The Slovakian Tatry by International Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace What makes the Slovakian Tatry such a great destination? The Vysoke Tatry or “High Tatra” mountains form the central part of a chain of mountains that straddle the border between Slovakia and Poland and are part of the wider Carpathian range. The Vysoke Tatry are made from […]
Slovenia by International Mountain Leader Martin McGowan The southern end of the Triglav National Park around Tolmin offers clients an opportunity to explore an area which offers a diverse range of climates from mediterranean to alpine and continental. This range of climates leads to a diverse range of flora within the area. The south-eastern area
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Armenia by International Mountain Leader Paul Walley I live and work in Armenia, heading up the outdoor education program at UWC Dilijan, an international school with 81 different nationalities. The possibilities for outdoor activities here are almost endless, ranging from volcanoes, to limestone gorges tucked away in forested valleys and pretty much everything in between. We
Patagonia by International Mountain Leader Lucy Vincent Patagonia – wild, windy and yet so beautiful, with great food, places to stay and easy to travel around. A number of well signed, and provided for, long distance trails exist with variants possible to add additional intrigue and excitement for us all. Most popular is, of course,
A very different side of Tuscany – Alpi Apuane Mountains by International Mountain Leader Steve Ellis When you think of Tuscany, your mind may take you to images of endless warm summers, rolling hills and cypress trees reaching to big blue skies. However, in the north of the region bordering the Region of Emilia Romagna lies
Picos de Europa by International Mountain Leader Sam Benson This is my favourite destination for numerous reasons! For example; it’s easy to visit, there are so many different places to explore and the local people and culture are wonderful. From the UK there are flights into Santander, Bilbao and Asturias. You can drive down through France
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Nepal by International Mountain Leader Tom Furey. Put Simply, Nepal is Epic. Unparalleled mountain views with some of the most peaceful spots in Asia to just sit and absorb your surroundings. The Nepalese people are passionate and proud of their country and will always help you if needed. How easy is it to get to? As
The Maritime Alps & the GR52 by International Mountain Leader On High Hills-Jonty Mills The Maritime Alps are the southernmost group in the whole Alpine chain, rising up from the Mediterranean. Straddling the French/Italian border, the whole area bewitches the hiker with its natural charm and breath-taking scenery. The mountains are Alpine but you can feel
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Valle de Tena by International Mountain Leader Hannah Evans The Valle de Tena, in the Spanish Pyrenees is a 30km long valley that stretches from the French border all the way down to a small village called Biescas. From this big and very accessible valley there are many, many side valleys and within them there are
Transylvania by International Mountain Leader Kev Sidford I believe that the world of the IML is not so much a “Marketing Mix” but a “Mountain Mix” a combination of great views, fascinating culture, great food and drink and the opportunity to observe a diverse range of wildlife is what makes it a place for clients to
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