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.

  • V12 Outdoor

    Based in Llanberis, North Wales. Climbing and mountaineering gear specialists.

  • Joe Brown's / The Climbers Shop

    Based in Llanberis and Capel Curig, Snowdonia, and Ambleside, Lake District. Climbing and mountaineering gear specialists.

  • Outside

    Based in Hathersage, Peak District. Climbing and mountaineering gear specialists.

  • Backcountry UK

    Based in Ilkley, Yorkshire Dales. Backcountry skiing equipment specialists.

Recommended

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.

  • Dol Peris Guest House, Llanberis

    Situated in the centre of Llanberis, Snowdonia. This is the ideal base for climbing and mountaineering in North Wales

  • 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.

  • Hotel Aiguille de la Tsa, Arolla

    Pictureques and quiet hotel sat high in the Arolla valley, ideally positioned for Summer and Winter adventures.

  • Hotel Tannehof, Zermatt

    Smack bang in the centre of Zermatt, this modest hotel offer great values for money where no where else does.

Recommended

Campsites

Pitch your tent, thrown in a sleeping bag and mat, then walk to the local pub. Here’s my favourites.

Recommended

Physio

It’s important your body is at its healthiest.

  • 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.

Recommended

Training

It’s important your body can give the maximum.

  • Uphill Athlete

    Everything you need to get your body ready for big missions.