About Outlier Ascents
Born out of the desire to share our passion for the mountains and the belief that anyone can achieve their goals given the right training.
Outlier Ascents is the brainchild of a group of experienced climbers and adventurers who wanted to share their passion for mountaineering with others. What began as a small team running trips in the Alps has grown into an international team of fully qualified IFMGA guides, expert physical trainers and dedicated expedition support staff, based across Chamonix, Patagonia and the UK — each bringing years of first-hand experience on the terrain they guide, from Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn to the high altitude of Aconcagua and the wild ranges of Patagonia.
Whether you are completely new to mountaineering or an experienced climber working towards a technical objective, our international team has the expertise, and the miles on the mountain, to help you reach your full potential.
Rob Hayward
Expedition Lead / Co Founder
One of the founders of Outlier Ascents, Rob has a deep passion for the outdoors and adventure.
Lead Guide / Co Founder
Tom is a full time guide and mountain athlete with nearly a decade of guiding experience.
Filmmaker / Co Founder
Aaron is a specialist sports and fitness videographer with a passion for the mountains.
Ben Brewer
Lead Fitness Coach / Co Founder
Ben has been coaching and PTing CrossFit, strength and endurance training for almost 10 years.
Freja Shannon
Alps Guide
Freja is our Alps Guide and mountain athlete. She leads many of the female only team.
Tim Bowers
Lead Fitness Coach / HTM Lead
Tim is our Fitness and Strength Coach and works on all Hike Train Move trips and expeditions.
Luciana Marun
Andes Guide
Luchi is our Lead Guide on Aconcagua and also Patagonia. She also leads our female only South American teams.
Joe Brindley
North Wales / Alps Guide
Joe is out Technical Alpinism Guide in Wales and the Alps
Udi Augustin
Patagonia / Alps Guide
Udi leads our Patagonia expeditions and some of our Alps trips.
“Their organisation and professionalism made a once in a lifetime adventure even more exhilarating.“
Leo Lundgren – Project Manager, Skanska
At Outlier Ascents, we believe that mountaineering is more than just a physical challenge — it’s a mental and emotional journey, whatever mountain you’re aiming for. Our team is here to support you every step of the way, from the initial fitness training and UK conditioning trips in North Wales, through technical skills courses and Alps expeditions on peaks like Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and the Eiger, to high-altitude objectives such as Aconcagua and the wild volcanic and glaciated terrain of Patagonia — as well as ski touring routes like the Vallée Blanche and the Haute Route. Whatever the objective, the approach is the same: proper preparation, expert guidance, and a team invested in getting you there safely. We believe that with the right training, guidance, and support, anyone can achieve their dream of climbing and skiing in the world’s great mountain ranges.