Shorter Trips
List Trips
The following trips can all be completed in 2 weeks or less.
Mountaineering in the Greater Ranges is by definition a time-consuming activity. Due to the need to acclimatise, only the most accessible mountains of 5,000m or more can be climbed in less than 2-weeks from the UK.Read more about Shorter trips »
Polar Expedition Training - Refresher
Join us in Norway's Telemark region on the tiny island of Hovden on Lake Mossvatn at the southern end of the Hardangervidda.
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to be announcedDuration
5 Nights(4 days climbing)
Region
The Cold Regions
Polar Expedition Training
This is the perfect training trip for those who are planning to join us on a longer ski trip (The South Pole - The Last Degree, The North Pole - The Last Degree, Greenland Icecap Crossing). Join us 'on tour' in Norway, practising the skills you need to enjoy the snow and the mountains along the way.
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to be announcedDuration
7 Nights(6 days climbing)
Region
The Cold Regions
Skarvheimen Nordic Ski Tour
Now you’ve been on several winter trips already, and simply love being in stunning high mountain scenery. Skarvheimen, an area located to the north of Finse in between the Hardangervidda and Joutnheimen mountains.
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to be announcedDuration
6 Nights(6 days climbing)
Region
The Cold Regions
Climb Mount Meru
Mount Meru (4,556m) is a dormant volcano located 70Km to the west of Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania. This action-packed trip climbs Mount Meru over four days, staying at Mirikamba Hut (2,520m) and Saddle Hut (3,566m) en route to the top. The lower slopes of Meru are full of wildlife - it's common to see Water Buffalo, Zebra, Giraffe...
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from £2,595.00 from £1,595.00 Deposit £250.00Duration
7 NightsRegion
Africa
Hardangervidda Crossing
Join us in the Norwegian mountains as we cross the Hardangervidda, skiing from Geilo to Rjukan. This is a committing trip travelling over the high Arctic plateau of the Hardanger - famous for its links with the Heroes of Telemark and used as a training ground by Amundsen before his expedition to the South Pole
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to be announcedDuration
9 Nights(8 days climbing)
Region
The Cold Regions
Norway - Fjell to Fjord
Norway is a country of great contrasts. In late summer the mountains are just as dramatic as in winter and the weather can change from warm clear days to sharp frosts with snow on the higher peaks. The temperatures vary from +15C to around 0C. Where east meets west - this trip to the Skarvheimen mountain range has it all!
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from £2,895.00 from £2,595.00 Deposit £250.00Duration
8 NightsRegion
Europe
Norway - Land of the Giants
Join us trekking through the wild and rocky landscape of Norway's highest mountains, as we traverse the Jotunheimen National Park from north east to south west.
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from £2,995.00 from £2,495.00 Deposit £350.00Duration
8 NightsRegion
Europe
Winter Toubkal Climb
Mount Toubkal in Morocco is a justifiably popular trek, being easily accessible from Marrakech via the village of Imlil, the gateway to the High Atlas Mountains.
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from £1,045.00 Deposit £160.00Duration
8 NightsRegion
Africa
Mount Emler and Cappadocia
Visit Turkey's Aladaglar and Taurus Mountains, trekking to the summit of Mount Emler before visiting world-famous Cappadocia
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from £1,895.00 from £1,495.00 Deposit £250.00Duration
9 NightsRegion
Europe
Mount Kenya - Chogoria Route
This trek is to Point Lenana (4,985m), Mount Kenya's trekking summit. It is via the Chogoria route, by far the most scenic and interesting route through the forests and moorland areas of Mount Kenya National Park.
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from £4,595.00 from £3,595.00 Deposit £350.00Duration
9 NightsRegion
Africa
Mount Ararat
Turkey's snow capped Mount Ararat is located in the far north east of the country and is regularly climbed by those without mountaineering experience. At 5,137m it is important to take time to acclimatise, which we do by climbing Mount Artos (3,550m), before travelling to Ararat.
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from £2,795.00 from £2,295.00 Deposit £250.00Duration
10 NightsRegion
Europe
Mount Kenya Summit
An expedition to the 'climber's' summits of Mount Kenya - Nelion and Batian. 19 pitches of technical rock climbing and the crossing of the "Gates of Mist". One of the most famous alpine climbs in the world.
