What Jagged Globe does

Jagged Globe is a UK-based, direct-to-consumer adventure travel company, operated as the private limited company Climb Trek Ski Ltd and headquartered in Sheffield. Founded in 1987, the firm specialises in guided mountaineering expeditions, alpine skills courses, high-altitude treks, and ski touring across more than 26 countries and all seven continents. Its catalogue covers flagship objectives such as Kilimanjaro via the Western Breach (95 expeditions since 1994), Gasherbrum II (where it runs more trips than any other Western operator), Everest, Denali, Aconcagua, and the Seven Summits challenge, alongside entry-level Scottish winter and Alpine introduction courses and adventure skiing programmes from off-piste Chamonix to a South Pole Last Degree expedition.

The company has no proprietary technology stack; the offering is experiential and service-based, relying on IFMGA-qualified guides and professional expedition leaders to deliver high-altitude climbs, treks, and ski tours. Product delivery is supported by a comprehensive website (jagged-globe.co.uk) with detailed itineraries, leader reports, photo galleries, and an integrated booking system, complemented by email newsletters and social media. Customer financial protection is provided through ATOL and ABTOT bonding.

Jagged Globe's business model is one-time transactional revenue from expedition and tour bookings. Customers book individual trips with deposits (£160-£450) and final payment 60 days before departure, paying per-expedition prices that range from approximately £555 for introductory Scottish winter courses to £71,200 for an Everest Summit package, with both 'With Flight' and 'Land Only' pricing options. The company employs 11-50 staff, is privately held by its founders with no institutional funding disclosed, and serves individual climbers, trekkers, and ski enthusiasts globally through direct sales channels with no intermediaries.

Name

Jagged Globe

Legal name

Climb Trek Ski Ltd

Website

https://jagged-globe.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jagged Globe is a UK-based direct-to-consumer adventure travel company that has organised guided mountaineering expeditions, alpine courses, treks, and ski tours across 26+ countries and all seven continents since 1987, serving individual climbers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mountaineering Expedition Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520)

akta.pro primary industry

Rock Climbing, Mountaineering & Via Ferrata Guides (THAAADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hiking, Trekking & Mountain Guiding (THAJABAA), Winter & Mountain Guides (Ski, Snowshoe, Avalanche, Ice Climbing) (THAAALAF)

Keywords

• Guided mountaineering expeditions
• Alpine climbing courses
• High altitude trekking
• Adventure ski tours
• Mountain expedition operator

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Expedition and Tour Bookings: Jagged Globe generates revenue through selling guided mountaineering expeditions, trekking holidays, and ski tours to individual customers. Prices vary by destination and duration, with 'With Flight' and 'Land Only' pricing options. Deposits are required to secure bookings, with final payment due 60 days before departure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jagged Globe organizes and sells guided mountaineering expeditions, alpine skills courses, high-altitude treks, and off-piste ski tours to mountain destinations worldwide. The company delivers end-to-end trip logistics — including permits, flights, accommodation, meals, porters, local guides, and professional expedition leaders — for individual climbers, trekkers, and ski enthusiasts targeting peaks and routes in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Polar regions.

