David Scott
Honorary Consul of Mongolia in Scotland
Director, Sandbaggers Expedition Services Ltd
‘I have been leading expeditions for over ten years and recently had the pleasure of Denis Griffin’s company during an expedition to Mongolia.
Denis is a determined, energetic and tenacious team player who relishes the challenge of tough expedition conditions. He embodies all that a member of an expedition should: good humour in the face of adversity, physical and mental strength, stamina and boundless energy. He is a natural leader (a fact he would dispute in characteristically modest fashion) and is the ideal person to move the Indo Ultra team forward to a successful conclusion.’
Sandbaggers are expedition and expedition race organisers who specialise in providing top quality experiences in some of the world’s remotest locations. In 2003 we founded Gobi Challenge, an expedition style multi-day ultra race in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. Such was the success of the inaugural event we have since hosted it annually attracting competitors from all over the world. In our nine years of operating the event Gobi Challenge has firmly established itself as one of the Worlds remotest and most adventurous desert racing events.
While the bulk of our trips are in Mongolia we also work on an annual basis throughout Indonesia, Scotland, North Africa and beyond. Our staff our professionally qualified to operate in temperate, arctic, jungle and desert environments. We have a 100% safety record and a hard earned reputation for running genuine, intimate style expeditions and ultramarathons.
Gear
Our shop is tailored to those partaking in ultra races and expeditions where high quality, often lightweight, gear is the order of the day. All our equipment is high quality and you can be assured of getting the right gear for the job whether you are heading to the desert or somewhere closer to home. Each month we add products based on what our clients want to see, after testing them ourselves of course.
We also design and manufacture our own high quality equipment. Proudly Made in Scotland, our range includes our World famous Sand Gaiters and the newly launched Ultrakilt.
Quote from Andrew Murray (Winner: Scottish Ultra, Gobi Challenge, Sahara Race (4deserts), 6633ultra):
“Sandbaggers have provided me with first rate equipment and expert advice for most of my ultras. The exception was my first, the MDS, and i have learned my lesson. Having Sandbaggers behind me for the Scotland2Sahara challenge will be an immense help. Please support them, and raise funds for the Yamaa Trust at the same time. Mention S2S and 10% of each order goes to the Yamaa Trust.”http://www.sand-baggers.com
Nice photo’s