Team Ascent Ltd

The Team Ascent Ltd.

Team Ascent Ltd is a rock climbing company located in Newtonmore, Scotland. The company is directed by Sandy Allan, a qualified international Mountain Guide who has extensive experience in mountain guiding at all levels. Sandy is well-known and respected in the climbing community, having worked alongside other highly qualified and experienced mountain guides and Sherpas across Europe and Nepal.

In addition to his mountain guiding expertise, Sandy is also a renowned author and motivational speaker. He has written a critically acclaimed book titled “In Some Lost Place,” which recounts his ascent of Nanga Parbat's Mazeno Ridge. The book is available for purchase in bookshops and online, and signed copies can be acquired by contacting Sandy directly.

Sandy's global mountaineering experiences also make for fascinating lectures and talks. Whether you are looking for private or group guiding in the Scottish, Alpine, or Himalayan mountains, Team Ascent ensures a safe and fulfilling climbing experience. Sandy and his qualified associates are committed to providing high-quality guiding and instruction for climbers of all levels.

Team Ascent offers a range of services, including private guiding and instruction, safety support for film locations, and talks and lectures illustrated with captivating visuals from Sandy's mountain expeditions. The company also provides team-building activities for those looking to enhance collaboration and communication skills.

The company can be contacted via phone or email for further information and inquiries. They prioritise client privacy and adhere to strict privacy and cookies policies.

Team Ascent is registered in Scotland under company number 240341.

In terms of staff qualifications, Team Ascent ensures that all courses and guided trips are led by qualified leaders. Generally, these leaders are members of the International Federation of Mountain Guide Association (IFMGA), which sets the global standards for training and assessment of mountain guides. For UK-based walking and less technical climbing courses, Team Ascent may employ qualified UK mountain instructors and leaders. These instructors are carefully chosen and many are members of the Association of Mountain Instructors (AMI).

For walking holidays in the Alps, Team Ascent works with international European mountain leaders who specialise in non-glaciated terrain. In Nepal, Pakistan, and Tibet, the company utilises the services of local people. Nepalese Sherpas, who are highly experienced and some of whom are IFMGA guides, also form an integral part of the team. They have extensive experience working on high altitude mountains and have been involved in numerous expeditions, including those on Everest and other 8000m peaks.

Overall, Team Ascent Ltd is committed to providing safe, informative, and memorable rock climbing experiences for climbers of all abilities. With their highly qualified and experienced guides, they ensure that climbers are in safe hands during their adventures in the mountains.