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Simon Hale

Simon Hale, with homes in the French Alps and North Wales, is a professional mountain guide with over 30 years experience in climbing and skiing in mountain ranges all over the world. He holds a degree in outdoor education and environmental science and has extensive knowledge of mountain ecology. Simon has worked at Plas y Brenin, the UK National Mountain Centre in Wales, for over 15 years, the last 12 of which he was a senior instructor. In winter, Simon teaches skiing, with backcountry skiing and ski touring a specialty. He loves being in the mountains and the challenge they always provide. At home, he is a keen gardener and lover of fine wines and also enjoys mountain biking.

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Upcoming Trips with Simon

Tour du Mont Blanc

Jul 16 - 24, 2025

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Hiking the Haute Route

Sep 9 - 16, 2025

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Client Testimonials

Simon is an extremely experienced, knowledgeable, and qualified mountain climber, and hiker—fully qualified as an IFMGA Mountain Guide. He is a professor in this environment, and a fun one at that!

Charles H.

Larchmont, NY
Tour du Mont Blanc

Simon is a lovely and sincere person with a fun sense of humor and just a great addition to the trip. He is a mountain man of extreme experience and it's just very comforting to be in his expert hands.

Wendy W.

Larchmont, NY
Tour du Mont Blanc

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