Mark Charlton

IFMGA British Mountain Guide

Qualified at 25 year old as an IFMGA guide, Mark has worked for ISM during his first Alpine season. Having skied from a very early age rock and ice climbed as a young teenager he has made first ascents and descents on all continents of the world. Mark has been guiding for over 30 years working at Glenmore Lodge, Plas y Brenin, before playing a major role working at ISM and throughout the Alps and numerous other parts of the world.

A full time resident of the Chamonix Valley, Mark is currently the president of the British Association of Mountain Guides and has been involved in the training and assessment of guides for the British, Swedish and Polish Mountain Guides Associations.

Very keen climber and skier, Mark is still actively exploring new places with great consideration to environmental concerns.

Testimonials For ISM

Summiting Mont Blanc was an important milestone for me which I am grateful to all at ISM. Particularly Terry, who is the ultimate professional never compromising on safety. Max is a pure gem with wonderful guidance and outstanding people skills in abundance.Altogether a brilliant week!

David (2017)
Mont Blanc Ascent

Thanks for a great week, in some pretty challenging and extreme conditions. Thanks for keeping us safe, teaching us loads, and being all round fantastic fun. I'd look forward to coming on another trip with you guiding.

Steve
Ski Grand St Bernard

Hi Eira! It is Maite from Spain again! Just a message to tell you that I spent a wonderful week and that both guides (Paolo and Christian) were superb.

Maite Iriarte
Classic 4000ers

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