Global Expeditions
As well s activities in the UK such as Dorset Coasteering, each year, Cumulus organise an expedition to a remote and wonderful part of the world. Each trip is different but they are all challenging: taking clients to amazing locations, stretching people’s endurance, ability to work together as well as their ability to live with each other in unusual environments. Expeditions tend to visit areas such as rain forests, mountains or the desert. As well as enjoying the challenge, we also use it as a basis for learning and development. At key points during the journey, we informally guide people through a reflection and feedback process to help participants obtain more information about themselves and how they interact with others. We find that these sessions can be very enlightening as well as very entertaining for everyone as people congregate around camp fires, on remote riverside beaches, or on top of escarpments.
The expeditions are run by Russell who has worked in over 50 countries over the years. He has run expeditions all over the world and is an International Mountain Leader. Working in conjunction with local guides, porters and communities he organises and leads fantastic journeys.
In 2009 we ran a trip to the Zanskar River in Ladakh, India. Flying into Leh, the group acclimatised and witnessed a spectacular local community festival before making their way over eleven days along the Zanskar Frozen River. The party was made up of 5 clients, 12 porters, local guides and Russell. Travelling along the river ice that formed part of an ancient trade route for over 90 miles, they reached a high point of 4,000m.
To watch a short movie clip on the trip, take a look at our Zanskar Frozen River Expedition video on Youtube.
In 2011 we are again flying into Leh but this time heading to the top of a trekking peak called Stok Kangri (6153m) that offers views across Zanskar and Karakoram mountain ranges. This trip will take place over 17 days. For more info on this great development program, call the office.
