Roger Aylard

Review of The Mountain

I have trekked in the Himalayas with 4 different t...

I have trekked in the Himalayas with 4 different trekking companies and most of the time all has gone well. The differences with the Mountain Company are threefold:
Firstly when booking. You get to discuss your plans with the owner of the company, Roland Hunter, who knows every detail of the trip.
Secondly in the planning. Itineraries are really well organised so that you get the most out of the trek. Other companies are prepared to cut a day or two from the itinerary in order to fit the trek into a 2 or 3 week programme. For me, an extra day at or around the high camp is invaluable.
Thirdly on the ground. The owner of the company is personally in Kathmandu for much of the season and if there is a problem it will be sorted properly.