He rescues stranded hikers. He leads LGBTQ+ groups up Kilimanjaro. He teaches mountaineering by day and climbs remote peaks by sunrise.

Meet Nick Read, founder of Pride Expeditions—a rare breed of adventure guide who’s smashing stereotypes while scaling summits.

Whether it’s the snow-capped Andes, the deserts of Morocco, or a tea-house trek in Nepal, Nick’s trips aren’t just about adrenaline—they’re about creating inclusive, empowering experiences for queer adventurers around the globe.

In this high-altitude episode of Pride Nomad Unleashed, Ken and Nick hit the trail with:

• 🏕️ Behind-the-scenes stories of running a queer expedition company across 5 continents
• 🇹🇿 How climbing Kilimanjaro became a literal Pride March in a country where being gay is illegal
• 🏞️ The truth about Everest Base Camp, why Gosaikunda might be better, and how yak traffic is a real thing
• 🚁 Wild rescue missions in the UK mountains and what not to do when your knee gives out
• 💡 The secret to building lifelong friendships (and confidence) through shared adventure
• 📍 A full list of LGBTQ+ trekking destinations from Patagonia to Peru, Iceland to India, plus what’s coming next
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🎒 Whether you’re a first-time camper or a rugged explorer, Nick’s trips are designed to be challenging but achievable. You’ll never carry your gear, you’ll always be supported—and you’ll come home with one hell of a story.

• 🏔️ Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) – A literal Pride trek in a not-so-LGBTQ-friendly zone
• 🇳🇵 Nepal – Gosaikunda Lakes trek + Trishuli River rafting
• 🇵🇪 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Peru) – With 3-course tent meals and sunrise views
• 🇲🇦 Mount Toubkal (Morocco) – A four-day intro to high-altitude trekking with Berber hospitality
• 🇮🇸 Iceland – The Laugavegur Trail: lava fields, steam vents, and glacier valleys
• 🇦🇷 Patagonia (Argentina) – Vertical granite spires, fewer crowds, epic solitude
• 🇪🇨 Ecuador & Galápagos – Coming soon
• 🇬🇧 Wales Adventures – Rock climbing, coasteering, and mini expeditions
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Never done an adventure trip?

Start with Morocco or Iceland. Both offer a perfect blend of challenge, culture, and comfort—with no altitude worries and plenty of fun.

You don’t need to be super-fit. You do need:

• Stamina (think 6–8 hours of walking)
• A sense of humor
• A spirit of adventure
• Zero diva drama (this isn’t Atlantis, darling)
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Mention “Pride Nomad” when booking and receive:

• A private consultation with Nick to match you with the perfect trek
• A free gear checklist & training plan tailored to your trip

And a mystery gift you’ll receive on your expedition 🏳️‍🌈