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

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

Our three guides were all excellent: Thomas, Phil and Paulo. I can't speak highly enough of them. They were all good company and superb climbers, and patient with us all.

Donald Connolly
Matterhorn Ascent

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 (2017)
Alpine Rock

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