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from £6,395.00 from £5,695.00 Deposit £450.00Duration
11 Nights(10 days climbing)
Region
Africa
Ausangate Circuit Peru
Ausangate is located in the Cordillera Vilcanota, in Southern Peru. It is reached by flying from Lima to Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, then trekking in from the village of Tinke. Ausangate is the highest peak in a range that sees far fewer visitors than the more popular Cordillera Blanca in Northern Peru. Because of this...
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from £3,495.00 from £2,495.00 Deposit £350.00Duration
14 Nights(11 days climbing)
Region
South America
Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades
Kilimanjaro is a superb challenge for fit walkers. Our 11-day trek via the Lemosho Glades is designed to optimise acclimatisation, giving you a greater chance of reaching the top. Optional Safari extension.
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from £3,795.00 from £2,795.00 Deposit £250.00Duration
11 NightsRegion
Africa
Mount Kazbek
Mount Kazbek is a 5,047m peak located on the border between Russia and Georgia in the Caucasus Mountains. It is an attractive mountain, which you climb on this expedition via the most popular route from the south. This is a culturally interesting mountaineering trip with an exploratory feel to it.
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from £3,595.00 from £3,095.00 Deposit £350.00Duration
11 NightsRegion
Europe
Antisana
Antisana is a rarely climbed peak in a remote and interesting part of Ecuador. This 13-day itinerary includes acclimatisation ascents of Rucu Pichincha (4,650m), Corazon (4,788m) and Iliniza Norte (5,126m) and is suitable for Alpinists with previous experience on routes of PD/Scottish II or above.
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from £3,645.00 from £2,545.00 Deposit £350.00Duration
13 NightsRegion
South America
Climb Cotopaxi Volcano
One of the world's highest active volcanoes, Cotopaxi (5,897m), is a much sought after prize for mountaineers. This new itinerary treks to Cotopaxi from Quito, taking in the walking summits of Pasochoa (4,200m) and Ruminahui (4,600m).
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from £3,845.00 from £2,645.00 Deposit £350.00Duration
13 NightsRegion
South America
Greenland Mountaineer
Greenland is a country of superlatives; a land where the massive glaciers that flow off an icecap are second in scale only to Antarctica fringe. On this expedition we aim to explore and climb on this vast chain of mountains running over 2500km down the east coast.
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from £6,995.00 from £6,495.00 Deposit £650.00Duration
15 NightsRegion
The Cold Regions
Nevado Pisco
The Peruvian Andes are considered by many to be the most beautiful and impressive mountains in the world, with Nevado Pisco being one of the most popular snow-capped summits with stunning panoramic views.
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from £4,895.00 from £3,295.00 Deposit £350.00Duration
15 NightsRegion
South America
Khosar Gang
Following expeditions to Khosar Gang in 2022, 2024 and 2025, David Hamilton is returning once again to lead the 2026 expedition.
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from £4,895.00 from £3,995.00 Deposit £350.00Duration
16 NightsRegion
Karakoram
Rush Peak and The Hunza Valley
This two-week itinerary enables adventurous trekkers to experience some of the best mountain scenery in Pakistan's dramatic Karakoram Range.
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from £4,995.00 from £3,995.00 Deposit £350.00Duration
16 NightsRegion
KarakoramIntroduction
The following trips can all be completed in 2 weeks or less.
Mountaineering in the Greater Ranges is by definition a time-consuming activity. Due to the need to acclimatise, only the most accessible mountains of 5,000m or more can be climbed in less than 2-weeks from the UK. In Nepal, for example, just reaching the base of the mountains often takes nearly two weeks.
However, we recognise that there is a demand for short breaks to mountains outside of the European Alps and so we've included some of the best destinations available. Despite the long flight, the volcanoes of Ecuador are very accessible with dirt tracks allowing you to drive quite high up into the mountains. Mexico also benefits from a similar infrastructure. In Europe, the Caucasus can be reached quite quickly, with the lower slopes of Elbrus being a popular ski resort. Mongolia is remote and adventurous, but the mountains are not too high. Our Mongolian Climber expedition is as much about the travel experience as the actualy mountaineering and packs in a lot depsite being just 2 weeks long.
