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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 regarding your upcoming adventure.
Current Offerings With Availability:
- Everest Base Camp, Oct 2025
- Carstensz Pyramid, Oct 2025
- Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley Hotel Trek, Jan 2026
- Machu Picchu and Salkantay Trek, Jan 2026
- Irhil M'Goun and Sahara Trek May 2026
- Tour de Mont Blanc Hut to Hut Trek July 2026
- Mount Kilimanjaro Climb July 2026
Don't see what you or looking for, or want to discuss a private group trip?
We can set up trips to:
- Northern Arizona canyons and water falls; spring and fall
-Mexico's highest point, Pico de Orizaba (18,491 ft); year round
- Trekking in Iceland; July-early September
- Trekking and climbing in Ecuador; year round
- Trekking to Everest Base Camp and other Nepal treks; spring and fall
- Mount Kilimanjaro; year round
- Ireland's Wicklow Way trek; spring and fall
- Hawaii multisport; year round
- US state high points; depending on the high point
- And more...just ask!
Contact us!
tanzania
mount kilimanjaro climb private group ***very difficult***
Sold out
tanzania
tanzania safari private group ***easy***
sold out
arizona
GRAND CANYON and page
PRIVATE TOUR ***fairly difficult***
sold out
indonesia
carstenz pyramid one of the 7 summits ***very difficult***
$8,000 coming soon, contact us for details!
peru
MACHU PICCHU AND SACRED VALLEY hotel TREK
***slightly difficult***
peru
MACHU PICCHU AND SACRED VALLEY hotel TREK Private Group
***slightly difficult***
peru
MACHU PICCHU AND SALKANTAY TREK private group
***difficult***
morocco
trek irhil m'goun (13,356 ft) and the sahara Trek ***slightly difficult***
FRance, Italy, and Switzerland
Tour de mont blanc hut to hut trek ***difficult***
$TBD details coming soon, contact us for details!
FUTURE TRIP PLACEHOLDER
TBD
$XXX coming soon!
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
- I had an exceptional experience with Dash Adventures. Dave's judgment was spot-on in choice of guides; the food was wonderful and purposeful - beyond anything I could have expected at altitude; every day's efforts and activities were geared toward fulfilling the ultimate goal while also having fun and making friends; Dave shared his wealth of knowledge and experience; and the list could go on. I highly recommend high altitude trekking, especially Mount Kilimanjaro - and doing it with Dash Adventures.
Crystal A kilimanjaro climb Fall 202
- 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. 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. Shelley has climbed Mt Everest, Aconcagua, Mont Blanc, Mera Peak, Lobuche East, Island Peak, Cotopaxi, 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. Shelley has climbed Mt Everest, Aconcagua, Mont Blanc, Mera Peak, Lobuche East, Island Peak, Cotopaxi, Cayambe, and Chimborazo. Shelley is also a proud mother of three adult children.