Congratulations Janet!
(20th Jun)
When Janet Pickett stood on the summit of Mount Everest on 23 May, she became one of the few British women to complete the Seven Summits. Janet, a doctor from Cambridge, climbed Kilimanjaro in 2001, then Denali (2004), Aconcagua and Carstensz (2006), Vinson (2007) all with Jagged Globe. She also summited Elbrus in 2007, before topping out on Cho Oyu to gain 8,000m experience before going to Everest. Janet climbed the world's highest mountain in May this year, as part of our team, reaching the top with Adele Pennington. We would like to congratulate Janet on this superb achievement and have added some great shots of her on Everest to the photo gallery... [read more]
Last minute Alps
(20th Jun)
Here is the latest on availability for our Alpine Courses this coming summer:
Alpine Introduction - 26 July (2 places)
Alpine Introduction - 2 August (1 place)
Alpine Introduction - 9 August (1 place)
Alpine Introduction - 16 August (1 place)
Alpine Introduction - 23 August (1 place only available with Alpine Introduction Mont Blanc Extension 30 August)
Alpine Introduction - 30 August (3 places)
Alpine Introduction - 6 September (2 places)
Alpine Introduction - 13 September (places)
Alpine Introduction Mont Blanc Extension - 6 September (3 places)
Alpine Introduction Mont Blanc Extension - 13 September (2 places)
Haute Route - 26 July (1 place)
Haute Route - 9 August (places)
Haute Route - 16 August (places)
Oberland 4,000ers - 28 June (1 place)
Oberland 4,000ers - 2 August (1 place)
Oberland 4,000ers - 9 August (1 place)
Saas 4,000ers - 30 August (3 places)
Saas 4,000ers - 13 September (3 places)
Zermatt 4,000ers - 12 July (1 place)
Zermatt 4,000ers - 2 August (1 place)
Zermatt 4,000ers - 16 August (1 place)
That's it folks! For more information and on-line booking... [read more]
The Bocchette Way - 1 place
(20th Jun)
We have a place on each of our Bocchette Way Via Ferrata Courses on 2 and 9 August. The Bocchette Way is a spectacular hut to hut journey through the Brenta Dolomites. Using lanyards to clip into cables and wire walk ways, we traverse the spine of a long limestone ridge through the course of a week. The Bocchette Way is exposed and requires a good level of fitness, so is suitable for keen hill walkers, looking for a challenge. [read more about The Bocchette Way]
David Hamilton on Rush Peak and Hunza Valley Trek
(19th Jun)
Just back in the UK after leading Jagged Globe's 2008 Everest team, David is getting ready to spend the summer in the Karakoram. This will be his 22nd season running expeditions in Northern Pakistan. After organising the equipment and local staff for Jagged Globe expeditions to Muztag Ata and Cathedral Peak, David will be leading the Rush Peak and the Hunza Valley trek in September (30 Aug - 14 Sep). This challenging 2 week trek, close to the Karakoram Highway, is included in the Jagged Globe programme for the first time in 2008. Read David's account of his reconnaissance trip to the area last summer or view the pictures here.
[read more about Rush Peak & The Hunza Valley]
Adele Pennington to lead 21 July Kilimanjaro - Western Breach
(18th Jun)
Adele Pennington is now leading our upcoming Kilimanjaro - Western Breach expedition, which departs the UK on 21 July. Adele is fresh from her recent success on Everest (see photo) and has climbed Kilimanjaro on five previous occasions. If you would like to join Adele and her team, please get in touch with her at the Jagged Globe office. This will be our first expedition to climb the Western Breach since it re-opended last December. [read more about Kilimanjaro - Western Breach]
Aconcagua season update
(16th Jun)
Our first Aconcagua expedition of next season begins on 7 December, with five expeditions in total running until mid-February 2009. All of our leaders on these expeditions have been to Aconcagua before, so know the challenges that team members will face! The first two expeditions now only have a few places left, with those starting after Christmas also beginning to fill. If you would like to talk to us about the mountain, and what you can expect from this type of expedition, please get in touch. [read more about Aconcagua]
Steve Bell on Khumbu Climber
(13th Jun)
Jagged Globe CEO and IFMGA Guide, Steve Bell, will be working together with Paul Farmer (IFMGA) on one of our Khumbu Climber expeditions this coming autumn. Our 10 October departure is now fully booked, but there are still places available on the 3 October team, led by Paul and Steve. Khumbu Climber is based around the Khumbu Valley and aims to climb Pokalde, Island Peak and Lobuje East in a 4-week trip from the UK. [read more about Khumbu Climber]
Photos from May rock courses
(13th Jun)
![[Superb weather on our rock courses in May 2008, 6 kb]](http://www.bestalps.com/pages/020708/10_files/_images_t_3735.jpg) Instructor, Sam Leary, has sent us a few photos from one of our rock climbing courses in May. You can't beat Snowdonia when the weather is like this! Our Rock Courses continue throughout the summer months, with guides and instructors including Dave Walsh, Ed Chard, Andy Chapman and Sam. [read more]
Denali - new images
(10th Jun)
Tom Briggs has added 30+ new images from his recent expedition to Denali to the West Buttress gallery. He has also updated the information describing the climb... [read more] or [read more about Denali (McKinley)]
Everest - They've Done It!
