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      Ailsa Armstrong

      Enthusiastic | Creative | Cheerful

      “I love heading off to explore and experience the wild places of the Highlands mountains, but also the beautiful low level walking routes and coastal paths. My perfect day is always complete when I come across a coffee shop and/or gallery with local Scottish artisan products in unusual places.”

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      • Mountain Leader Award – Summer 2004
      • BASP Outdoor Emergency First Aid
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      I have been trekking, mountaineering and ski touring throughout Scotland, Europe and further afield for over 35 years. At times in guided groups and also as the leader with friends and colleagues. Currently one of my ambitions is to complete the final sections of the GR5 Geneva to Nice walking route.

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      Having travelled and trekked throughout the world my biggest adventure was the trek to Snow Lake and over the Hipsar La into the Hunza valley in Northern Pakistan. This is the most remote experience I have ever had, culminating in a road trip back along the Karakorum Highway to Islamabad.

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      For me I enjoy researching the areas I am about to visit, knowing the history and specific details of what it offers.

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      I would do this trip again in a heartbeat - loved every second and can't think of a better way to get a blast of fresh air and recharge batteries in just a few days. Wilderness Scotland - the trips, the guides, the guests - unbeatable.

      Karen Bennett
      Open Canoeing - River Spey Descent
      Reviewed on 24/09/2015

      Rated 4.90 out of 5 based on 8,429 reviews

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      Specialists in offering a range of adventure holidays, tours and incredible wilderness experiences. Wilderness Ireland take their clients to the most remote and beautiful regions of Ireland, all while staying at the most welcoming accommodations and delivering outstanding customer service.

      The ultimate collection of European cycling holidays. BSpoke's cycling experts can tailor-make your perfect cycling holiday where you can travel at your own pace or in a group of like-minded individuals. A BSpoke Tour is all about being as restful or as adventurous as you desire.

      Wilderness England creates incredible journeys to the wild and magical outdoor spaces across Yorkshire, the Lake District, Northumberland, the Cotswolds and the Peak District. Providing inspiring active experiences, immerse yourself in the unique landscapes, history, culture and wildlife on a Wilderness England adventure.

      Britain's original ski travel agency and tailor-made ski tour operator, Ski Solutions has been arranging ski holidays for over 30 years across Europe and North America. The Ski Solutions team are all skiing experts, and their wealth of knowledge and passion for the mountains will ensure you experience a truly memorable ski holiday.

      Cycling for Softies is a luxury cycling tour operator providing gourmet cycling adventures in France and Italy. These are leisurely cycling tours winding through vineyards and staying in high end accommodation where the emphasis is as much on the food and wine as the cycling. Welcome to life in the easy lane.

      Wilderness Scotland offers an inspiring range of guided and customised adventure holidays, in the most remote and beautiful regions of Scotland. The Wilderness Scotland team know how to create enriching adventure holidays and know the wild places of Scotland better than anyone.

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