22nd July we reached the summit of Pik Lenin, 7134m.
Now back for a few days rest in Osh and Bishkek before heading to Khan Tengri and Pik Pobeda.
Tag: trekking
Kyrgyzstan
Arriving in Bishkek the capital of Krygyzstan in a heatwave, 40C.
First stop Ibn Sina Peak popularly known as Pik Lenin, 7134m.
Another Aconcagua success
Aconcagua and Argentina is always such a great trip to lead.
On the 8th January, the 13 who started out for the summit all 13 stood on the top of the highest mountain in the Western and Southern Hemispheres.
Rekindling a love of sport climbing
It’s been at least 15 years since I clipped bolts seriously on steep overhanging limestone.
Climbing in the Frankenjura for the first time was incredible along with our visits to the mega “kletterhalle” of Munich, Vienna and Innsbruck has made we wish I was younger.
High points in Europe
So we have spent nearly 2 months touring Europe in our newly converted van.
We’ve been ticking the highest mountains of each country as we enjoy these amazing areas; Germany (Zugspitze), Slovakia (Gerlachovsky), Poland (Rysy), Czech (Snezka), Austria (Grossglockner) with more to come.
The winter season has started in the UAE
All the courses and hikes are now up and running in the mountains of the UAE and Oman.
Choose from rock climbing, biking and hiking. Sean has such a vast experience of leading clients in this region that there will always be somewhere new to explore for individuals and groups.
Contact seanjdjames (at) yahoo.co.uk or call / Whatsapp +971 (0) 50 124 6478
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Down time
On an Everest expedition there is always lots of time free.
Team members find many different ways to amuse themselves: Reading, writing, growing strange facial hair, discussing the Bristol Stool Scale, making rock sculptures, listening to music…
Here ex-headmaster Andy is restimulating his interest in art. Kept company by a local cat, he will have a fine collection by the end of the 2 months.
Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain
The hike up Jebel Hafeet from the Green Mubazzarah is stunning
The desert and rock formations are slowly revealed
The summit is over 1200m and the temperature difference is noticeable
The Hatta Dams, UAE
Not all of the UAE is desert
Exploring around the beautiful Hatta area today
Water makes an adventure so much more pleasant
Fossil Rock, UAE
Another great group last weekend
Here hiking on the amazing features of Fossil Rock in the UAE
Views over the Arabian desert, the cityscape of Dubai and towards the Hajar Mountains in the East
