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Update on Calton Athletic Everest Base Camp Trek  23/Feb/16

The Calton Athletic group trek to Everest Base Camp is on! Because of the devastating earthquakes in the spring of last year plans were interrupted, so the group have delayed departure until this years� autumn season. At least eight members of the Glasgow... read more »

Folding Trekking Pole - a Jagged Globe Review  24/Jul/15

The Jagged Globe Shop. Introduction When I first ventured out on the hills in the 90�s it was rare to see trekking poles being used. Today, trekking poles are an integral piece of kit for many UK hillwalkers, mountaineers and trekkers. The newest... read more »

Buying Rock Shoes - A Jagged Globe Guide  13/May/15

Introduction You�ve booked your Jagged Globe Climbing course and want to buy your own rock shoes, but it can be a bit tricky to know where to start. Here�s a quick guide to help you get started. You need to consider: Comfort: critical to your... read more »

Buying a Rock Climbing Harness - A Jagged Globe Guide  12/May/15

Introduction When looking to buy your first rock climbing harness the myriad of choices out there can be a bit overwhelming. The selection available now covers all activities, all shapes and sizes and it seems, all prices and colours. You can buy a harness... read more »

Rock Climbing and Scrambling photos  09/Jun/14

Jagged Globe's Marketing Director, Tom Briggs, joined Course Director, Sam Leary for a couple of days in Snowdonia. Together with photographer, Ben Winston, the aim was to get some new pictures to promote our Rock Climbing and Scrambling courses. They were... read more »

Throwback Thursday: Summit day dispatch Cho Oyu 4 October 2007  22/May/14

"Our summit bid started from Camp 3 (7,500m) - the platforms for the tents had been dug into the steep snow slopes just below the striking yellow rock band that crosses the whole face. After melting snow for drinks and eating as much as possible the team... read more »

Sam Leary takes over from Dave Walsh on the rock  10/Mar/14

Dave Walsh retired at the end of last season as our Rock Climbing Course Director. For the past seven years we have had a more comprehensive programme of rock climbing and scrambling courses and Dave did a fantastic job overseeing the staffing as well as... read more »

Calton Athletic begin journey to Everest  10/Mar/14

Last week in Scotland, Jagged Globe Instructor and expedition leader, Mungo Ross, worked with a group who hope to complete the Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes trek in spring 2016. " I have just had a brilliant day out on the Wee Buchaille in Glen Coe with seven... read more »

Interview with Pasang Sherpa at Plaza de Mulas, Aconcagua  12/Feb/14

Pasang Tenzing Sherpa, 29, is one of just a handful of Sherpas who hold the IFMGA carnet, the highest qualification there is for mountain guiding. He is also an Instructor for the Nepalese Mountaineering Association. Pasang guides on Everest for Jagged Globe... read more »

Film review: 'Distilled'  20/Dec/13

'Distilled' is a new film by Paul Diffley of Hot Aches productions. It�s both a celebration of Scottish winter climbing and a profile of the mountaineer, Guide and author, Andy Cave. Those familiar with Andy�s autobiography �Learning to Breathe� will... read more »

Andy Turner Interview  22/Oct/13

Top winter climber, Andy Turner, will be competing in the ice cllimbing at the forthcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi. Jagged Globe is one of Andy's sponsors. With the winter climbing season on its way, we caught up with him and asked Andy a few questions about... read more »

Autumn trips 2012 feedback  27/Nov/12

Here are some comments from team members who took part in our treks and climbs in Nepal and Ecuador, autumn 2012: Some good feedback on our leaders: " Neal was the best mountain leader I've ever had after 4 trips to the Himalayas. Finally a leader who... read more »

Ski selection  19/Sep/12

BASI Coach and Jagged Globe Off Piste Skiing Course Director, Simon Christy, gives the lowdown on choosing the right skis for general off piste skiing. Whilst there are no absolutes when it comes to choosing skis, Simon has 17 years of ski teaching... read more »

Everest 2012 season round-up  02/Jul/12

In the Spring (pre monsoon) season of 2012 I led my seventh Everest expedition (sixth for Jagged Globe). On the morning of 25th May five (out of seven) clients plus myself and five sherpas reached the 8,848m summit. This was a good result in what has generally... read more »

Independence Day  27/Apr/12

Tom joined our Alpine Techniques course in 2011 All at once it came together I edged my way along the narrow crest keeping my eyes firmly planted on the figure at the other end of the rope and doing my absolute best to ignore the monumental drop on both... read more »