http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/reports.html The Mountaineering Specialist. weekly 2 2009-01-06T12:21+00:00 2009-01-06T12:21+00:00 Copyright (c) 2009 Jagged Globe Ltd Jagged Globe (mailto:climb@jagged-globe.co.uk) http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/reports_read.html?id=711 2009-01-06T12:21+00:00 The most emotionally and physically difficult trip I've ever done, but an experience I will remember forever. Every aspect of the trip was excellent - the whole team made it to the summit, and the... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/reports_read.html?id=710 Paul Donovan 2008-12-22T11:41+00:00 Independently Keith & Gerrit made their own way out to Ushuaia, where we all met up before boarding the Polar Pioneer, our ship and base for the next 12 days. Today, Ushuaia enjoyed glorious... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/reports_read.html?id=709 Mungo Ross 2008-12-17T11:52+00:00 I managed to become violently ill in Kathmandu after the Mera Peak expedition (ironically after we had all survived 3 weeks with good health), so spent a few days at the Summit Hotel resting before... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/reports_read.html?id=708 Caroline Ogden 2008-12-15T14:59+00:00 It was not until arriving at the Summit Hotel in Kathmandu that the expedition members finally all met each other. Bill, Barry, Archie, Rob and Andy had travelled from the UK. From Australia and New... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/reports_read.html?id=707 Paul Donovan 2008-12-12T11:52+00:00 After meeting up with Rob & Roger, we made a swift transition from the UK, through Madrid & onto BA. After an eight hour stop over and a city in 30°C heat, it was onto Ushuaia with its low... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/reports_read.html?id=706 John Stephen Owers 2008-11-29T00:00+00:00 I arrived in Quito, the capital of Ecuador 24hs after leaving home in the North East of England to be met by our Ecuadorian guide Gaspar Navarrete. After a couple of hours rest I met some of the... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/reports_read.html?id=705 Gaspar Navarrete 2008-11-27T12:01+00:00 This team enjoyed 100% success on all five peaks, as well as the overall cultural experience of visiting Ecuador. Eleni D, Bill H, Steve O, Ramiro (local guide) and myself (Gaspar) reached the... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/reports_read.html?id=704 Ian Barker 2008-11-18T09:22+00:00 A lot of people ask me “how do you go about preparing to climb your first 6,000m + Himalayan peak?” I usually reply “get fit, have a steady & slow acclimatization plan and good back-up” and... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/reports_read.html?id=703 Ian Hey 2008-11-17T10:33+00:00 A slightly unusual trip this one, in that the whole group would be together for the trip to Everest Base Camp and a few days after, but would then split with 6 of the team walking out with one of our... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/reports_read.html?id=702 2008-11-14T10:54+00:00 One of the best groups I have had the privilege to lead. Everyone got on so well it was a pleasure to be there and the bonus of course was that we enjoyed perfect conditions which allowed eight of... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/reports_read.html?id=701 Mungo Ross 2008-11-11T09:33+00:00 "As per the Itinerary" just about sums up this, the last of this year's Jagged Globe Mera expeditions. The group of 12 members have enjoyed good health, each other's company, near perfect weather and... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/reports_read.html?id=700 Caroline Ogden 2008-11-10T15:55+00:00 An enthusiastic and clean team meets at Heathrow and during the journey to Katmandu, which goes without hitch! We all meet up at the Summit Hotel make some introductions. There are 9 team members... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/reports_read.html?id=699 2008-11-06T15:10+00:00 Team member, Keith Hampson has posted this report on his own website: "We were woken by Neal at 0155 saying it was... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/reports_read.html?id=698 Terry Moore 2008-10-31T14:26+00:00 An amazing spell of good weather for 3 ˝ weeks ensured that all peaks were climbed and that the Cho La pass was crossed with ease. Our small group of 5 climbers and 9 Nepali support staff enjoyed a... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/reports_read.html?id=697 Guy Jarvis 2008-10-28T12:06+00:00 Eleven trekkers assembled at the Summit Hotel in Kathmandu with myself on 3 October ready to trek to Everest via the high passes. This trek ignores the obvious way to Everest up the deep Dudh Koshi...