From one mountain lover to another
Why?
Beyond just connecting people, our wish is to inspire others to reconnect with nature and be active, enjoy the thrill of adventure and the peace that comes by unplugging from technology – that can be life-changing.
Discovering a true passion
Descending from Mont Blanc in August 2023, still excited about the climb, I realised I longed to be more involved with the mountains. However, not as a guide or a professional mountaineer. It’s the nature, the challenge, and the people that captivate me the most.
The power of the right people
This was my 2nd trip to high altitude mountains that I organised a group for. Months of social media posts and direct inquiries to assemble a great group resulted in mixed results – some dropped out last minute, others stuck around. Once we hit the mountains, I learned firsthand the power of having genuine connections, not just climbing partners. Not only did it make the whole experience more rewarding, it created a sense of trust and security.
Personalised adventures over agency trips
Often, individuals join agency trips only to discover they don’t quite fit with the group, resulting in a less-than-optimal experience. It shouldn’t be like that! Even though I do opt for agency trips myself, I enjoy the autonomy of assembling my own group, ensuring a more personalised, enjoyable and safer experience.
When things won’t go as planned
Following our unsuccessful summit attempt of Mont Blanc, a young man from another group made the bold decision to extend his stay and attempt the climb again in just 2 days. He sought companions to join him. However, despite several efforts, including searching from Facebook groups and asking around, he was unable to find partners. In Chamonix, THE mountain town, can you imagine? Despite the risks, he decided to climb alone.
Building a supportive and safe mountain community
The mountain community deserves the same sense of camaraderie and support as other sports. While it may never be as simple as grabbing a pair of Nike’s and joining for a group run in the park, together we can make it easier, safer, more enjoyable and cost-effective.
No more solo climbs, trips with complete strangers, spending weeks or months looking for partners from social media only to be ghosted, risking your safety, missing out on opportunities, or retreating from the mountain due to a mismatched team!
MYMCO will empower you to decide and take control of your next climb.