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Mountaineerin is a growing outdoor company focusing on walking and trekking events in the UK and abroad.
Reviews 95
Rob Swindells
Feb 05,2023A week since I've returned home from the trip of a lifetime summiting Kilimanjaro with the amazing team at Mountaineerin. I cannot fault the organisation of this company, from the very start right through to the very end with their careful management of the whole team and trip logistics. Simon and Pam were just fantastic guides along with all the other in country staff, a very personal service from them both. A small expedition team made it so much more of a friendly experience. The fact that it was 100% success with all the team summiting speaks absolute volumes. This is the second time I've used Mountaineerin for my international trekking, the first being Everest Base Camp. Can not recommend this company enough and their highly experienced, safe and knowledgeable team.
Sasha B
Oct 12,2022I can thoroughly recommend Simon of Mountaineerin as an amazing guide, after a group of 8 of us followed him up and down and around the 3 peaks a couple of weeks ago. It was an amazing thing to do and we all absolutely loved it! (well, after it was done and we were warm and dry, we loved it!). Simon, (together with driver Darren), definitely made it a better experience, a calm influence full of funny stories and anecdotes, and good advice. From sorting out any hitches at hotels to keeping morale up and keeping us together as a group, we felt very safe even when the going got tough. He found the right balance between pushing us and encouraging us to be adventurous, but also we trusted him to make the right call and prioritise our safety when weather conditions were verging on dangerous. The legs have just about recovered now, but it’s an experience we will never forget. Thanks again to Simon and Darren Maybe see you again in the future!
Justine
Oct 07,20223 peaks in 3 days was brilliant. Simon is a fantastic guide - good company, organised, knowledgeable, experienced and professional. We couldn’t have wished for anyone better. You will not regret booking an adventure/hike/challenge with Mountaineerin. They are the BEST. I highly recommend them. This was our first trip; we were a group of 8 friends who all felt well-looked after and well-briefed before each mountain. It was a challenge, an adventure and the feeling of achieving it was epic! Thank you to Darren for the good driving between peaks too. The scenery is stunning, the weather was sun, rain, strong wind and everything in between. The mountains are just breathtaking. A welcome escape from London. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime experience. Book now! We will definitely book something again. We absolutely LOVED it.
Sara
Oct 06,2022Simon was the perfect guide and we were so happy that we chose Mountaineerin as the company to help us fulfil our 3 Peaks in 3 Days experience. Simon was so knowledgeable, experienced, kept us safe and feeling positive and also he’s just a great, fun person to be around. He spent so much time with us before the expedition when we were at the planning stage just to make everything perfect for all 8 of us in the group. Then once we had started the experience he was so caring to each of us to make sure everyone was coping and that we were happy with the hiking, travelling, hotels etc. We raised good money for charity and also had a once in a lifetime experience. So if you’re even slightly considering it then book it NOW with Mountaineerin, you won’t be disappointed! Even with horrific weather on one of the peaks we all still had the best most exhilarating experience. Doing the 3 peaks over 3 days really enabled us to savour the experience a bit more and take in the beautiful surroundings, as well as have a nice evening meal and a good sleep. Don’t be fooled however it’s still super tough going but most definitely worth it. I’m just sad it’s over. I’ll be looking what else I can book with them next…
Sacrlett Raine
Oct 06,2022Our wonderful guide Simon made the experience so worth it. He was a real gentleman and helped us off and on the mountain. We had a great time and felt both a simon and our driver Darren looked after us at every turn. I will definitely be booking more experiences with the company.
Gabby
Sep 28,2022From the very start, our guide, Rob, was just incredible! Very thorough with all details and what to expect when we first met. He was extremely motivating through the toughest times of the hike, and his knowledge of the mountains was incredible. You could tell that he genuinely wanted us to achieve it in 24 hour time period, and thanks to Rob, we did! The driver (who's name I can't remember - sorry!) was also amazing and motivating, even though he didn't come on the hikes with us. Mountainerrin provided us with all of the relevant information beforehand, to ensure we were all prepped as well as we could be. 10/10 - I would recommend this to anyone, I have nothing to fault! Thank you so so much for a wonderful experience.
Maria
Sep 22,2022Just done National 3 peaks with this company, and what an amazing experience it was, don't get me wrong it was hard but completed it with the help for our guide Darren, he kept us on our toes, couldn't have asked for a better guide, Everything was well organised, looking for next adventure/challenge, will use this company agian
Jason Sturtridge
Sep 17,2022Three Peaks in 24 hours Challenge I have recently completed the 3 peak’s challenge on my second attempt both times with Darren our guide. I would like to thank Simon, Darren our guide and Shaun our driver for a fantastic experience and challenging challenge. Darren is an excellent guide very helpful and thorough, explaining what we were in for, making sure you have everything you need to keep you as safe as possible, (Schumacher) Shaun for driving us safely from mountain to mountain and the little boost ups uiu give, one too team. I 110% recommend these guys if you are looking to take on the challenge you will not regret it. Just be sure to put plenty of training as it is not a walk in the park. Thanks again Darren and Shaun. Simon I will be in touch in the near future for another challenge. Many thanks Jay.
