Paolo Intropido

IFMGA Italian Mountain Guide

Born in NW Italy in a region surrounded by mountains, Paolo started to ski and trek as a kid, always wanting to explore 'beyond the next hill'.

He has travelled to ski and climb in Scotland, USA, Canada, Nepal, Chile, Morocco and Mali, but his preferred mountains are in his backyard - the Alps. From Mont Blanc to the Dolomites, a lifetime is not enough to know the whole range. As a Mountain Guide, Paolo is well known for his patient and easy-going attitude. He likes every mountain activity, following the seasons through the year - rock climbing in autumn and spring, ice-climbing and skiing in winter, alpinism in summer - and likes to share this passion. Paolo is proud to be part of the very experienced ISM team and enjoys the international atmosphere of ISM.

Testimonials For ISM

The course was excellent, lots of variety and provided me with a good range of skills. Loved reaching the summit of the 4000m peak for such a nervous and unconfident novice like me, I gained a real sense of achievement from the ascent and the whole week. Huge thanks.

Jo Clark
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

I really enjoyed the course and every part of it was better than expected. I’m definitely looking to move on to a level 2 course at some point with you guys. Thanks againSummits and Skills 4000m 2026

Thomas
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

My very, very sincere thanks to the ISM Guides. They are truly quality people! Patient, understanding, professional, and wonderful ambassadors for your company. I have experienced many guides over my 50 years in climbing and they rank right up there with the very best.Mt Blanc Special

David Hughes

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