Beyond Ordinary. Together.
We are a family of four taking on the 14 Basecamps Challenge, sharing
honest adventures and raising funds for education through the Nimsdai Foundation.
14 Basecamps the Family edition.
Join us on our family adventure to see the 14 highest peaks in the world from the basecamps below
Everest (EBC) and Lhotse basecamp
Our basecamps 6 and 7 done in Easter 2025!
Check out our full itinerary of our hike to the BOTTOM of the TOP of the world.
Pakistan and our 5 basecamps family adventure.
Our basecamps journey started in the summer of 2024.
Check out our full itinerary of our hike in the Karakoram, Pakistan to our first 5 base camps including K2!
Manaslu Basecamp
Basecamp 8 done in April 2026.
Check out our full itinerary of our hike to Manaslu Nepal.
Who are we and what’s our story?
We’re the Russell-Smiths – a family of four who believe the world is the greatest classroom. From trekking to the base camps of the world’s highest mountains and diving coral reefs, to exploring hidden corners of the UK, we travel to connect with people, cultures and wild places. Through our family adventures, we share honest family travel stories, practical tips and inspiration to show that extraordinary journeys are possible for ordinary families.
Click the photo to find our more.
Our Most Recent Posts
Find us on Instagram
Instagram is the first place we post with updates and stories of our family adventures. Look below for our latest posts and even better please follow us for inspiration and share your stories with us.
