Paul Ramsden
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"The first time I climbed with Stuart we flew out to Switzerland, climbed the North Face of the Matterhorn in a day, and came straight home again. What a cracking weekend ! I’ve climbed with some of the best climbers in Britain and would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone wanting a guide"
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Blair Fyffe
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"Last winter, at the end of a mild spell, Stuart persuaded me to he could find some ice on Ben Nevis. I was sceptical (no-one was out climbing !) but his enthusiasm convinced me it was worth a look. He was preparing for his Guides exams, and was practising “short-roping” me between routes. We climbed Combe Gully III,4, Two Step Corner V,5, Indicator Wall V,4 and Smith’s Route V,5, and were back at the car less than 12 hours after leaving it that morning. We only saw one other team on the whole mountain that day. This shows the quality of service guides like Stuart are capable of – I would recommend him to anyone wanting to hire a Mountain Guide."
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David James
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"I’ve had three great days in the mountains with Stuart. This is only my second experience of Alpine Climbing and I’ve found Stuart to be methodical and perfect for my level of ability. Thanks for helping to improve my climbing considerably."
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Rhiannon Taylor
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"Stuart has guided me twice, and on both occasions he was very encouraging…I never felt under pressure or rushed and had the fullest of confidence in him. Thank you very much for a most enjoyable week."
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Lieutenant Colonel S J Hall OBE, Royal Marines
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"Stuart was the Project Officer and Deputy Leader of the British Army’s successful 2007 Everest Expedition. This proved to be the most successful Himalayan expedition in the history of Military Mountaineering with all team members reaching the summit on 22nd May. Stuart’s professionalism and imaginative pre-training coupled with sound judgment on the mountain were instrumental to the success of the expedition and testament to his qualities as a mountain guide"
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Chris Smith, February 2009
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"We certainly got our moneys worth. What a trip."
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Bas Verhogt
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"These two days we’ve had with you have been better than a weeks skiing on a normal holiday. Excellent !"
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Stepheno Mazetti, Italy
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"I have wasted a lot of money in my life, but today I spend my money on something very special. You found the good weather, the good snow and the good tour. Thankyou."
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Martin Holloway
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""Top week mate, thanks very much. Getting all 5 of us round the Haute Route was no mean feat !""
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Keith Mansfield
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""An excellent three days - spot on. As a group of 11 I know we can be quite demanding but you've coped admirably. Please book us in for the same time next year.""
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Bill Gibson
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""A fantastic week. I can't believe how well it's gone. The weather's been great, we've had a real laugh, and the descent on the last day was probably the best day off piste I have ever had. 14km of fresh tracks is quite an achievement !""
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Jodie, Nomadic Ski Chamonix
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""I just wanted to thank you for a first class job - well done. The clients are still buzzing about the day on the Vallee Blanche. Nomadic Ski will defnitely use you again.""
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Ian Stevenson, Karl Marriot, Kevin Osborne
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""A truly memorable week. We were all very impressed. We had a great week in the mountains and are obviously delighted that we achieved our goal of summiting Mont Blanc.""
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Tom Thomson
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"Thanks again for a brilliant week. Before coming to Chamonix I had doubts about whether I would get to the top of Mont Blanc. I spoke to many people who have had 2 or 3 attempts before making it. I know we were lucky with the weather, but I sense with your professionalism we would have made it regardless of the conditions. The acclimatisation days were ideal preparation - especially giving us exposure to climbing and steep snow slopes. Your advice on gear before the trip even started was also much appreciated. My thoughts are already turning to the next challenge. Cheers, Tom
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Warren Smith
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"Thanks very much for a great training day last week. It was a great refresher on Off Piste Safety, navigation, and rope-skills. I took my Mountain Safety Exam this week and passed no problem - thanks again for all your help. I look forward to working with you in the future."
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Dr Ed Mitchell
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"Thanks very much for guiding me last week. It was a valuable opportunity for me to practice my skills, watch an expert at work, and has fired me with a new enthusiasm for the hills. Every day, each carefully planned and organised with my needs and abilities in mind, proved to be a masterclass in how to move through the mountains with speed and safety. I appreciated your patient, tolerant and friendly approach to tuition and frequent helpful suggestions. I know I can improve and thanks your help and direction I have lots of ideas and plans for the coming months to do just that. Hopefully I will be coming back to the Alps next year, if not sooner, and I would readily engage your services again and recommend you to my friends.
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Urszula Tokarska
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"Thank you so much for getting me to the top of the Matterhorn. It was a great week, and despite the bad weather - we made it !"
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Justin G, Sheffield
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"Just to say thanks a lot for a great week's guiding in Wales, again
what we did surpassed my expectations!
Great choice and diversity of routes, fantastic to have now done a
few E1s!
All the climbing we did was good but the cliff climbing at Gogarth
over the wild seas was incredible - what a spectacular location...
Thanks very much again and all best wishes for the coming winter season,"
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Jon Holliday (MIC) and Ben Hardy (MIA)
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"Stu, thanks for a top trip. The South Ridge of the Stockhorn was a great route, and a proper adventure. Thanks again."
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Richard Nutton, Dubai
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"Thanks again for a great few days and I hope to make it back to the Alps next year."
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Dr Ed Mitchell
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"Thanks very much for guiding me last week. It was a valuable opportunity for me to practice my skills, watch an expert at work, and has fired me with a new enthusiasm for the hills. Every day, each carefully planned and organised with my needs and abilities in mind, proved to be a masterclass in how to move through the mountains with speed and safety. I appreciated your patient, tolerant and friendly approach to tuition and frequent helpful suggestions. I know I can improve and thanks your help and direction I have lots of ideas and plans for the coming months to do just that.
Hopefully I will be coming back to the Alps next year, if not sooner, and I would readily engage your services again and recommend you to my friends.
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Justin G, Sheffield
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"Thanks - it was a great intro to touring, I loved the emptiness and the beauty of it all. Thanks again for the week, and I'll see you again in the summer.
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Ed Remnant, London
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"Stuart, we wish we'd been with you earlier this week on the Vallee Blanche instead of the local guide we took. You really made the Off Piste day a very enjoyable day out for all the group. You interacted realy well with us, and we always felt well looked after and safe. I'll definitely recommed you."
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