Recommendations
Check out all my recommendations for services that support my work. I try to promote local business with excellent customer services.
Recommended
Equipment Shops
Here’s my list of awesome independent gear shops, whether you’re passing by and dropping in, or buying online, you’ll be sure to receive excellent advice and customer service.
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V12 Outdoor
Based in Llanberis, North Wales. Climbing and mountaineering gear specialists.
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Joe Brown's / The Climbers Shop
Based in Llanberis and Capel Curig, Snowdonia, and Ambleside, Lake District. Climbing and mountaineering gear specialists.
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Outside
Based in Hathersage, Peak District. Climbing and mountaineering gear specialists.
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Backcountry UK
Based in Ilkley, Yorkshire Dales. Backcountry skiing equipment specialists.
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B&B's / Guesthouses / Hotels
A good nights kip is essential for big days out in adventurous places. Here’s my recommendations of my usual haunts, if you’re looking for something different please give me a shout.
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Dol Peris Guest House, Llanberis
Situated in the centre of Llanberis, Snowdonia. This is the ideal base for climbing and mountaineering in North Wales
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Chalet Les Frenes, Chamonix
A simple B&B situatated away from the hussle and bussle of Chamonix, but conviently positioned to easliy access the mountains in Summer and Winter.
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Hotel Aiguille de la Tsa, Arolla
Pictureques and quiet hotel sat high in the Arolla valley, ideally positioned for Summer and Winter adventures.
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Hotel Tannehof, Zermatt
Smack bang in the centre of Zermatt, this modest hotel offer great values for money where no where else does.
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Campsites
Pitch your tent, thrown in a sleeping bag and mat, then walk to the local pub. Here’s my favourites.
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Fricsan Camping, nr Llanberis
Basic camping with pizza bakehouse, what more could you want.
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Camping Du Glacier d'Argentiere, nr Chamonix
The legendary "sloping field"! It's not that bad! Standard camping and van "hooks ups" in the heart of the Mt Blanc Massif. Pizza van stops by.
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Camping La Sorgente, nr Courmayeur
Perfect campsite, in the stunning Val Veny. Pizza, Espresso, Gelato, massive mountains!
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Camping Molignon, nr Arolla
This fully featured campsite, has it all, found in the quiet Arolla valley. Good pizza restaurant.
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Camping d'Ailefroide, Ecrins National Park
Tranquil and basic campsite, surrounded by granite crags and beautiful mountains. Obviously a great pizza van onsite!
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Physio
It’s important your body is at its healthiest.
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Altius Healthcare
Doug Jones and his team know from personal experience the demands that climbing, mountaineering, and skiing put on your body, and more importantly, how to help you.
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Training
It’s important your body can give the maximum.
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Uphill Athlete
Everything you need to get your body ready for big missions.