ADVENTURER · EXPEDITION LEADER · CONSERVATIONIST
Climb with purpose.
High-altitude expeditions, guided Kilimanjaro teams, wildlife conservation and honest conversations about building a life that means something.
Christopher Ward Challenger · Páramo Ambassador
Dawn on the Lenin Glacier, Pamir Mountains · July 2024
6,148m
Razdelnaya summit · Pamirs 2024
2
Kilimanjaro teams led in 2026
70%
Team summit success
100%
Of climbers home safe
27
Podcast episodes
EXPEDITION · PEAK LENIN 7,134M · PAMIR MOUNTAINS
The hardest call on the mountain was to turn around.
Peak Lenin is often called the “easiest” 7,000-metre peak. It isn’t. Its weather is notorious, fewer than a quarter of climbers reach the top, and it is the scene of the deadliest single accident in mountaineering history.
In July 2024, climbing in support of wildlife conservation, I summited Razdelnaya at 6,148m. Higher up, the weather turned fast and we were caught in a whiteout. We descended. Another team pressed on, was stranded on the summit approach and was rescued with severe frostbite. Our team came home safe — and that decision now shapes every expedition I lead.
PRINCIPAL PARTNER
Proud to be a Christopher Ward Challenger.
From the high Pamirs onwards, Christopher Ward backs my expeditions and shares my commitment to protecting the natural world — including fundraising for wildlife conservation through the C60 Anthropocene.
Pamir Mountains · July 2024
PROJECT PURPOSE: KILIMANJARO
Africa’s highest peak. Led by someone who knows when to turn back.
A 5,895m expedition for individuals and teams who want to test themselves, raise money for a cause they care about and come home changed. Trusted local guides, a 15-week training plan, a full kit list and two pre-expedition sessions on leadership and preparation.
FROM THE 2026 PROJECT PURPOSE TEAMS
“Tom’s vision and hands-on guidance turned our Kilimanjaro trek into far more than just a bucket-list climb… His style of leading from the back ensured every single person was watched over, supported, and empowered to reach their true potential.”
Jason Brown
Project Purpose: Kilimanjaro 2026
“His calm approach, genuine care and wealth of experience made an enormous difference, especially when things got tough. I would wholeheartedly recommend Tom to anyone considering taking on Kilimanjaro.”
Mick Bishop
Project Purpose: Kilimanjaro 2026
“Tom was such an incredible leader from start to finish… Tom made the whole experience so memorable for everyone and helped make reaching the Roof of Africa an unforgettable achievement!”
Chloe Sergi
Project Purpose: Kilimanjaro 2026
“A true leader in the face of adversity. Tom’s determination, encouragement and unwavering support helped turn a dream into reality. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.”
Marcus Riley
Project Purpose: Kilimanjaro 2026
“The hardest but best thing I have ever done.”
Tony Southam
Summited Uhuru Peak, 23 October 2026
THE PODCAST · 27 EPISODES
Build Your Purpose
Conversations with Everest summiteers, polar explorers, veterans and founders about ambition, resilience and building a meaningful life.
GUESTS INCLUDE
Kenton Cool
Everest guide
Rebecca Stephens
First British woman on Everest
Sean Conway
105 Ironmans
Dr Raj Joshi
SAS: Who Dares Wins
Sam Cox
Polar adventurer
Griffin Mims
Everest 2025
LATEST · 1 SEP 2026 · 42 MIN
EP 27
Maria Stanley: service and purpose in the police
CONSERVATION
Mountains are how I tell the story. Wildlife is why.
I’m Head of Trusts & Foundations at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, and was previously Trusts & Foundations Manager at the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. Through my expeditions and partnerships I’ve raised over £100,000 for wildlife conservation.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Head of Trusts & Foundations
David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation
Former Trusts & Foundations Manager
PARTNERS ON THE JOURNEY
The brands behind the climbs.
PRINCIPAL PARTNER
Christopher Ward
Proud to be a Christopher Ward Challenger — backing my expeditions and wildlife conservation through the C60 Anthropocene.
BRAND AMBASSADOR
Páramo
My Aspira 360 smock has been with me from Welsh and Scottish winters to Kyrgyzstan and Kilimanjaro.
Read: Why I trust Páramo in the world’s toughest environments →
LEGAL PARTNER
Rix & Kay
Representing explorers and adventurers.
SPEAKING & TEAM CHALLENGES
Leadership, risk and resilience — from 6,000 metres.
Keynotes, after-dinner talks and team expeditions for organisations that want people to lead under pressure and make better decisions together.
FIELD NOTES
New episodes and first word on expeditions.
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