Active Mountaineering Arvostelua 

National 3 peaks in 24 hours - What are you waiting for?? Active mountaineering is the only company you want to book with if you want that “no f**cking faffing” approach and to get this done! I’ve read previous reviews and do not agree! Chris is an amazing person with a wealth of knowledge and support. I cannot thank him and the team enough. Get training, take his advice seriously and you are in for the best experience.

Would definitely recommend Chris and his treks/challenges. I took part in the UK 3 Peaks challenge in September 2026. Although I didn't quite make all 3 due to my own fitness/preparation. I wouldn't bother looking at other companies if I attempt it again. Chris is really knowledgeable, uses great local mountain guides. Everything is geared towards getting your best result and as many people over the line in a proper 24hrs!

Chris is a great guide and encourages everyone in his own way 😂 but that got everyone who could to the top and that’s what we paid for, no f**king faffing!

Very well organised and worth every penny!

If you want to complete the national three peaks within 24 hours then Chris is your man! The challenge (and his cracking humour) is not for the faint hearted. He will push you to your limit whilst still keeping you safe and supported. The whole trip was really well organised. Truly an incredible experience. We will forever be grateful to Chris and his team.

When I pay someone to get me through the 3 peeks challenge in under a strict 24hr I expect to get exactly what I paid for!
And boy I got exactly what I ordered even under strong protest from my body and mind.
If you’re looking for a Real Guide look no further than here.
Warning……these guys will
Push you further than you ever thought possible and you will love it….

Amazing experience with lifelong memories made! Chris was an excellent guide that brought hard work/grit and humour in equal measure! Put the training and work in and bring a can do attitude on the mountains and you will have the best time!

I cannot recommend Active Mountaineering highly enough.

From the very beginning, the professionalism, organisation and coordination were exceptional. The whole challenge was incredibly well managed, with excellent communication throughout and a fantastic team behind it. A particular thank you to the drivers John, Steve and Pete who were brilliant. Their driving, care and professionalism made the transfers between the mountains feel completely safe and well looked after.

Chris, the owner and our guide, was outstanding. I had complete trust in him and his decisions, and that trust was so important, particularly when conditions became difficult. What impressed me most was that every decision was made with the safety and wellbeing of the participants at its heart, rather than chasing a record. Chris paid attention to the whole group, understood that everyone had different abilities and needs, and made sensible decisions based on the conditions and the time available. As he said afterwards, every decision we also made for ourselves was the right one and I completely agree.

The weather certainly gave us a challenge, but what could have been a miserable experience became something I will remember for all the right reasons. I couldn’t have had a more brilliant group of people to do this challenge with, Baz, Barry, Leah, Louis, Vicky, Emma, Julie and Jo, and I feel incredibly blessed to have shared the experience with them. There was encouragement, laughter, determination and plenty of camaraderie, even when the mountains were throwing everything at us. Forever trauma bonded!

A special thank you to Ryan for providing some much needed distraction on the way down “Heart Attack Hill”! There are moments when a good chat and laugh is exactly what you need, and there were plenty of those.

For anyone considering taking on the timed Three Peaks challenge, my biggest piece of advice would be to work on your pace during training. It isn’t just about being able to walk the distance or climb the elevation, getting comfortable maintaining a steady sustainable pace is hugely important and when it comes to food, take food you actually want to eat, rather than simply packing what you think is nutritionally perfect. Keep it within easy reach and eat little and often even during transit. When you’re tired and wet, the food you will want to eat is infinitely more useful than the food you think you should be eating!

The Three Peaks is a serious challenge and the conditions can change everything. For me, the achievement wasn’t about a number on a stopwatch. It was about never giving up, making sensible decisions, looking after each other and coming away with fantastic memories.

Thank you to Chris, John, Steve, Pete, Ryan and the whole Active Mountaineering team for making it such a brilliantly organised, safe and memorable experience. I would absolutely recommend Active Mountaineering to anyone considering taking on the challenge.

A brilliant 3 peaks in 24 hours challenge with Active Mountaineering. Chris was such a good guide - very knowledgeable, set a really fun tone, looked out for everyone in the group and encouraged us all throughout. He was all over timings and the various moving parts to ensure we got round successfully within the 24 hour target. A big thank you to all his professional team too. I’d absolutely recommend Active Mountaineering for experiences like this and will keep them in mind for more mountain trips of my own going forward.

