Mark has been actively involved in climbing and mountaineering for the past 19 years. He was introduced to climbing in the European Alps in 1992 and has climbed many peaks there over the years. In 1995 he first visited Nepal and summited Mera Peak, the highest 'trekking peak' in the Himalayas and went on to summit Ama Dablam and reach the South Col of Everest in 1997. Expeditions to Evererst, Kanchenjunga, Broad Peak and treks to Nanga Parbat, K2 and Everest and have given Mark the technical experience and management skills he brings to his guiding and mountaineering instruction.
Mark is a qualified Mountain Leader and qualified Mountain Instructor (The highest award in the UK for instructing rock climbing and mountaineering)who lives between South Wales and the Peak District with his wife Elizabeth and Son Joshua.
When Mark is not leading or managing expeditions he can often be found writing books, producing adventure films and running charity climbs across the country.