September 1st – 27th 2021: Climb two of the best peaks in Ladakh in 2021 · A chance to climb one of the less technically demanding 7000m+ peaks in the Indian Himalayas – Nun 7135m · Acclimatisation climb on Martho Kangri (5960m) Please contact me via www.bigfootservices.co.uk for the full itinerary.
Alan, on the special occasion of International Nurses Day, we are offering 100,000 complimentary Economy Class return tickets to frontline healthcare professionals, so they can experience a well-deserved holiday to any Qatar Airways destination*. They will also enjoy 35% off at Qatar Duty Free outlets at our state-of-the-art hub in Read more…
In November 2019 on my way to Everest Base Camp, I arrived in Kathmandu ahead of schedule in order to deliver a REC certificated High Altitude First Aid course to my friend Kamal Bhandari of Himalaya Hikes and some of his colleagues. I delivered this course and certification free of Read more…
The Walk Your Way Slim walking group was set up by Jane Wood in South Wales and has over 400 members and a walking events programme. I have been able to offer free training for members as my input into this group and this has included: Introduction to Mountain Navigation, Read more…
My good friend and colleague Mrs Sisilia Kho receives recognition from a senior police officer for her valuable contribution to community safety by providing free virus protection facemasks to the more needy in the community. Bigfoot Services Limited was able to contribute financially to her excellent community spirit in providing Read more…
With the next financial year about to start, it will be my last working year as I am due to retire on March 31st, 2021. My activities both in the UK and Indonesia and elsewhere are obviously on hold but I’m being positive that later in the year things will Read more…
March 16th: Having completed my annual equipment review for my work as an International Mountain Leader I visited Up and Under in Cardiff today. As usual the services was excellent and many thanks to Jim for assisting me with purchasing new boots and waterproof over trousers: Lowa Camino Boots and Read more…
Congratulations to Simon Chaplin and Helen Menhinick for passing the Expedition Skills Module in very challenging weather conditions……. The Expedition Skills Module is an optional module available to walking leaders. It’s an opportunity to increase your skills where you will be trained and assessed to lead groups on multi day Read more…
Congratulations to the three candidates who completed their intensive Hill & Moorland Leader Assessment today. Day 1 saw recorded wind speeds of 59mph and heavy rain with very reduced visibility throughout the day. Day 2 wasn’t as weather challenging but wind speeds were up to 40mph with very wet conditions Read more…
