Al Powell
Hi - I'm a full time guide and a director of Alpine Guides, working mostly in the Alps but also further afield. Wild corners of the globe and adventure for adventures sake are the things that define my life in the mountains - and it's what I aim to share with everyone I ski and climb with.
In the winter I run the company ski program, specialising mainly in Ski Mountaineering. Outside work I also train and race for the British Ski Mountaineering Team - having competed in major internationals and two World Championships.
In the summer months I work in the Alps, specialising in Private Guiding as well as running trips and courses for Alpine Guides. I also fit in quite a bit of ultra running, recently becoming the first Briton to run the Tour du Mont Blanc in under 24hrs (102ml & 9000m ascent - that hurt!)
Background: I've lived in the mountains my whole life, both parents having been keen Alpinists. In my personal climbing I've concentrated mainly on winter alpinism and expeditions, having climbed several cutting edge new routes around the world during the course of 20 expeditions to the Greater Ranges. I've also kept up a running career, with highlights including British Night Orienteering Champion (5 times) and winning the Elite course on both the LAMM and OMM Mountain Marathons.
Nowadays I live in Yorkshire and have a young family - balancing guiding work and sporting interests, with family time and web design.
Otley,
West Yorkshire,
LS21 2AB
