The Mountain Company - Newton Abbot

lloyd crutchley

My wife and I completed the Mardi Himal Ridge trek at the start of March 2020 combined with a tour of southern Nepal (just before lockdown!). The Mountain Company’s approach and support throughout were superb.
In our initial approach and planning the trek and wider trip no question from some rather cautious “first time trekkers” was too trivial for Roland. The organisation and logistics during the trip were all good and our porter and guide faultless, it would be hard to see how they could have been more attentive! Our guide (Hebi) was even keen to support our “green” credentials and lead several “litter-picking” interludes on the trek!
Finally, as the impact of Covid and the looming global lockdown started to hit home Roland and the team were instrumental in getting us back to Kathmandu swiftly (revised internal flights booked and e-tickets sent to us after a swift exchange of emails, at a point where we lacked meaningful internet to book flights for ourselves! Also worth adding that the tickets were sent with no payment made by us, just a request that we settle once back in Kathmandu).
This swift solution in turn allowed us to arrange revised international flight tickets with minimal difficulty to travel home to the UK, something which became progressively harder over the next 24/48hours.
We have also since seen the “responsible” side to this company where they have raised £10k to distribute to trekking crews following the Covid lockdown which has caused the cancellation of the main 2020 season!
On balance we would not hesitate to book through The Mountain Company again.

Helene Wood

My husband went on the lamjung Himal camping trek in October 2019 and it was a great experience. Roland was very responsive prior to the trek and all the staff in Nepal took extremely good care of us. We always felt in good hands.

Stephen A Edwards

We have now been on two treks (one short, one much longer) in Nepal with The Mountain Company and hope to go on at least one more, whenever people start travelling again. Roland was extraordinarily helpful in answering questions before we first went to Nepal. By chance, he was in the same area when we arrived and was able to give us even more guidance. The entire operation was extremely well organized and professional. We never had any of the concerns about equipment or supplies that we saw with some of the other companies -- Western or local -- that we passed on our way. The longer of our treks was led by a Western guide, which made us even more confident that we would have the support we needed. The local guides and support personnel were also uniformly excellent. I would hesitate to use any other company on a Himalayan trek.

One item that doesn't seem to appear on the website but that may be worth mentioning for those of us who are over 65: Roland is now requiring a doctor's letter attesting that we are in condition for the trek (at least on the strenuous treks). Getting the letter may be a little bit of hassle and may require some lead time, so you should factor that in.

Piotr Zycki

I've done two treks with TMC, Dhaulagiri Circuit in Nepal and the Snow Lake trek in Pakistan. TMC is surely an excellent choice for such challenging treks. Their treks are very well prepared and the Western trek leaders are experienced, able to deal with any kind of unforseen situation that may happen, with the comfort and safety of trek members as a priority. Local crews are excellent and devoted to their job. They are also taken care of very well. I highly recommend TMC for a Himalayan trek.

Sarah Gilchrist

Roland and his team run a great outfit at the mountain company. I have now done 2 trips with them - 1 in pakistan and 1 in nepal.
Roland is super responsive and goes above and beyond to ensure that the trip goes well for you
Would definately recommend.

Harold Kunik

I have been on two extensive treks in Nepal with The Mountain Company - Manaslu Circuit in 2017 and Kanchenjunga Circuit in 2019. I found both treks superbly organized and well staffed with knowledgable experienced guides and porters. The whole process from trip selection to gear review and proper setting of expectations was excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend The Mountain Company for any trekkers with an interest in a trip of a lifetime in Nepal. In fact I would not use anyone else myself. I am certainly planning on returning to Nepal when the pandemic craziness abates.

Gavan Haire

I’ve participated on 2 treks with The Mountain Company. Kanchenjunga Circuit in 2018, and Manaslu Circuit in 2019. Both treks were memorable experiences. This was in large part due to the professionalism, organisational skills and expertise of Roland, his staff, and the guides and porters. Nothing was too much trouble right from the outset. We enjoyed great food, and there is a particular emphasis on safety, not only for the trekkers, but also for the Nepalese crew.

I would highly recommend The Mountain Company for first time trekkers, and also to those looking for a more challenging trek. You will not be disappointed.

Shyam Krishnan

Excellent, would choose again without hesitation!

I have done two trips with The Mountain Company - Dhaulagiri circuit/Dhampus Peak and Saribung expedition. Both were very well organized and the guides and support staff did a superb job. Even before I set foot in Nepal Roland was very prompt in responding to queries and concerns and also advised and prepared reasonably priced extensions of treks that I was planning to do. I look forward to trekking/mountaineering with them in the future.