I recommend this course 150%! I wish I could do it every year.

The trip was fantastic, the winter skills prep was a great opportunity to try new skills and re-master what I’d learnt previously, despite the summit bid being called off the guides found us some amazing alternative activities which I absolutely loved. All of the Alpine climbing and scrambling were real highlights for me. Nothing could have improved this experience, I loved it all. The Hotel in Chamonix was amazing and really comfortable, a great relax after mountain exped. An amazing adventure, despite the disappointment of the weather preventing a summit.

I’d also like to expressly mention the excellent leadership of David Gladwin (head guide) and the amazing assistance of guides Luke Davies, Guy Steven and ‘Stephano’, they were truly excellent, knowledgeable, helpful and hugely supportive. The decisions on the exped were regularly discussed and communicated and we were kept informed of every decision in a clear and timely manner.

An amazing, challenging week full of experiences. The highlights for me was the difficulty of the trail and each time we arrived to a sign of the freedom trail. I feel like there was nothing that could improve this trip – it was excellent. The logistics were great, food was excellent and the guides were great, sensitive and patient.

Our guide Ben was absolutely amazing, couldn’t recommend him enough. We all got on so well and he made the whole experience challenging, but fun. He had some top playlists on in the minibus and shared great facts along the way on our hikes. Rafting was brilliant and I felt extremely safe.

I think doing something different, taking you out of your comfort zone and normal home comforts and being challenged a bit is great.

It was thoughtful thinking of those who did the trip without all the comforts we had like waterproof trousers and food etc… escapism, time to think, time to get to know people, time to get to know yourself and how you adapt to situations. It was very varied, each day was different, it was great being outside in nature away from everything!