In 1984 he led an expedition to Everest Tibet and was deputy leader of the Joint Services Everest Nepal 1992.
Joined the Army Mountaineering Association (AMA) in 1968 and took part in AMA expeditions to the Canadian Arctic in 1972, Indian Himalayas in 1973, Nuptse, Nepal in 1975.
Climbed in the Canadian Rockies in 1978-9 and Mount Kenya in 1983.
Attended the Ullswater Outward Bound School in 1960.
Fought in the Aden Emergency, Oman, Dhofar Rebellion and in Northern Ireland where he was awarded the Military Medal.