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

Neil, our guide for the week, was exceptional; a true professional, a huge inspiration and just great company. He shared so many useful tips with us and had great stories to share too. Looking forward to booking another course with ISM!”

William Summits and Skills 4000m

Terry was a wonderful guide and made everything fun, laid-back and an overall good experience. I would be happy to ski or climb with him again. All the logistics in Leysin and in Italy went smoothly. A really nice time.

Just a quick word of thanks for the course last week. Our guide Tom was excellent and covered a lot of miles to ensure we got the best conditions and great routes in and was always ready with a word or two of advice when needed - please pass my thanks on to him

James
Alpine Rock

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