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My love of the mountains started at an early age.
Being brought up in Keswick, in the north of the
Lake District helped - I had a whole playing field
of crags and rivers to explore, which I did in every
spare moment. Graduating as a design teacher
in my early twenties, holidays were filled with
climbing some of the most beautiful mountains
in the world. I discovered a real thrill in pushing
myself to the limit and exploring new places.
In 2000 I started Adventure Peaks which I ran as
a one man band from my spare room! I built a
following of loyal, like minded mountaineers, and
together we discovered some beautiful and remote
regions of the world.
From small beginnings come great things, and
today we are proud to employ 26 dedicated,
permanent staff, whilst also offering part-time and
freelance work to guides and instructors around
the globe.
Alongside the more famous worldwide treks and
expeditions, our team of guides offer our equally
important UK courses, with technical climbing
instruction, guided walks, gorge and waterside
scrambles.
Following the success of our existing two
Ambleside retail outlets - providing the best
brands in outdoor & activity gear for the whole
family - 2010 saw us open the doors to a new
generation of store one of the most technical
shops in the world... with two floors of extreme
expedition gear and the latest in technically
innovative clothing and equipment. The store is
built around a state-of-the-art Climbing Wall and
boulder room, with view-point Caf. It is here that
our highly trained staff support and encourage
individuals and groups, helping develop the next
generation of climbers.
Adventure Peaks is proud to boast of its
achievements, brought about by the dedication
of a strong & determined team...amongst many
other rewards and recognitions for the hard work
that our skilled leaders have achieved, are the
World speed record for the Seven Summits and
the Youngest to complete the Seven Summits and
the thrice held record for the Youngest person to
summit Mount Everest (Jake Meyer in 2005 and
Rob Gauntlet and James hopper in 2006, George
Atkinson in 2011). In 2014 vwe organised the
Grand Slam for Sebastian Merriman to complete
the Seven Summits and Two Poles in just over 12
months.
Despite all this success, I never forget how it
started. My own passion for the mountains still
inspires my choice of treks and expeditions. The
loyalty of returning clients and assisting those
with little experience to learn new skills is a great
motivator.
So, as we are recognised as a world leader in the
mountains - and also in providing expert support
and advice for your Expedition, Trek or Course why
not visit us here in Ambleside - within the heart of
the beautiful Lake District.... you never know where
you might end up!
As we complete our fifteenth year we will continue
to help you Live The Dream!.
Dave Pritt - Director
Our successes include...38 previously unclimbed Peaks in the Tien
Shan and Kyrgyzstan
100% summit success on Carstensz Pyramid
(Australasia) including the first Irish & South
African ascents
95% summit success on Kilimanjaro with
over 500 clients to the summit
95% success on Elbrus
99% summit success on Mt Vinson
80% success on Everest (in a 3 year period 28
started their summit day with 22 reaching
the summit)
81%+ summit success on Aconcagua, South
America. (out of 100 clients 81 reached the
summit)
75% summit success on Denali, North
America
Three times guiding the youngest British
person to the summit of Everest (Jake Meyer
in 2005 and Rob Gauntlet and James Hopper
in 2006 - then in 2011 George Atkinson
The Seven Summits World Record in 2007
World Record for the youngest to complete
the Seven Summits in 2011
2013 - First British female ascent of Himlung
Himal
2013 - First Danish ascent of Himlung Himal
2013 - New expedition to Korzhenevskaya
sees success
2014 - 7 summit and 2 Poles Adventure
Peaks successfully organised the grand
slam of all nine for Sebastian Merriman to
become the 5th Brit and 38th person in the
world to complete this amazing challenge in
just over twelve months.
Whats new for 2015The Garhwal region of the Indian Himalayas
holds a wealth of remote mountaineering
peaks rising to over 7000m. Satopanth was
attempted in September 2014 and from this
we have been able to identify a variety of
stunning peaks for mountaineers of all levels
and unlike Nepal you are almost guaranteed
to have the peaks to yourself:
Mount Shivling
Saife Peak and Thelu Peak
Sudershan Peak
In Nepal we have included a new 7000m Peak
in Annapurna IV
We offer a whole host of new courses (both
summer and winter) to help you prepare yourself
for bigger challenges.