Mathew Vickers
Sep 13,2022Recently completed the three peak challenge in under 24 hours and I can honestly say it was brilliant from start to finish. The organisation, the information and the staff were fantastic. Friendly, helpful and very passionate about what they do. I would recommend this company to anyone who wants to challenge themselves and be in the best possible hands. Thanks again Matt
Callum
Sep 11,2022Thank you so much for this weekend I have had an amazing time. Rob the guide was unbelievable, he made every mountain a great experience with his pace setting and knowledge. I have learnt so much about mountains I never knew before. Cannot fault a thing about it all. Oh and to top it off the weather was just bliss and we made it in under the 24 hours
DarrenLJones
Aug 15,2022Shocking company - poor logistics , poor customer service and ripped me off - we did not complete the 3 peaks down to shocking incompetence and poor logistics - resulting in having to find our way home at 2am from an M6 Service station somewhere near Preston - AVOID
David
Aug 02,2022I booked and completed the National Three Peaks Challenge through Mountaineerin. It was fantastic, from booking to completion. I dealt with Simon initially, who answered all my questions and even accommodated some last minute changes I wanted. The pick up times he stated were all on time and our guide Darren kept me up-to-date with regular texts on his distance from me - which was really helpful. This was the only company I found that picks you up and takes care of everything (journey from Glasgow airport to Fort William and then the stay- plus dropped off at a suitable train station for the way home. They were the best price I had found too! Our guide, Darren was awesome! He really pushed and motivated the whole group. He is always positive and explained everything so well. I have done a fair few expeditions etc and he was up there as one of the best. He was strong and his knowledge of the mountains and routes was impeccable. Our driver was Shaun, he did a fantastic job and kept us moving on the mini bus. If you want to do the National Three Peaks Challenge I would highly recommend these guys. I will definitely use them again if they offer more challenges I’ve not done.
Natalia Belokoneva
Jul 26,20223 peaks in 3 days was a great experience despite we were unlucky with the weather. I can recommend this company to anybody who are looking for a guided walks and challenges.
Yvonne
Jul 25,2022Hey Simon, just wanted to say a massive thank you for the past weekend. So well organised and it all ran so smoothly I cannot fault it. Will definitely recommend to my hiking buddies in Ireland. Great to be picked up in Glasgow airport and dropped off in Liverpool airport - no excuses to do the trip from across the Irish sea!
Nat
Jul 10,2022I did the 3 peaks challenge with Graeme Nimmo was our guide. I want to leave him a fantastic review as he was awesome and without him I wouldn't have got down Scafell Pike or even made it up there. He was so calm and made us all feel safe and in good hands. He was professional throughout and made quick decisions when we were all struggling with lack of sleep. He really made the experience for us and I'm so pleased he guided us though the walks. Absolute legend!
Jenny Richards
Jul 04,2022What a amazing experience you can put in to words of describe how the 3 peaks went all I can say in go and do it. I have a amazing guide called Graeme with out him I never would have done all 3 a coach of 10 didn’t wrk when not all want to go so me and Graeme went and concerned and what a great feeling it was. Such a amazing man everyone needs a Graeme.x
Aron Burley
Jun 21,2022I was recently a part of a 24hr 3 peaks challenge with mountaineerin. I cannot speak highly enough about simon and darren, even after a breakdown, simon and darren did everything possible to get us a new minibus and got us back on the road, managing to complete the challenge, going way above and beyond any expectations, the obvious thing to do, would be to have aborted the challenge! But we were very well looked after and new transport provided very quickly! If you're looking to do any hikes or trips with anyone, seriously consider mountaineerin, they WILL look after you!
Samuel Wright
Jun 16,2022We did a private 3 peaks with 3 friends and one mountain leader and a driver! One of the best experiences of my life, which I will hold fond memories off forever. Darren our ML - what an incredible man. Super experienced and made everyone feel very safe, quickly began to understand how athletic we were and helped us push the pace where we could enjoy moments where we could and guided us in an exemplary fashion through the whole 24-hour experience. Doing a smaller group experience we very quickly felt like 4 friends not 3 friends and a guide and this just added a new dimension to the experience. Darren I dont know if you will get to read this mate, but thank you!
UJ
Jun 16,2022We planned a bit last minute and Simon answered almost immediately and most efficiently with all details asap. This is why we chose Mountainerinn. We were lead by Darren and driven by Shaun, both are class A experts in their field. Darren actually went on a back to back 3 peaks, having led a group Sat til Sun, then meeting us in Fort Bill Sun nite and then taking us through it Mon til Tues. He kept time perfectly and kept pacing and pushing us through like clockwork. I note that Darren actually arrived at the last gate at Snowden at EXACTLY 24 hours from our start time. That was absolutely amazing Shaun is just about the best minibus driver we've ever met. He was downshifting and engine braking along narrow scottish B road (well within the speed and safety limit, but not wasting any time either), and constantly discussing fastest route options and referring to as many traffic monitoring apps as possible. All in all it was a great experience and was a joy to work with people who were laser focused on helping achieve our 24 hour goal in time and safely. Highly recommended. A separate note on safety, we had a little issue about my hiking shoes (which i have climbed a lot of mountains in). They're really specific about boots and ankle support and although it was a bit of a pain (literally.. huge blister and black toenail) I went out to buy new boots to comply with this. However I completely understand their stance as it is a health and safety/ insurance issue which they do not have much control over. Thus I would like to remind everyone BOOTS NECESSARY.
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Victoria Brewster
Feb 07,2023I did the Kilimanjaro trek with Mountaineerin in Jan 2023. It was from start to finish an incredible experience. I would give 10/5 stars if it would let me! The support leading up to the trip was exceptional, all questions and queries with regards to planning and kit were answered and all the information we needed provided well in advance. There was even a pre trek prep weekend which was great to get to know all the other group members. However on the mountain was when it really became clear why I had made the right choice in choosing Simon and Pam. There knowledge and experience is second to none. The summit success rate of this company is phenomenal and is due not only to their expertise but the care they give to every member of the group. The winning combination of Pam's compassion and understanding (you can literally talk to her about anything!!) and Simon's infectious personality (his giggle and singing will not fail to put a smile on your face, even on Lava tower day!) is what makes Mountaineerin unique. I wouldn't even consider booking with any other company now! Bring on Toubkal next year!!!