Ralph Johnson

Ralph Johnson reviewed Climb Kilimanjaro in Moshi, Tanzania

Killi is well worth a visit, it’s one of the “seven summits”, and definitely the easiest! I did it in 9 days “door to door” from the UK but I recommend arriving earlier and spending some time acclimatising on something else first such as Mt Kenya or Mt …"

Ralph Johnson rated Gouffre Berger

Ralph Johnson reviewed Gouffre Berger in Grenoble, France

"This was the first natural cave to be “pushed” in 1956 to a vertical depth of just over a kilometre, it has to be on the list of every aspirant speleologist! Once rigged, a trip to the final sump (where the lower passages are submerged) and back out agai…"

Ralph Johnson reviewed The Pierre St Martin in South West, France

I had wanted to explore the Pierre St Martin since my early teens having read the book “The Descent of Pierre Saint Martin” by the father of French caving Norbert Casteret in which he described the first descent into the system via the 312m shaft later …"

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Ralph Johnson reviewed Exploring Sell Gill Holes in North West England, United Kingdom

"This really is one of my favourites, it only takes a couple of hours and is accessible in (almost) any weather. There are two entrances, we want the “normal” route which is on the left of the track when walking from Horton in Ribblesdale, a distance of a…"

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Ralph Johnson rated Mera Peak Trek

Ralph Johnson reviewed Mera Peak Trek in Nepal

At 6476 metres Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Nepal. It is not technically difficult and anyone with minimal skills with crampons and an ice axe can tackle this mountain with, weather permitting, a good chance of success. From the summit on a…"

Ralph Johnson rated Machu Picchu, Inn-to-Inn

Ralph Johnson reviewed Machu Picchu, Inn-to-Inn in Sacred Valley, Peru

I can certainly recommend this trek to those who like to get away from it all (until you arrive at Aquas Calientes and Machu Picchu!) I walked the route from Sorayampa to Aquas Calientes passing over the Salcantay Pass (4750 m) camping en route. This is…"

Ralph Johnson rated Kilimanjaro

Ralph Johnson reviewed Kilimanjaro in Moshi, Tanzania

Killi is well worth a visit, it’s one of the “seven summits”, and definitely the easiest! I did it in 9 days “door to door” from the UK but I recommend arriving earlier and spending some time acclimatising on something else first such as Mt Kenya or Mt …"

Ralph Johnson rated Climb Kilimanjaro

Ralph Johnson reviewed Caving Upper & Lower Long Churn in North West England, United Kingdom

"If you want something more adventurous then why not go down Upper and Lower Long Churn at Selside, about 15 km north of Ingleton. Park in the lane at Selside after paying an access fee at the farm. Facing down the lane you will see a large copse to your …"

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Ralph Johnson rated Exploring Gaping Ghyll Main Shaft

Ralph Johnson reviewed Exploring Gaping Ghyll Main Shaft in North West England, United Kingdom

"If you are in the Yorkshire Dales at Spring Bank Holiday or August Bank holiday why not take a walk onto Ingleborough and have a trip on the winch down Gaping Ghyll, the deepest natural surface shaft in the UK at 103 metres and the deepest natural underg…"

Ralph Johnson reviewed Caving Jack Pot in North West England, United Kingdom

Also called P8 this is probably the best “novice” trip in The Peak District. Park in the small parking area opposite Perryfoot Farm, Sparrowpit and pay a small trespass fee at the farm before changing. Head east along the valley to the large sink hole w…"

Ralph Johnson rated Caving Jack Pot

Ralph Johnson reviewed Caving Lost John’s Cave in North West England, United Kingdom

This pothole lies a short drive from Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales, permission is required from the CNCC (Council of Northern Caving Clubs). Although fairly deep it is not technically difficult and the route as far as “Battleaxe Pitch” is suitable for …"

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Ralph Johnson rated Explore the Peak-Speedwell Cave System

Ralph Johnson reviewed Explore the Peak-Speedwell Cave System in North West England, United Kingdom

With more than 16 kilometres of passage the Peak Speedwell system is the longest in Derbyshire and with the current pace of exploration and digging is destined to be extended. There are currently four entrances, Peak Cavern and Speedwell Cavern are show …"