Our Journal
Keep up to date with the goings on in the mountain world. We're usually in the mountains ourselves, but whenever we have time to sit down and write some entries we will. If you have some topics you are interested in, why not send us a post that we can share here?
Chamonix Summer Alpine Skills: Frequently Asked Questions
Is there WiFi in the mountain huts? No. All mountain huts are fairly basic and do not provide WiFi. Some huts will have phone signal but we cannot guarantee this...
Ice Climbing: Frequently Asked Questions
What is ice climbing? Ice climbing is a form of climbing that involves ascending frozen waterfalls, cliffs, and other ice formations using specialised tools such as ice axes, crampons, and...
Monte Rosa Spaghetti Tour: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monte Rosa Spaghetti Tour? Nestled within the Monte Rosa massif are 17 recognised peaks (12 that are over 4000m). Over the course of 6 days you will aim...
Eiger: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Eiger? The Eiger is a mountain in the Swiss Alps, located in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. It is well known for its steep north face...
Matterhorn: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Matterhorn? The Matterhorn is a pyramid-shaped mountain peak located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It is one of the most iconic and recognizable mountains in...
Getting To Your Adventure: The Himalayas
Once you've got your Visa you will be met by an Adventure Base representative in arrivals. Please keep an eye out for wither your name or the Adventure Base logo....
Getting To Your Adventure: Monte Rosa Spaghetti Tour
For our Monte Rosa Spaghetti Tour based trips we typically work with Hotel Aristella, Steinmattweg 7, 3920, Zermatt. We will confirm with you the accommodation for your trip in our...
Gran Paradiso Ski: Frequently Asked Questions
What's the food like? Don’t worry, you'll stay well fed and watered on this trip. You will be ski touring for 3-5 hours a day so you'll work up quite...
Off Piste Skiing Intro: Frequently Asked Questions
What's the weather like? Be prepared for a real mix of weather and temperatures, from freezing cold early mornings to warm sunny afternoons. There really is no knowing what to...