(23rd May)
Whilst we slept, David and Adele and the team crept up the SE Ridge from the South Col to the Top of the World. With a forecast for cloud and increasing wind due at 6 o'clock this morning, the Team were suited and booted and off from the South Col by 10 pm, last night. As usual, there was a strong wind over the col, which made the initial few hours to midnight searingly cold. By the time they were on the Balcony, they were well into their stride and climbing quickly under the light of the moon and a star-studded night.
Less than 3 hours later they were on the South Summit, the precipice of the Hilary Step, illuminated by moonlight, lying between them and the top. Having got away early, and having climbed very quickly, they were not ensnarled by others as had teams who had been here the night before. But, rock, ice, altitude, sub-zero temperatures plus a finite supply of oxygen provide more than enough challenge, best faced quickly, without the need for hanging around.
When David radioed a sitrep to base camp, Mara could hear Pasang distinctly imploring "bistari!" (slow down!) Normally, speed is of the essence but the vanguard of the team had been moving so quickly so far, that not only were they due to cheat the weather forecast, but the sunrise as well! The first people on the top were there by 5:30 and because of darkness, in no mood to linger. Even allowing for the height of Everest and the advantage of being able to peer further over the horizon, the night sky is jet black at these altitudes, and the sun couldn't catch them before the front runners headed down to avoid the worst of the cold.
Meanwhile, still apace, Adele with the remainder of the team moved over the Hillary Step and took the last few gasping steps to the top. By 07:20, the outbound journey was complete – just the return, and often the most worrying part of the job to do! So, it was with some relief that, without incident, the team radio crackled once more and reported the team safely back at the South Col, complete by mid-day. Now to lie in their tents and at last to enjoy the sun! [read more]
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Everest South Col 2008 (in Progress) "Our 11th expedition to climb Everest via the South Col route runs from late March to early June and is led by two-time Everest summiteer, David Hamilton, who will be assisted by Adele..."
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Latest Trip Reports
Mera Peak - 19 April to 12 May "A successful expedition with 7 out of 11 members summiting on Mera Peak (6476m) on 4th May in perfect calm and clear weather. The trek followed the itinerary with the acclimatization..."
report added 10th Jun
The Heroes of Base Camp
"EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK 27TH APR – 16 MAY 2008
Paul W, the expedition leader, met up with most people at Heathrow terminal 3 (thankfully not terminal 5): Aled, Jon, Menake, Mark, Nic..."
report added 22nd May
Mera and Island Peak - 5 April to 4 May '08
"Good weather helped us in achieving 100% success on Mera, a safe crossing of the Amphu Labsta, and all to the summit of Island Peak, who started up out of High Camp. But more importantly a..."
report added 6th May
Ama Dablam 2007
"My expedition goal was to get everyone to the top. This is rarely achieved on mountains like Ama Dablam with variables such as weather, ability, health and motivation, impacting on a..."
report added 4th Mar
Kilimanjaro - Umbwe Route 4 to 16 Feb '08
"Team members congregated at Amsterdam airport having flown from regional airports in the UK. Identifying Jagged Globe clients was a bit of a challenge as there were a few people waiting at..."
report added 18th Feb
Aconcagua - 17 Jan to 10 Feb '08
"After a long and unfortunate delayed flight out to South America, we eventually arrived in Buenos Aires and after a meal by the river, we caught the flight Mendoza where we were taken to..."
report added 12th Feb
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