The current strength of the Aussie and Kiwi Dollar makes an overseas trip more affordable than it has been for decades. This is therefore a great time to do that expedition you've been thinking about. Because JG prices are in UK Pounds or US Dollars, you will pay less AU or NZ dollars. This equates to a substantial discount, especially for the big ticket expeditions like the 8000m peaks and Mount Vinson. With our currency riding close to a 20 year high, you have a real buying opportunity! http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/

Four buddies summit Mt Tasman together
A group of 7 of friends organised by "Commander" John Bentley gathered for the most fantastic week of weather and climbing at Pioneer hut recently. Four of the party had their sights on Mt Tasman and nailed it on the best weather day ever. "After many thank you's we have bestowed upon you, I again just want to say on behalf of the group how much we totally enjoyed the trip to Tasman. Each and every guide was a pro from beginning to end. We as a group could not have asked for more. Each and every person achieved their goal. That in itself speaks volumes for Aspiring Guides. We have all been to the Himalaya many times and also to NZ. Aspiring Guides head by Marty Beare over-shadows any previous Guided Trip we have been on. I wish you great success with your future - John Bentley, NSW. Click here for photos http://www.aspiringguides.com/mt_tasman_feb_2008.html

March 2008 Aspiring Expedition Course Marty and Gavin have just returned to base after an 8 day course based at Colin Todd hut - 
http://www.aspiringguides.com/aspiring_expedition_course_march_08.html
 
Earnslaw Burn trek with Jo - here's some photos of a recent three days trekking trip. Check out what it's like sleeping in the best bivvy rock in the southern alps! Views of Mt Earnslaw are stunning! http://www.aspiringguides.com/earnslaw_burn_trek_mar_2008.html

No bunnies on Rabbit Pass! said Ivy.  Andrew and Ivy found no bunnies on their Rabbit Pass trek mid Feb. Ivy took several tons of camera gear (so Simon says) and produced exceptional photos. 
http://www.aspiringguides.com/rabbit_pass_feb_08_ivy_cheng.html

Twenty minute slideshow with cool music: Julie Burton kindly sent us a link to her slideshow showing a recent experience of a ten day Private Instruction Course with Jo Haines (and two others). "The 10 days I spent up there provided me with the best memories. This was my first mountaineering trip, and many more will follow. There was a magic in those mountains that called to me and entered my blood."
http://imageevent.com/jburton/videos/mountaineeringcoursenewzealand

Thanks Jim Blyth - see you next summer season? IFMGA Guide Jim Blyth is a member of both the British Mountain Guides and the French Syndicat National de Guides de Montagne. A Scotsman, Jim has been living in France for the past 14 years and since 2000 in the village of Servoz, close to Chamonix. He specialises in ski mountaineering trips to unusual destinations such as Mongolia, Greenland, Lebanon, Russia and Chile to name a few. He also does bespoke ice climbing and mountaineering expeditions around the world and traditional summer alpine guiding in the European Alps. Jim has brought his young family with him to New Zealand for 6 months and we are delighted to have him as a member of the Aspiring Guides team for the season.


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