Over the last 11 years Jill has successfully led and been part of many expeditions to the Himalayas, Africa, South America, Russia and Europe. In 2002 Jill co led an expedition to climb Mount Everest following North Ridge route from the Tibet side.
From the age of 17 Jill has been passionate about hiking, mountaineering and the outdoors. This passion led Jill to become a qualified Youth Worker and qualified in numerous outdoor activities such as Summer Mountain Leader, Winter Mountain Leader Training, kayaking and windsurfing. She has spent the last 18 years working with both young people and adults in outdoor education and development training
Jill lives in the wonderful Lake District with husband Tom and when not working enjoys days outs on the lakeland fells either walking, cycling or running. Jill has recently completed her first mountain marathon in Chamonix and is currently training to attempt the Bob Graham round in 2012. They spend their summers in the Alps touring in the campervan