Customer Testimonials

The following is a selection of feedback and comments for our clients.

Anne Broughton, Richard Erin, and Tim Robinson on their way to the Albert Premier hut

I and 3 others successfully summited Mt Blanc June 16 th 2005 , under the capable tutelage of Mt Blanc Guides, (guided by John Taylor). Some questions you might be asking…

Did you feel safe with Mt Blanc Guides?

Absolutely

Did you feel you got value for money?

Absolutely

Is Mt Blanc dangerous?

I guess risks can't be totally eliminated but I really didn't feel uneasy or unsafe with JT around – being a guide, he comes seriously qualified. The bottom line is your life is his future so he's not going to muck around.

How fit do you really need to be?

My experience (one climb!) suggests Mt Blanc is about endurance. Try running a couple of miles in wet sand, non-stop. Speed isn't important. If you can do that, my guess is you should be physically able to summit. JT paces you well and can bring in other guides to split a group up if needs be.

What about hiring kit?

Its cheaper than buying, kit is readily available and even with boots, it really isn't an issue.

What about food?

Its good – no complaints whether in the valley or in the huts.

Would you recommend Mt Blanc Guides?

Unreservedly. JT's justifiably proud of his qualifications and expertise and an engaging bloke to boot. You might just need to remind him to bring his pack!”

Tim Robinsson

trobinson@assetplusone.co.uk

Well, what a  great week! - truly uplifting, and what a fine bunch to do it all with. Thanks to you all for making it such an enjoyable and memorable experience.

John, particular thanks to you for your expertise and good judgement, and yes, here comes the endorsement!... 'I couldn't imagine a finer Mont Blanc experience'...there we are - it's official now, so feel free to quote me.

Richard Erin

Mike True (left) and Andy Mitchell (centre) on top of the Aiguille du Tour (3540m) acclimatisation peak

John, Thank you very much for your help in climbing Mont Blanc and for putting together such a terrific week for us. You were fantastic...and made the process much simpler and really enjoyable. I've been raving to all my friends about our week, and I've even written an article that I'm going to try to get published!!! ((I've never done this before, so dont hold up too many hopes!) If you're ever in the London area give me a shout and I'll organise Geoff and Tapper for a drink...and maybe a quiet sing song?? Remember my offer, I'm happy to receive a call from any interested parties to talk them through what its all about and give them the "client's perspective". I hope the business goes well-you've got a great product. All the best, Andy

Andy Mitchell.

AGMitchell@rac.co.uk

John,

Thanks for such a great week and for all you did to make it a week to remember. Cheers, Mike.

Mike True

Neil Taylor (front left) with guides and course members at Le Delice

Hi John, just wanted to drop you a line to thank you and Cathy for the hard work you put in to get us up Mont Blanc and especially for the opportunity to do the traverse. I had a great time. The accommodation, training and guiding was all of a very high quality. Thanks again for helping me achieving one of my goals on my "Things to do before I die" list. Neil (are we there yet...) Taylor .

Neil Taylor

neilee1@hotmail.com

Peter Curran (2nd right) and John Innes (right) on top of Mont Blanc

John, Just to say a big thank you for your leadership and instruction during our week in Chamonix , and especially for our climb up Mont Blanc . It was all round an exhilarating experience with some lows and many highs, all the time with one aim in mind - and we all made it! I hope that SA John has fully recovered after his arduous descent - a tribute to his strength and will power that he got back to the hut whilst feeling so ill.

I thought the set up of the training, your instruction and coaching throughout, and your handling of the difficulties up the mountain were all excellent and a reflection of your own rigorous training and deep experience. So, thank you, and I will certainly recommend others who wish to climb to go with Mont Blanc Guides!

When I have written my account of the trip I will copy you. All the best (you have probably been back up there again already!). God bless, Peter.

Peter Curran

Scott Beaumont (centre) and team outside the Trient hut

John, just a short note of thanks. I had a tremendous time - and while the weather certainly helped - the company, the instruction and the easy organisation were perfect. You have a good set up in Les Houches and I wish you every continued success. Cheers, Scott

Scott Beaumont

Karen on the summit of Mont Blanc

Hi John, Just a quick note to say thank you again for what was a really great week. I was really impressed with the set up, the professionalism, and the laughs we had from day one. I definitely wouldn't have got to the top had you not pushed me along (and also supplied the music!) - I really appreciated your support and patience, I know I was somewhat high maintenance from time to time! Anyway, hope you have a great week with your next group and may well see you again in Chamonix next year. All the best to the rest of the guides. Best regards, Karen.

Karen Callaghan

klfcallaghan@hotmail.com

Alan on the summit of Mont Blanc

John, Had a brilliant time with you and your team last week, and chuffed most of the boys made it. It is all the guys have been talking about and we are talking about next years challenge (do you think we could handle the Matterhorn ?) Hope to see you again soon and we will send some of our best photos for you to use in publicity material if you wish. I am happy to deliver a glowing testimonial to any potential customers if that helps. Thanks again, Alan

Alan Smith

alan@brambletye.net

Sanjay Sheth (left) and Espen Roander on top of Mont Blanc

John, Just a short note to say thanks for the great trip we had last week. I know from talking to the boys that we really enjoyed the time and patience shown by you and the rest of your Guides. I'm definitely going to be recommending you to a few other people so I look forward to receiving some commission! On a personal note, I'd like to take the opportunity to single out Rick for the patience he showed in getting myself and Espen up and down when we were both feeling pretty shattered. Cheers, Sanj.”

Sanjay Sheth

Tony Coleman on the summit of Mont Blanc

Had a great time John, enjoyed the three summits traverse, was a fine fine day.

You're doing a fine job! (please send a cheque for £100000000000 made payable to "unbelievable complements.co.uk") ha ha Best regards Tony.”

Tony Coleman

tony1scotland@yahoo.co.uk .

(Martin's week had very bad weather and couldn't attempt Mont Blanc , but successfully summitted the Gran Paradiso (4016m))

Testimonial text: “ … anyway I think we all had a great time climbing with you, certainly based on the emails I received from Olav, James and John Tally, I'm quite sure everybody did. Personally I really liked your expertise and the way you had everything organised and how you were able to make the climbs interesting for everybody (e.g. north side of Tresenta and Grand Paradiso) despite different levels of fitness. It is only a pity that you could not influence the weather but maybe next time we will be more lucky! We are even so enthusiastic (in the emails...) that we are all thinking about going again next year in June/July. Regards, Martin

Martin Nijboer