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2 Brickfield Cottages
Pottery Lane, Littlethorpe
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 3LS
Monkey Mountaineering is a veteran-owned UK adventure travel company specialising in small-group trekking and mountaineering expeditions in the UK and worldwide.
Founded on the values of leadership, integrity, and sustainable adventure, Monkey Mountaineering delivers carefully designed experiences that prioritise safety, local impact, and genuine connection to the mountains.
From iconic Himalayan routes such as Everest Base Camp and Mera Peak to UK skills courses and Moroccan summit treks, our focus is on helping people achieve extraordinary goals in a responsible way.
With over 28 years of military and expedition leadership experience, we combine meticulous planning with a friendly, personal approach that empowers every client to “Unleash Your Inner Explorer.”
At Monkey Mountaineering, responsible business isn’t a badge we wear, it’s the foundation on which we operate.
As a veteran-owned small business, our values of service, integrity, respect and accountability are woven through everything we do, from the way we design expeditions to the way we support our clients, our partners, and the environments we visit.
Many of our practices directly support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflecting our desire to contribute positively on a global scale.
Small Groups, Big Impact (Not Footprint)
Monkey Mountaineering specialises in small-group adventures because they reduce environmental pressure on fragile mountain ecosystems (supporting SDG 15: Life on Land) and ensure safer, more ethical travel. Smaller teams also allow us to operate more efficiently and reduce waste, contributing to SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Supporting Local Economies & Decent Work
Our business model is built around working directly with trusted local guides, porters, and family-run suppliers. We ensure fair pay, dignified working conditions, and long-term employment opportunities, a direct contribution to SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. By intentionally choosing local over multinational supply chains, we help more money stay within destination countries, supporting SDG 1: No Poverty and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Sustainability by Design
Our itineraries are planned to avoid overcrowded periods and minimise environmental impact. We follow Leave No Trace principles, encourage kit reuse to avoid unnecessary consumption, and reduce waste wherever possible, all directly aligned with SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production and SDG 13: Climate Action.
When feasible, we promote slower, lower-carbon travel options, reflecting our commitment to reducing our overall footprint.
Safety as a Moral Responsibility
As a company founded by a former British Army officer, safety is one of our strongest values. We exceed industry norms with Wilderness Medical Society aligned altitude protocols, comprehensive risk assessments, and a modified military OPORD planning system.
Safe, ethical expedition delivery contributes to SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing, ensuring our clients and staff are protected physically and mentally throughout their journey.
Veteran Values, Veteran Support & Community Impact
Our heritage shapes our ethos. We champion veteran wellbeing, create opportunities for skill development, and actively support veteran-focused organisations and initiatives that use adventure as a pathway to recovery, confidence, and renewed purpose. By fostering connection, resilience, and personal growth within the veteran community, our work contributes directly to SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing and SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions, helping individuals affected by conflict rebuild stability and thrive.
Environmental Awareness & Climate Responsibility
While adventure travel carries an unavoidable carbon cost, we take conscious steps to reduce emissions and make better choices. This includes thoughtful itinerary design, working with local suppliers, promoting reuse over consumption, and ensuring our operations minimise unnecessary waste. These efforts support SDG 13: Climate Action and SDG 15: Life on Land.
Ethical Marketing & Honest Advice
At Monkey Mountaineering, we believe responsible business means responsible communication. We do not oversell, overpromise, or understate risks. We provide transparent guidance so clients can make informed decisions, supporting SDG 4: Quality Education by improving public understanding of mountain safety and sustainable travel.
Ultimately, Monkey Mountaineering exists to help people achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary places, but in a way that uplifts local communities, protects mountain environments, and reflects the values we believe responsible business
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