About

Dean Russell- Adventure Guide

Adventure is a pastime for some people, a break from day to day living. For me, it is my regular life, something that is a passion and a driving force in my life. As your adventure guide, I’ll help you experience something new, learn or build on existing skills and always have an adventure to remember.

Dean Russell crossing UTMB finish line
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Trail Runner, Climber, Mountaineer, Trekker and Cycle Enthusiast

My name is Dean Russell and I set up  Adventure Awaits in 2017.  I have been an active  climber, mountaineer, trail runner, trekker  and  biker  for over 20 years. It is the many years of experience and continued enthusiasm that make your adventures special. 


Major accomplishments include:

 

  • Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc 2017 - Finisher (171km, 10,000m)
  • Malvern Hills Ultra 2015 - 2nd Place (80km, 2,450m)
  • Dorset Coastal Trail Series Ultra - 8th Place (73km, 2,450m)
  • 6,000m peak in Nepal (Lobuche East, 6,119m; Island Peak Solo, 6189m; Kyajo Ri, 6186m)
  • North Face of the Piz Badile via the Cassin Route (TD)
  • Le marche du temps (7A, A0, 200m)
  • Up to E4 onsight including Bloody Sunday, Pembroke (E4, 6A); All Systems, Avon Gorge (E4, 6A); Kaiser Wall, Wintours Lead (E3, 6A); Major Tom, Chudleigh (E3, 6A)
  • Up to water ice 5 and Scottish V including Nye Vemorkfoss, Rjuken (WI 5); Pumpkin, Creag Meagaidh (V, 4); Route Major, Carn Etchachan (IV, 5)
  • Up to 7c Sports including Honk Down, El Chorro (7c); Chulilla, Brean Down (7b+); House Burning Down, Cheddar Gorge (7b+); Insane in the Membrane, Owens River Gorge (7b);

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor
  • International Mountain Leader
  • British Cycling Mountain Bike Leadership Award
  • British Summer Mountain Leader Award
  • Single Pitch Award (SPA)
  • Fell / Trail Leadership in Running Fitness (FLiRF) 
  • Casualty Care First Aid Responder

 

Dean Russell climbing Stetind in the North of Norway for Favre Leuba in 2019