Product overview

Jagged Globe is a mountaineering expedition company offering climbing expeditions, alpine courses, treks, and ski trips across global mountain destinations. The core product portfolio includes Expeditions (major peak ascents worldwide including Seven Summits and 8,000m peaks like Everest and Gasherbrum II), Alpine Courses (skills training in the Alps and Scotland), Treks (high-altitude trekking expeditions), and Ski Trips (off-piste skiing and ski touring). Notable expeditions include Kilimanjaro via the Western Breach (95 trips since 1994), Gasherbrum II (more expeditions than any other Western operator), and the Seven Summits challenge. The company has operated since 1987.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mountaineering Expeditions Guided climbing expeditions to major peaks worldwide, including Kilimanjaro (Western Breach), Mount Kenya, Everest, Cho Oyu, Gasherbrum II, Aconcagua, Denali, Carstensz Pyramid, Ama Dablam, Manaslu, Mera Peak, Ojos del Salado, Alpamayo, Vinson and other destinations across Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and Polar regions. Targeted at experienced mountaineers seeking high-altitude ascents.
• Alpine Climbing Courses Skills courses including Alpine Summer Courses (France, Italy, Switzerland), Scottish Winter Courses (introductory through advanced), Winter Alpine Ice courses, and Rock Climbing and Scrambling courses. Designed for climbers seeking to develop or improve mountaineering skills before progressing to bigger expeditions.
• High-Altitude Treks Guided trekking holidays in high-altitude mountain regions including Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Manaslu Circuit, Kilimanjaro (Lemosho and Umbwe routes), Huayhuash Circuit, K2 Base Camp, Patagonia, Bhutan and other destinations across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Polar regions. Targeted at fit walkers and trekkers.
• Ski Trips and Touring Off-piste skiing courses (Chamonix, 3 Valleys, La Grave, Dolomites), ski touring in the European Alps (Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland) and worldwide adventure skiing, plus polar ski expeditions including South Pole Last Degree. Targeted at skiers from beginners to advanced seeking guided mountain skiing.
• Seven Summits Challenge Program Multi-peak challenge programs to climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents — Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Denali, Elbrus, Everest, Carstensz Pyramid, and Vinson Massif — delivered as a coordinated portfolio of expeditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• High summit success rates documented through extensive trip reports and leader reports
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sherpa Aid UKminorOthersJagged Globe supports Sherpa Aid UK, a charitable initiative to help ill or injured mountain workers. The company displays the Sherpa Aid UK badge on their website, indicating community support for Himalayan mountain workers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KE Adventure Travel: UK adventure travel operator offering trekking peaks, mountaineering expeditions, and ski trips to similar global destinations. Comparable UK customer base and overlapping product on Himalayan treks and European alpine courses.
• Adventure Consultants: New Zealand-based mountaineering operator with a long history of 8,000m expeditions including Everest, Cho Oyu, and Ama Dablam. Comparable on premium high-altitude expedition portfolio and similar expedition leader profile.
• Mountain Trip: US-based high-altitude guiding company focused on Denali and international expeditions including Aconcagua and Himalayan peaks. Comparable on guided high-altitude expedition model and similar customer profile of experienced climbers.
• Adventure Peaks: UK-based mountaineering expedition operator offering climbing expeditions, treks, and ski trips to similar global mountain destinations including the Alps, Himalayas, and Seven Summits peaks. Directly comparable on product mix, target customer (UK-based adventure enthusiasts), and price points.
• Mountain Kingdoms: UK adventure travel company specialising in trekking and mountaineering holidays to the Himalayas and other high-altitude regions. Comparable target market (UK-based trekkers and climbers) and overlap on Himalayan treks such as Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit.
• Alpine Ascents International: US-based mountaineering guide service operating climbs on Denali, Rainier, Aconcagua, and Himalayan peaks including Everest. Directly comparable on high-altitude expedition product, IFMGA-equivalent guide quality, and premium expedition pricing.
• International Mountain Guides (IMG): US-based mountain guide service running expeditions on Denali, Rainier, the Alps, and 8,000m peaks worldwide. Closely comparable in scope of guided mountaineering offerings, guide certification standards, and expedition logistics model.
• Himalayan Experience (Himex): Nepal-based mountaineering operator running 8,000m expeditions including Everest, Cho Oyu, and Ama Dablam. Directly comparable on flagship Himalayan high-altitude expeditions and premium expedition pricing.

Broad incumbents

• World Expeditions: Large international adventure travel company with a broad trekking and mountaineering portfolio across the Himalayas, Andes, and Alps. Comparable on trekking product and customer overlap, but operates at significantly larger scale with a wider product range.
• Exodus Travels: UK adventure travel company offering walking, trekking, and mountaineering trips worldwide. Overlaps with Jagged Globe on high-altitude treks and adventure itineraries, but with a much broader portfolio including cultural and walking tours.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jaggedglobe
• Facebookfacebook.com/jaggedglobe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jagged-globe

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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