Chris Horobin
Chris is an experienced alpinist and high-altitude mountaineer, he has led many climbing and trekking groups to the major mountain ranges and jungles around the globe.
Chris has climbed Kilimanjaro seven times, Mera Peak & Island Peak three times each and summited Mount Toubkal and Aconcagua. He has led groups to the summits of previously unclimbed peaks in Ladakh (Northern India) and also made ascents of Samgyal (5,800m) and Dawa (5,900m) in the Nubra Valley. He has also led conservation based expeditions into the unexplored heart of the Peruvian Amazon Rain forest.
Chris is a qualified Mountain Leader and has completed his training for International Mountain Leader (IML) and Mountain Instructors (MIA) qualifications.
Chris also has an MBA from Edinburgh University and is a member of Institute of professional photographers. Chris is active assessor for DoE Gold Award and has led groups with mountain walking days across the UK from Dartmoor to Skye and to Europe.
Getting to know Chris Horobin
K2 Base Camp and the crossing of the Gondogoro La. Why.. because it has undoubtedly the best and most majestic scenery in the world. The ascent is gradual so altitude affects are limited, the technical requirements crossing the pass are not inconsiderable but they are easily managed and give incredible satisfaction to complete.
Completing the first ascent of Telthop 6150m in Ladakh in 2015.
My inflatable expedition roll mat.
Invest in your fitness, the fitter you are the more you will enjoy the experience, get as much hill time in as possible, running and other aerobic exercise is good but long day stamina is the most important aspect of your fitness.
Walking in the Scottish Highlands to get my fitness back after a long illness from a virus I picked up in the Amazon Jungle. I made no concious decision to become an outdoor professional, the role picked me and I fell under its spell.
Climbing in the USA and trekking in Montana.
None, I've done them, but I do still want to go to Patagonia and spend a month there.