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"Thank you Mike for your guidance on this trip thru Switzerland through the Bernese Oberland trek! Thanks especially for rescuing my camera case! "
Lisa & Paul (USA).

"Many thanks again for a wonderful trip . . . and for being a great guy(de!). I am already missing the walking, the scenery, the company, the full English breakfasts, and the large wines. The trip definitely ranks up there as one of my all time favourites."
Sharon (Canada)

"Mike is the kind of person who's calm outward and sometimes self deprecting persona belies the knowledge and experience he brings to any outdoor situation. I've worked with Mike in many situations including Mountain Rescue and with outdoor groups and he is a true professional"
Geoff

"Thank you for your excellent leadership and guidance as we walked the Coast to Coast. You were attentive, engaging and always alert to your fellow hikers."
Stephen (Canada)

"Fantastic adventure. Only wish it could have lasted longer!"
Mélanie (Canada)

"What an experience! Thanks for helping me achieve a life-long experience!"
Sue

"It's been an absolute treat having you as my guide. Thanks for your excellent company and thanks especially for teaching me English trees."
Wendy (Australia)

"Thanks for all the help you've given to an inexperienced American. Thanks for making it such a memorable trip."
Jack (America)

"Thanks for being such a wonderful guide. From the 2 old chooks."
Jan and Darren (Australia)

"Thanks Mike, for a very enjoyable stroll in the park."
Ross (Tazmania)

"Just another 1 1/2 miles: It's completely flat: Just 3 small hills today - all sayings I'll think of when I remember this amazing trip + you're expert guidance. Thank you."
Vi

"A challenging trip, but your humour certainly helped the miles skip by. Thanks a lot."
Jean (Australia)

"You have enabled an 'old' man realise a dream. Thank you."
Dave

"Thank you, a truly memorable experience."
Celia

"Thanks again for a great two weeks, you were thoughtful, helpful and a great motivator."
Ken

"Thank you for making this trek a wonderful, carefree experience. Thanks for your navigational skills, patience, good humour etc. I never doubted we would get there (honest!)."
Corrie

"Thank you for being such a wise trek leader, thank you for the short cuts and I'm glad you enjoyed the North York Moors, I have enjoyed the walking immensely."
Dorothy

"You were a terrific trek leader! I really enjoyed your company and appreciate all your help."
Lisa (USA)

"I'm very grateful to you . . . for doing so much to make the C to C hike such a unique experience. You were an excellent and dedicated leader. Good fortune in all you undertake."
Danny (USA)

"Thank you . . . for all that you have given us during this wonderful trip - We hope that our paths cross again. In the meantime, happy trails!"
Jill, Ivear (Norway) & Dan (USA)

"It's been a great trip, great experience, and a great opportunity to meet wonderful people, especially you. May the Lord bless you and keep you in your life and future endeavors. Love ya."
Joe & Sheila (USA)

"You are a great representative of your country. Thank you for sharing your love of the countryside with us!"
Art & Gina (USA)

"This Coast to Coast was an amazing trip! Thank you for your utter professionalism throughout these last two weeks and for all your gentlemanly kindnesses shown to each and every one of us. With all credit to you Mike it has been one of the best experiences of my life. Respect and admiration! and very Best Wishes."
Carol

"Thanks for making this a great trip and for pointing out all the flowers and plants that I would otherwise have stomped past. It's been a great holiday - all the best for the Alps."
Fiona

"Thanks for keeping the motivation and energy level up! This was a real challenge for me - personally & physically - and thanks to you, I did it! All the best in your adventures!"
Arianna (USA)

"Thank you for a fantastic Tour de Mont Blanc. Your exceptional Sherpa qualities guided us to a truly satisfying and happy walk and kept us together as a team. Thanks Mike, until my next adventure."
Jeanne (South Africa)

"Thank you for a lovely time."
Darlene (USA)

"Thank you Mike for getting us round in one piece with such confidence!"
Ania

"I find him approachable and both interesting to and interested in people of all ages and from all walks of life with a personal gift for the development of their understanding and respect for the outdoors."
Ernie

"Mike is extremely conscientious, safe and proficient . . . he is technically proficient in everything he does . . . Mike has a real love for outdoor learning, and an ability to pass on his passion and appreciation of the outdoors and the development that can take place in it to those who are lead by him, whether this be on technical climbing and navigation courses or walking home and abroad."
Jim

"(Mike's) conscientiousness, skills, enthusiasm and rapport with the young people ensure we will continue to use him. His knowledge about the hills and his obvious love of outdoor pursuits is inspirational. His attention to detail engenders trust and he has a natural authority."
Joyce

"What is very refreshing is his enthusiasm, and especially his dry wit!"
Jon

"Always seemed to be very patient and caring with children and young people. Highly skilled."
Tony

"Unusually good. Understanding. Good with any age group. A nice manner. Meticulous."
Geoff

"He is a responsible person with a genuine desire to share his experience and skills with those in his charge . . . from children to adults."
Lorimer

"Great tone and manner. Safe."
Rich

"Thank you . . . for letting us have a nice day on the mountain, none of us did anything like that before so it was great even though we all have bruises now."
Holiday Project West (Ireland)

"Sincere thanks . . . for giving the children the 'chance of a lifetime' exploring the mines of Cwm Penmachno. For the eight who joined you it was the most memorable part of the stay and went a long way towards making a successful week."
St Mary's Church, Betws-y-Coed

"I did enjoy my time with you all. Thanks for your company."
Sheila (USA)

"(I've) been looking at the photo's, it was a good tour and really enjoyed it"
Kelvin

"Thanks once again for a great trip, we both really enjoyed it, and got a lot from it."
Sharon

"The feedback from kids is brill; they had a great time – thanks so much."
Northern Fells Group