Europe Trip Leader
Mark Tennent
A native of Bath, England, Mark Tennent quickly learned his calling was in the mountains. He completed a specialist Outdoor Education degree at Bangor Normal College in North Wales, subsequently instructed at various outdoor centers in the UK, then graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and was commissioned into the British Army, which he left as a Captain. A recipient of several mountaineering and leadership certificates, Mark has worked in various parts of the world including Afghanistan, Macedonia, Kosovo, Kenya, Sudan, and India. Since 2005, he has lived in the Savoie department of the French Alps, near Albertville, where he shares his passion for the outdoors, French food, and the local culture. He's a member of the French Syndicat Interprofessionnel de la Montagne, bringing together mountain guides, climbing instructors, and mountain leaders. When not guiding, he can be found ski-mountaineering, rock climbing, and cycling.
Our Team
Client Testimonials
Mark is a great leader—his military background shows up in his clarity of direction and sense of leadership. I appreciated his concern about health and comfort of all of us, and his deep dedication to traveling in a sustainable appropriate way.
Janet O.
Wassaic, NY
Tour du Mont Blanc
Excellent guide, very knowledgable of the area, excellent interaction with participants.
Luis L.
Calgary, Alberta
Tour du Mont Blanc
Mark is an excellent leader—knowledgeable, caring, and attentive.
Maya L.
Los Angeles, CA
Tour du Mont Blanc
Mark was outstanding, highly knowleadgeble of the area and mountains. His excellent attitude contributed to an awesome trip.
Ruth A.
Calgary, Alberta
Tour du Mont Blanc
Mark was a constant joy and I found him to be hysterically funny, super smart, and VERY conscientious about keeping us all safe and happy. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area and all the tiny details you would only know if you lived there.
Stephanie M.
San Francisco, CA
Mark was a constant joy and I found him to be hysterically funny, super smart, and VERY conscientious about keeping us all safe and happy. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area and all the tiny details you would only know if you lived there.
Stephanie M.
San Francisco, CA
Mark was great to be around. You can tell he is very experienced and loves being in the mountains.
Subra N.
Hillsborough, CA
Hiking the Haute Route
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