http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/ The Mountaineering Specialist. weekly 4 2008-07-24T11:01+01:00 2008-07-24T11:01+01:00 Copyright (c) 2008 Jagged Globe Ltd Jagged Globe (mailto:climb@jagged-globe.co.uk) http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=200807#1209 2008-07-24T11:01+01:00 We currently have two expeditions climbing in Bolvia. Yesterday, Adele Pennington texted us from the summit of Pequeno Alpamayo (5,400m) to report that all 10 of her team had topped out. They are now... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=200807#1208 2008-07-21T16:17+01:00 Jagged Globe expedition leader, Adele Pennington, was interviewed in the Sheffield Star this week. Adele recalls an horrific accident she had years ago in the Alps, and her joy of reaching the summit... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=200807#1185 2008-07-21T11:49+01:00 Here's the latest up-to-date availability on our summer Alpine Courses. Alpine Introduction - 26 July (3 places) Alpine Introduction - 30 August (1 place) Alpine... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=200807#1207 2008-07-21T10:04+01:00 A tired group of 13 arrived at our hotel in Lima for a much needed rest after a long flight, extended due to poor weather over the Atlantic. This had meant a detour north and a refuelling in Bogotá,... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=200807#1206 2008-07-18T10:37+01:00 Louise Grimster has just returned from a successful climb of Mont Blanc on Wednesday, following on from her Alpine Introduction course. Louise had this to say about the guides: "I can't... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=200807#1205 2008-07-17T13:47+01:00 Andy Perkins IFMGA just called in after a successful ascent of Mont Blanc yesterday. Father and son team, Richard and Oli [see photo] climbed through deep snow from the Cosmiques Hut in a 14-hour day... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=200807#1204 2008-07-15T14:51+01:00 Ray Hill has submitted a report and photos from a recent Scrambling Weekend course with Ed Chard: "Day 1. Saturday's wet weather could not spoil the delights of Tryfan's Heather Terrace and... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=200807#1203 2008-07-08T14:13+01:00 Organised by Medical Expeditions; Accredited by the University of Leicester The IKAR/UIAA Diploma is an internationally recognised qualification in all aspects of mountain medicine This... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=200807#1202 2008-07-08T14:05+01:00 At the National Mountain Centre, Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, Gwynedd, North Wales. Organiser: Dr P W Barry, University of Leicester, in association with Medical Expeditions PGEA approval... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=200807#1201 2008-07-04T17:32+01:00 Here are a couple of photos, taken by IFMGA Guide, Alun Richardson, on our Saas 4,000ers course this week. The group had a superb time, reports Alun. For the next two weeks, it's Tomaz Jakofcic's... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=200807#1200 2008-07-04T13:48+01:00 Our first Rush Peak and the Hunza Valley Trek is guaranteed and will be led by David Hamilton. This is a 2-week trek (30 Aug - 14 Sep) away from the busy spots, but in a really superb area of... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=200807#1199 2008-07-03T15:43+01:00 We are in the process of moving to a new web server. For the next week you will notice our domain is http://new.jagged-globe.co.uk instead of the usual www.jagged-globe.co.uk. Your browser might also... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=200807#1198 2008-07-02T12:14+01:00 In October, we are running our 5th expedition to climb Antisana (5,730m) in Ecuador. This two-week trip will be led by IFMGA Guide, Dave Walsh. Antisana is a beautiful, glaciated volcano and a... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=200807#1197 2008-07-01T12:02+01:00 Due to last minute cancellations, we now have 2 places available on our Nubra Summits expedition, on 2 August. This team will visit peaks in the immaculate and unspoilt Snui Valley in Northern India... http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/news/archive.html?date=200807#1196 2008-07-01T11:44+01:00 China announced yesterday that Tibet is open and that expeditions to Cho Oyu would be granted permits. This is great news as we have been anxiously awaiting confirmation for the past few weeks....