What are your plans in November 2025? - how about joining Mark from the 9th to the 25th of November 2025, a guaranteed 'experience' - a trek through the Khumbu, meeting the people, climbing to the summit of Gokyo Ri and then crossing Renjo La and descending down onto the centuries old trade route from Tibet to Namche Bazaar - 17 days, 13 days trekking. Email mark at mark@markinglis.co.nz or follow this link to book.

The has kicked off with a busy time on the St James Cycle Trail, regional trails, accessibility and inclusive design consulting and keynotes as always. Early January I had the privilege to present to the Rotary Youth Leaders and finished the month off delivering the keynote I had donated to the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust auction - thanks to the team at Harcourts Holmwood for picking it up, effectively sponsoring a rescue flight.