are you the most important person in your life? why do you want an adventure? are because it’s there the right people for you? We would never have reached the summit of Mont Blanc if we had not had the help of Pete and Hugh. They were unfailingly enthusiastic and helpful. We got to go to places and see things that would have been impossible had we not been in their capable care. They used a great mixture of goading and inspiration to help us heave our tired bodies to the top. Dr Julian Giles, Consultant Anaesthetist, Mont Blanc 2004 People have remarked that climbers, skiers and adventurers, namely risk-takers, are missing something in their lives and are filling a void with gratuitous excitement and adrenaline. Is this true? People have also remarked that perhaps Because It’s There should be called “Because It’s not there”. Fair point? What do you think? Is this right? Why do you want to get cold feet, deal with hardship and walk around glaciers in the dark? Are you missing something? We’ve found that people hate these questions and are uncomfortable with this sort of self-analysis. Surely a challenge is just a challenge. It’s excitement, fun, being away from work. Why bother to question the motivation? For us, the questioning is critical because if you are looking to simply complete a challenge - get to the top of Mt Blanc, walk 100 kilometres - then we may not be the right people for you. Our programmes are less about seeking excitement and adrenaline than about learning. Learning about the outdoor environment, learning new skills and for you to learn about you. Mountains have an ability to bring out the best and worst in us. Watch yourself blaming other people for your discomfort when the going gets tough, watch the generosity drop away when the storm rolls in, equally watch all those self-imposed limits disappear as you march happily through previous fears and anxieties. For us, the mountains are more than a one-dimensional achievement. They are a fascinating emotional journey, rich in learning. Is this for you?

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