche Bazaar.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-827.jpgMountain pathThe seemingly endless path leading to Namche Bazaar.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-772_3_4_tonemapped.jpgViews of NuplaFinally we were able to see Nupla again, a view which had dominated the valley above Namche Bazaar.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-769_70_71_tonemapped.jpgOlder stupaStupas, Mani stones, chortens and carved boulders dominated the path in every direction.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-735_6_7_tonemapped.jpgStupa above DingbocheA stupa surrounded by Darchor flags.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mountain-experience-nepal-2014-712_3_4_tonemapped.jpgIsland PeakA view to Island Peak from Chukkung Ri.2015-11-26T17:44:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2014/12/12/nadolig-llawen-happy-christmas/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mountain-experience-xmas-2014.jpgMountain Experience Xmas 2014Wishing you all the best for 20152014-12-12T17:24:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2014/04/10/winter-training-for-mountain-experience-staff/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mountain-experience-norway-2014-winter-navigation.jpgWinter Navigationstudents in Norway getting to grips with navigation in snow covered terrainhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mountain-experience-norway-2014-avalanche-rescue.jpgAvalanche rescuestudents in Norway using a transceiver to pinpoint a buried casualtyhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/morocco-april-2014-054.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAApproaching the summit of Toubkal, Moroccan High Atlas.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/norway-2014-022.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMountain Experience winter training with Plas Y Brenin.2014-12-04T15:41:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2014/12/03/nigel-lewis-passes-iml-summer-assessment/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mountain-experience-norway-2014.jpgwinter IML trainingwinter training in Norway2014-12-03T22:40:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2014/11/21/ascending-mera-peak-nepal-2012/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/nepal-april-may-2012-372.jpgCrossing the Zatrwa Laabove the snowline on the Zatrwa Lahttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/nepal-april-may-2012-316.jpgIn the forest zonedescending down through forest and rhododendronhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/nepal-april-may-2012-311.jpgMakeshift bridgeHinku valley makeshift bridgehttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/nepal-april-may-2012-302.jpgcrossing the boulder field above TangnagGlacial streams and boulder fields above Tangnaghttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/nepal-may-2012-035.jpgMera Peak summitFlags on the summit of Mera Peak with a view of Everest in the backgroundhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/everest-view-from-mera-peak.jpgEverest viewThis shot was taken from about 6,300m on the slopes of Mera Peak. A stunning view of the highest mountains in the world behind us.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/nepal-april-may-2012-270.jpgAbove the Mera GlacierTrekkers dwarfed by the peaks above the Mera Lahttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/mera-la-base-camp.jpgMera La base campOur first view into the Hongu valley.https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/nepal-april-may-2012-241.jpgAbove KhareMoving toward the Mera glacierhttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/nepal-april-may-2012-216.jpgMountain view above KhareThe view from a ridge above Khare2014-11-21T16:13:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2014/11/12/two-successful-candidates-in-the-last-of-this-years-nnas-silver-assessments/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/mountain-experience-rainbow-nnas-nov-2014.jpgRainbow on day two of NNAS Silver assessment with Mountain ExperienceIt's not always bad weather!https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/mountain-experience-ingrid-nnas-nov-2014.jpgIngrid on the summit of Fan Fawr with Mountain ExpereienceIngrid planning her descent during a Silver NNAS assessmenthttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/mountain-experience-heather-nnas-nov-2014.jpgHeather plotting the next leg of her assessment with Mountain ExperienceHeather undertaking her NNAS Silver assessment with Mountain Experience2014-11-12T22:38:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2014/07/06/summer-expeditions-are-starting-now/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo.jpgOff to Nicaragua2014-07-06T17:10:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2014/06/19/mountain-experience-are-now-accredited-dofe-expedition-assessors/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/mountain-experience-expedition-training.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAExpedition Training in wet North Wales2014-06-19T22:07:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2014/06/19/a-great-little-course/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/mountain-experience-nnas-june-14-b.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGayle M working on her next leg during a Silver National Navigation Award Schemehttps://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/mountain-experience-nnas-june-14-a.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGayle M identifying features from the map during a Silver National Navigation Award Scheme2014-06-19T22:06:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2013/08/02/testimonial/2013-12-21T16:15:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2013/08/06/return-of-the-sun/2013-12-21T16:14:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2013/08/19/11-four-thousanders-in-5-days/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/valais-panorama.jpgvalais panoramaView from The Parrotspitze2013-12-21T16:13:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2013/08/21/national-navigation-award-scheme/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/liskamm-in-bw.jpgLiskamm in BWThe path is easy if you know what you're doing!2013-12-21T16:11:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2013/08/22/so-why-should-i-go-for-a-walk/2013-12-21T16:09:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2013/10/28/6-pass-silver-navigation-award-in-harsh-weather/2013-12-21T16:08:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2013/11/12/nigel-lewis-passes-international-mountain-leader-speed-navigation-assessment/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo.jpgSpeed NavMarker flag on IML Speed Nav test2014-08-30T13:47:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2013/12/08/four-pass-nnas-silver-award/2013-12-21T16:06:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2013/12/21/nadolig-llawen-merry-christmas/https://mountain-experience.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mountain-experience-xmas.jpgMountain Experience XmasMountain experience wish you all a very merry Christmas and best wishes for 2014.2013-12-21T16:02:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2013/08/04/launch-party-a-great-success/2013-08-05T16:21:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2013/08/02/more-of-the-site-is-now-up-and-running/2013-08-02T07:46:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.org/2013/05/30/website-coming-soon/2013-06-09T07:30:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mountain-experience.orgdaily1.02025-02-02T22:03:09+00:00