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

Thanks for organising an excellent week. The course format & accommodation was perfect. The guide was outstanding & gave us a full week of constructive tuition. I was able to put this training into practice the following week when I met up with a friend.Classic AlpinISM 2026

R W
Classic AlpinISM (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

Learned loads, the course is very carefully planned. Guiding and Instruction was excellent. Our ISM Guide was fantastic throughout & made the course really good fun. A very professional guide with a great sense of humour. Highly recommended.Summits & Skills 4000m 2026

Leigh Ritchie
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

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