Latest News & Reports

19/02/2010 - ISM Guide climbs hard mixed route in the Lakes

Some fantastic winter conditions in the Lake District this winter saw ISM guide Adrian Nelhams & climbing partner Tim Lofthouse climb a superb new winter line on Neckband Crag in Great Langdale. Adrian had visited Neckband in winter many times before ....Read More

28/10/2009 - Expedition Gear for Kyrgyzstan by Steve Taylor

Below is a fairly personal take on which gear is required for the ISM Kyrgyzstan Expedition. It is based on participation on this expedition in 2008 and 2009. Comments and feedback are welcome, as are any questions/queries. Stephen Taylor, email: ....Read More

26/10/2009 - My Kyrgyzstan Trip by Adrian Nelhams

‘Where’s Adrian Allynavich’ I hear shouted as I enter the ITMC offices and Vladimir appears from around the corner. The familiar grin and then comes the crushing bear hug that leaves you fighting for air! ‘Welcome back to Kyrgyzstan mad dog, where’s ....Read More

12/06/2009 - Latest News from Adrian

The sun is streaming in through the office window and its 26 degrees outside.I had a great time rock climbing in Langdale at the weekend and like everyone else in the Old Dungeon Ghyll on Sunday evening, had the red sunburnt arms to prove it! It’s be ....Read More

27/01/2009 - Bulletin from Leysin - Hope, Noise and Great Ice!

As ‘Hope and Noise’ blasted out their short set and then made way for an even more energetic and loader trio, I couldn’t help but feel the Lynx bar echoed similarities to what the Vagabond used to have. Peach the owner who used to work behind the bar ....Read More

11/12/2008 - ISM West Kokshal-Too Expedition, 2008

Guides: Pat Littlejohn, Adrian Nelhams, Vladimir Komissarov Members: Anthony Froud, Leif Iversen, Simon Liebling, Jacki Liebling, James Bruton, Neville Howarth, Stephen Taylor, Gareth Read Our regular expedition to the Tien Shan mountains of Cent ....Read More

11/12/2008 - Winter report from Terry & Graham (Dec 08)

Winter is upon us here in the Alps, plenty of snow and the ice starting to build nicely! For some time in Leysin it has been -7*C at night and below freezing all day. There have been really good early falls of snow and Leysin locals are getting o ....Read More

04/12/2008 - ISM Winter Crossword

A bit of fun for the festive season, testing your knowledge of Switzerland and the winter ice climbing venues. Double-click the image to see full size. PRIZES: the first 3 correct entries will receive an ISM T-shirt. Good luck! Please send entr ....Read More

17/06/2008 - Adventures in Alaska by Adrian Nelhams

“You need to pump the handle at least a 100 times”, crackled Paul through the headphones. I only picked up half of it, as the headphones and sunglasses just weren’t working well together. I was also trying to get a view out through the tiny window w ....Read More

04/01/2008 - Award for Services to Mountaineering

Towards the end of 2007 an odd-looking letter arrived at the ISM office. It purported to be from 10 Downing Street and bore the Royal Crest of Arms. At first we thought it was a scam or a wind-up but after the third or fourth reading it sunk in tha ....Read More

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