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International School of Mountaineering

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'.

Paolo Intropido

Testimonials For ISM

Many Thanks ISM/AdrianISM/Adrian gave me 2 fantastic weeks, one in Morocco’s Anti-Atlas & the other in SwitzerlandThe trips were sensational, with stunning, spectacular mountains, brilliant instruction & insights, helping take my climbing to the next level.Adrian’s coaching was world-class

Will Boxall

Our guides were all excellent, I can't speak highly enough of them. They were all good company and superb climbers, and patient with us all.Matterhorn Ascent

Donald Connolly
Matterhorn Ascent - A Classic Alpine Dream!

Thank you very much for an enjoyable and inspiring week in the Alps, and for your patience and good humour throughout. You have a completely satisfied customer and I hope to join another ISM course sometime in the future.Classic AlpinISM 2025

Michael Firth
Classic AlpinISM (Instructional Course)

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