Max Cole

IFMGA British Mountain Guide

Max has been rock climbing, mountaineering and skiing for over forty years. He has climbed in New Zealand, Yosemite, Morocco, Norway and extensively throughout the European alps and within the U.K.

Max is most happy searching out new venues and adventures, seeking out sea cliff climbs in the remote Scottish Highlands and Islands. His lifelong passion for adventure in the mountains has motivated him to become a British Mountain Guide. His is keen to share his passion to others and his infectious enthusiasm means he is a great person to have on your team in the mountains.

Max is based in Rossendale, Lancashire with his family and when not in the mountains he is a keen fell runner, mountain biker and orienteers. In recent years competing for the English Vets Orienteering Team in international competition. He takes this passion for navigation into the mountain arena.

Testimonials For ISM

Perfectly paced and tailored, great variety of skills learned. Guiding and Instruction? Thomas was fab! Everything was pitched at the right level (no pun intended), safety was always paramount and everyone had so much fun learning everything.

Clare
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

Thanks for organising an excellent week. The course format, accommodation and set up was perfect. The guide was outstanding and gave us a full week of constructive tuition. I was able to put his training into practice the following week when I met up with a friend and did the Cosmiques Arrete.

R W (2017)
Classic AlpinISM (Instructional Course)

Thanks for a fantastic week. It was really one of the best things I have ever done. I learned a lot during the week, not only about climbing technique, but also about attitude.

Lachlan MacGregor
Bernese Oberland 4000ers

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