See the world like never before
Welcome to dash adventures!
Are you ready to travel?
let's trek and climb!
Prepare yourself for an exciting exploration with Dash Adventures! Our tailor-made expeditions offer a comprehensive pre-trip consultation covering physical training, gear and clothing selection, as well as the opportunity to seek guidance from Dave Ashley regarding your upcoming adventure. Moreover, you will have the privilege of trekking and climbing alongside Dave or one of the Dash Adventures crew throughout your journey!
Current Offerings Led by Dave Ashley With Availablity:
- Ecuador High Altitude Hacienda Trek
- Ecuador add-on climb Illiniza Norte and Cotopaxi
- Peru trekking the Sacred Valley and Machu Piccu
- Argentina's mighty Aconcagua, tallest mountain in the Americas
and one of the Seven Summits
- Nepal Trek to Everest Base Camp and option for 20,000 ft Lobuche East
- Tibet's Cho Oyu, 6th highest mountain in the world
and one of the 14 8,000 meter peaks
- Granite Peak, Montana's Highst Point
- Gannett Peak, Wyoming's Highest Point
- Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, tallest mountain in Africa
and one of the Seven Summits
Coming Soon:
Iceland Volcano Trek and Italian Dolomite Via Ferratta Trek, August 2025
Contact us ASAP for details!
Don't see what you or looking for, or want to discuss a private group trip?
Contact us!
EUCADOR
ADD ON: ILLINIZA NORTE (16,818 FT) AND COTOPAXI (19,347 FT) ***intermediate***
peru
TREKKING the sacred valley AND MACU PICCHU
***EASY***
testimonials
What our customers say about us
Our customers continue to return for more trips, despite the challenging physical conditions of trekking and climbing in remote areas and high mountains. They consistently provide exceptional reviews, showcasing their satisfaction with our services.
100%
Happy clients
★ ★★★★
Overall rating
- Dash Adventures is the best! Just got back from trekking and climbing in the Himalays with Dave...it was nothing short of life changing and truly amazing! Success on Island Peak!!
Shane S EBC and Island peak Fall 2023
- Amazing trek through the Himalayas! From Kathmandu to EBC we were treated like family. Top notch service and never had to worry about a thing! I would go back every year if I could!
Molly c everest base camp trek spring 2022
- My EBC trek in Nepal was so well-organized that instead of thinking about logistics, I was able to focus fully on the breathtaking scenery at hand.
Emily PM Everest Base Camp trek Fall 2022
- My trip to Nepal was life changing. Dave's planning, connections, tips, encouragement and leadership allowed me to discover things about myself, bond with others around me and fully embrace the majesty of the landscape. I'm forever changed and welcome the opportunity to go back.
Meg T Everest Base Camp trek fall 2023
- We did the EBC with Dash Adventures and it was nothing short of phenomenal! Dave's excellent advice on all things from physical to psychological aspects of a multi-day, high altitude trek was a large part of our success.
Rachel C. and Beth D. Everest Base Camp trek fall 2023
- Dash Adventures gave me the confidence and motivation to stay strong!
Sally M Everest Base Camp trek spring 2022 Ecuador fall 2023
- Accomplish life goals with Dash Adventures! Success on Cayambe and Chimborazo, my first climbs above 14,500 feet!
Stephen P Ecuador Fall 2023
- "All you touch and all you see is all your life will ever be" sang Pink Floyd, and that is trekking with Dash Adventures!
Tim M Everest Base CAmp Trek Fall 2023
OUR mission
Dash Adventures, founded in 2023 by Colonel Dave Ashley, a retired US Air Force officer, is a small business that takes pride in its veteran ownership. By capitalizing on the strong relationships forged during Dave's conquest of the Seven Summits, Dash Adventures exclusively partners with guide companies that are locally owned and operated in the countries where we embark on our treks and climbs. Our unique business approach involves working as unpaid staff members and setting prices that solely cover our expenses. As a result, Dash Adventures provides trekking and climbing experiences that are on par with those offered by other Western guide companies, but at a significantly reduced cost to our valued customers.
DAVID "DASH" ASHLEY
Owner/CEOMountaineering & Trekking Leader
Dave, a West Point graduate and retired military officer, underwent a significant life change after selflessly donating a kidney to a fellow West Point classmate in 2017. Following his retirement from the military, he decided to pursue his passion for outdoor adventures. Along with adventure racing, Dave developed a deep love for high altitude mountaineering. His impressive accomplishments include winning the USA Adventure Racing National Championship in the Master's Division, summiting Mount Everest and the Seven Summits, and setting a new Guinness World Record for speed climbing the highest point in all 50 US states in less than 42 days. Dave is also a proud father of two daughters in their early 20s.
Dave, a West Point graduate and retired military officer, underwent a significant life change after selflessly donating a kidney to a fellow West Point classmate in 2017. Following his retirement from the military, he decided to pursue his passion for outdoor adventures. Along with adventure racing, Dave developed a deep love for high altitude mountaineering. His impressive accomplishments include winning the USA Adventure Racing National Championship in the Master's Division, summiting Mount Everest and the Seven Summits, and setting a new Guinness World Record for speed climbing the highest point in all 50 US states in less than 42 days. Dave is also a proud father of two daughters in their early 20s.
SHELLEY JOHANNESEN
Trekking Leader, Mountaineeer and Adventure Racer
Shelley, a native of Portland, Oregon, obtained her degree from Boston College and worked as an education researcher before retiring. She holds a doctorate in education and has a fondness for both cats and dogs. Her interests lie in trail running, adventure racing, and high altitude trekking & mountaineering. Notable mountaineering achievements above 20,000 feet consist of Lobuche East, Island Peak, Cayambe, and Chimborazo. Shelley is also a proud mother of three adult children.
Shelley, a native of Portland, Oregon, obtained her degree from Boston College and worked as an education researcher before retiring. She holds a doctorate in education and has a fondness for both cats and dogs. Her interests lie in trail running, adventure racing, and high altitude trekking & mountaineering. Notable mountaineering achievements above 20,000 feet consist of Lobuche East, Island Peak, Cayambe, and Chimborazo. Shelley is also a proud mother of three adult children.