Discover the Russell-Smith Family’s Travel Adventures

We are the Russell-Smiths

and

WE LOVE TO TRAVEL

We are on an exciting journey… we hope you join us on our adventure.

14 Base camps the Family edition.

Join us on our adventure to see the 14 highest peaks in the world from the base camps below

Check out our adventure here…

Everest (EBC) and Lhotse basecamp

Our base camps 6 and 7 done in Easter 2025!

Check out our full itinerary of our hike to the BOTTOM of the TOP of the world.

Everest awaits just click here.

Pakistan and our 5 basecamps adventure.

Our base camps 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!

K2 awaits just click here.
two boys (Ben and Will) at K2 base camp with K2 in the background.

Who are we and what’s our story?

Us In The Media

Find us on Instagram

Instagram is the first place we post with updates and stories of our adventures. Look below for our latest posts and even better please follow us for inspiration and share your stories with us.

The Russell-Smith family, comprised of John, Martina, and their two sons, prioritizes genuine family travel over luxury, focusing on experiences and cultural education. They share their adventures on Instagram, celebrating local living, diverse cuisine, and meaningful interactions. Quick visit to Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market. What a brilliant day for a hike, surrounded by awesome people and all for an amazing cause. Today is International Mountain Day, so here’s a little look back to where it all truly began for us. Despite hiking all over the world, there’s still nothing quite like walking the coastal paths of Dorset. This place is our family’s little happy place… and when the weather shows up like this, there’s nowhere better. Sponsorship Opportunity: Join Our 14 Base Camps Adventure Slow, simple, grounding. “Everest Base Camp or the Karakorum — high-altitude trekking with kids is challenging but unforgettable! 🌄 From snow-capped peaks to teahouses and tents, discover our epic family adventures and tips for your own journey. Sometimes a trip changes more than your plans. It changes your direction.