I booked the National Three Peaks Challenge with a friend thinking, to be honest, that we could probably just organise it ourselves. I completely underestimated how important the logistics are and how much doing it as part of a team adds to the experience.

Chris is seriously experienced and brings a brilliant tone to the whole challenge, with plenty of humour along the way. But don’t be fooled by the laid-back approach. He’s seen it all and gives really detailed advice and practical tips throughout to give as many people as possible the best chance of completing the challenge within 24 hours.

The organisation was excellent, the team atmosphere was fantastic, and having everything taken care of meant we could just focus on getting up and down the mountains.

A brilliant experience from start to finish. Couldn’t recommend Chris and the team highly enough!

Absolutely fantastic – a stamina testing, tough, physical endurance and an unforgettable experience!
The 3 Peaks Challenge was honestly the best and hardest thing I’ve ever done, and having Chris as our guide made it possible.
Chris’s motto is "no fxcking faffing” 😂 He pushed us hard, shouted, swore and definitely didn’t let us get away with slacking! But underneath all of that, you could tell he genuinely believed in us and only wanted us to succeed and get the best out of ourselves.
There were definitely moments when I questioned whether i would actually complete it, as i struggled to keep up with his pace, but Chris kept pushing me and i could tell he wanted me to succeed. We also had plenty of laughs along the way, and created a lovely bond with the amazing people in the group, which made the whole experience even more memorable.
If you’re thinking about doing the 3 Peaks, I would 100% recommend Chris, but only if youre serious about it. He will push you to your limit. Take it seriously, you need to train! It is tough, and the better prepared you are, the more you’ll enjoy it.
Huge thanks to Chris for pushing me, believing in me and helping me achieve something that has given me the biggest boost of confidence ever 💪⛰️

Chris was great at getting my group through the challenge. He’s tough but he will do everything he can to get you up each mountain. He really didn’t want me to give up. He even carried my bag at one point.

We had a FANTASTIC trip to Tanzania with Active Mountaineering and all successfully submitted Mount Kilimanjaro! Chris was absolutely fantastic in sorting everything we needed and providing expert guidance throughout. I would highly recommend the trip, everything was organised for us from airport to airport, and we absolutely loved the hot springs, coffee plantation and safari days after we came down from the mountain (all safe and sound!) a trip of a lifetime, thanks so much!

JAMBO! I have just completed the 6 day Machame route to the top of Kilimanjaro with Chris, and also the 2 day Safari add-on.

Thoroughly enjoyed our time and Chris with his knowledge and experience made the whole thing run very smoothly indeed!

We paid upfront a few months before the trip and therefore have didn't pay for anything else apart from booze and souvenirs. Porter and guide tips were included and Chris sorted this all at the end. ( We've heard tales of people being marched to cash machines after completion)

Only thing I regret is not doing the Zanzibar add-on.

Thanks again Chris!

Highly recommend Chris, if you’re looking to take on any challenge that will require you to be pushed outside of your comfort zones. Brutal but fair, Chris definitely knows how to push you beyond what your mind limits you too. Still delighted with the achievement and couldn’t have done without Chris and the team.

This was my second time out with Chris, and it was even better than the first. He’s tough on you, but he gets you to the top 💪 Couldn’t recommend him highly enough, especially for any corporate outing, he absolutely nails it! And it never gets old hearing him shout no f**king faffing 😉

Chris! What a guy! Couldn’t have done the challenge without him! He pushed me out of my comfort zone and the rest of the team! If you’re going to do the three peaks, do it properly do it with Chris at Active Mountaineering!!

Couldn’t recommend Chris enough, the whole trip was so well organised and his knowledge and assistance with the 3 peaks was fantastic for me and my friends. He Really pushes you to get the best out of yourself. Overall it was a fantastic experience.

Glen and Chris looked after us brilliantly while Chris was in Kilimanjaro. Everything was well communicated and as advertised. The climbs were well-marshalled and a real team spirit was created. Driving and logistics were spot on. A fantastic sense of achievement at the summits and at the finish in well under 24 hours!

Although Chris’ priority was for as many as people as possible to complete the challenge in 24 hours, we were horrified and shocked by how rude, misogynistic and demotivating this man was. Truly one of the most unpleasant men we have ever met. There were no words of kindness or encouragement the whole way, even to the person walking in the front of the whole group. All the women in our group commented on how disgusting and misogynistic he was - singling us out to belittle us. Overall, if you respond to bullying tactics then this is the man for you, if you would prefer kindness and positivity, AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS!