I met Cherie back in the middle of 2010 prior to successfully summiting Mera Peak with her as one of my two Western Guides a few months later. It was at the high camps and on our 15 hour summit day I was especially glad to have her by my side, that she knew me enough by that stage to actually provide the personalised advice and assistance that I needed. Being able to train personally with Cherie prior to leaving for Nepal meant I started this expedition with not only a Western Guide, but with a friend. Hiking with Cherie and participating in her training program prior to leaving for Nepal was a really fun way to get to know my team mates, it offers endless hours of question time so that you can really find out everything thing and more that you could possibly want to know about trekking and climbing before you head off. Cherie has a love for the mountains in it’s truest form, the good, the bad and the sometimes ugly – equally. She is always the most prepared, calm when faced with a situation, first to carry a load or help others, never complains and has the heart and courage of a lion.I can not think of one person who I would rather have by my side on big peaks in the future and I can’t wait to climb again with you soon mate!