On the treks side check out Bulgaria, Poland and
Venezuela
Fast Track ExpeditionsNo compromise on acclimatisation (or potential
summit days) but these expeditions include a
helicopter to exit BC allowing higher altitudes to
be reached safely on less holiday!!! For those on
expeditions that fly to Lukla it also lessens the
chance of being weather bound on the standard
aircraft flights.
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Be one of the first to book on a trip and you may be able to claim one of our First To Book discounts, WORTH UP TO 1000.
Recommend someone who has not travelled with us before to us and when they book a trip we will send you a 20 voucher to spend on an expedition, trek or course in our shop.
Details of these and many other offers and discounts can be seen on our website www.adventurepeaks.com
DONT DELAY OR YOU MAY MISS OUT

Angie Hall-Aspland
is a mountain film
photographer with
her partner David.
Her favourite part
of the world is north
Swedens Arctic
region. Angie is the
Mens and Womens
clothing buyer and
she manages the Expedition shop, advising
on technical gear for expedition clients and
customers going on trips.
www.unsworthphotographic.com
Dave Balshaw works
across the business
ensuring the smooth
running of the shops
and the online retail
area. With a Degree
in Outdoor Studies
and experience
working within the
outdoor education
sector in both
Europe and North America, he brings a wealth
of outdoor knowledge to your retail experience.
When not at work you will find him at home in
the mountain playgrounds of the Alps or the
Rockies, getting away from it all on either a bike
or a board.
Ben Bisby is a keen
rock climber, winter
mountaineer, and
adventure fell
runner. He competes
in long and short
distance fell races,
and is currently
training for an
ultra-marathon. He
has climbed all over the UK and enjoys sport
climbing in Spain. You will find Ben helping with
our retail and online sales.
Neil Burnett is our
Website and Creative
Manager. Hell
be busy updating
our Website and
Social channels
and keeping
you informed of
Adventure Peaks
news and happenings. You might see him
on a bike, rope or slogging up a hill around
Ambleside.
Matt Butler
has worked at
the wall as an
instructor since
2010. Promoted
to Wall Manager,
he still thrives on
providing action
packed sessions for
all. Outside of work he loves Lakeland climbing,
walking, and scrambling, and has become a
member of Langdale & Ambleside Mountain
Rescue Team.
You may occasionally
see Chris Falshaw
in the Adventure
Peaks Shop but his
main responsibility
is running our
childrens shop Little
Walkers. Chris joins us with a wealth of outdoor
retail experience and is a keen walker.
www.littlewalkers.co.uk
Carrie Gibson has
traveled on many
of our expeditions
before finally joining
Adventure Peaks
where she is the
Human Resources
Manager and
co-manages the Marmot Store. She is happy
to give information on what kit to take on
expeditions and you may even find her leading
your expedition.
Anna Hindmarch
works with Mike and
Stu as a Logistics
and Administration
Manager for
our Treks and
Expeditions. Anna
spends much of
her spare time exploring the Lake District fells
and has been on several trips abroad including
Everest Base Camp, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Cotopaxi
and Mount Toubkal.
George Hayton-
Hines works
across our stores
in Ambleside. He
enjoys caving in the
Yorkshire Dales and
climbing in the Lake
District.
Stu Peacock is a very experienced high altitude
mountaineer who has been to the Summit of
Everest three times, Broad Peak, Cho Oyu and
climbed on K2. His other expeditions include:
Manaslu, Ama Dablam, Peak Lenin, Aconcagua,
Khan Tengri, Tien Shan Unclimbed, Alpamayo,
Bolivian Peaks, Spantik, Elbrus and Kilimanjaro.
He not only leads expeditions but is also
responsible for our IT systems and Expedition
programmes. Stu has climbed over 8000m a
total of 7 times and the first Brit to summit
Everest via the North Ridge 3 times.
Tim Riley is our
Expedition shops
Deputy Manager
and Accessories
Buyer. Previously a
snowboard instructor
in Canada; Tim has
now also received
his mountain bike instructor qualification. He is
gearing up for his next trip of snowboarding and
split boarding in the Alps back country.
Maddy White
enjoys walking and
is responsible for
our Accounts and
Administration.
Mike Wynne has
over 30 years of
experience in
the adventure
travel business
and has trekked,
travelled and led
adult, student and family groups to more
destinations than he can remember - Morocco
being his speciality. Mike retired from the
companies he founded Walks Worldwide and
Schools Worldwide, back in 2010 and has joined
Adventure Peaks to develop and be responsible
for our own treks and schools program. When
not behind his desk Mike will either be away
leading another trip or out and about in the
Lakes and the Yorkshire Dales.
The Adventure Peaks teamDave Pritt is the Director of Adventure Peaks. With over 30 years of mountaineering feats, he is a very
experienced high altitude mountaineer who has led expeditions to K2, Broad Peak and five Everest
expeditions. Dave has completed the 7 summits, led an expedition to Ski the South Pole Last Degree,
Satopanth in India and in 2007 he guided Ian McKeever to break the world record for the seven
summits in 156 days.
He is lucky enough to have climbed on the majority of our advertised peaks, but the Tien Shan
remains his favourite destination.

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At Ambleside Wall we think climbing should
be easily available to anyone who wants to
try it. Beginners of all ages can receive expert
tuition and supervision from highly qualified
and experienced instructors who will work hard
to help them achieve whatever goals they
may have.
Experienced climbers can get open access to a wall
where route quality, training facilities and regular
route changes are what matters.
We regularly organise elite coaching, training
evenings, climbing brand road shows, gear demo
nights and competitions so our climbers can get
the most out of their local wall. Local businesses,
schools and outside groups are welcomed
through our doors throughout the year, so
let us know if theres something we can do
for you
We have a 36ft Lead Climbing Wall containing 15
lines with routes from amenable slabs to steep
overhangs.
There are 45+ regularly changed routes, set with
creativity and a passion for movement. We have a
dedicated boulder room, friendly staff and a Caf
with views overlooking the Wall and surrounding
fells. It all adds up to a positive climbing
environment.
Come and visit us
The Ambleside Climbing Wall
Caf AltitudeFrom our Caf overlooking the climbing wall you can watch climbers through glass viewing panels whilst enjoying a drink or one of our Caf treats. You dont have to be a climber to enjoy the Caf. Everyone is welcome, including our four-legged friends. Come and experience our unique setting and friendly atmosphere. We reckon the Caf has some of the best views in Ambleside, looking across the rooftops with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding fells.
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Find us... in the heart of Ambleside. You will see the Adventure Peaks shop, Caf Altitude, Ambleside Climbing Wall and Marmot Store on the right just as you leave the centre of Ambleside. There is a large public car park next to The Ambleside Climbing Wall.
Full range of outdoor equipment to kit you out for all our trips
State-of-the-art Climbing Wall
Caf Altitude overlooking the Wall and the fells
Face to face advice on trips and equipment 7 days a week, 9.00am-5.30pm
Detailed information sheets on all our Expeditions, Treks and Courses

In 2014 - 7 summit and 2 Poles7 summit and 2 Poles Adventure Peaks
successfully organised the grand slam of all nine
for Sebastian Merriman to become the 5th Brit and
38th person in the world to complete this amazing
challenge in just over twelve months.
2011 - George Atkinson2011 Seven Summits World Records
Aged 6 he climbed Northern Irelands highest
mountain; Slieve Donard.
At 7 he scaled the three highest peaks in Scotland,
England and Wales (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and
Snowdonia)
At 11 he climbed Kilimanjaro.
At 13, he conquered Europes highest peak;
Russias 5,642m Mount Elbrus.
In 2008, he reached the summit 0f Indonesias
Carstensz Pyramid (4,884m) then went on to
climb South Americas highest Peak Aconcagua
(6,962m).
Aged 15 he went on to summit Mount McKinley
(6,194m) in North America.
In 2011 he conquered Mount Vinson (4,892m)
in Antarctica.
At 16 years of age, in 2011, George Atkinson
reached the summit of Mount Everest (8,848m)
giving him the world record for the youngest
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The Seven Summits Challenge has captured the imagination...