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Expeditions & Treks

We specialise in ‘alpine-style’ expeditions to the Greater Ranges, running trips each year to Kyrgyzstan, The Andes, and Greenland; as well as private expeditions elsewhere.

Testimonials For ISM

Perfectly paced and tailored, great variety of skills learned. Guiding and Instruction? Our ISM Guide was fab! Everything was pitched at the right level (no pun intended), safety was always paramount and everyone had so much fun learning everything.Summits & Skills 4000m

Clare
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

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!

Summiting Mont Blanc was an important milestone for me which I am grateful to all at ISM. Particularly our ISM guide, who is the ultimate professional never compromising on safety. Altogether a brilliant week!Mt Blanc Special 2025

David

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Terry Ralphs

IFMGA British Mountain Guide

Terry learnt to climb on the gritstone edges of the Peak District then after graduating from Leeds University he decided to make his living in the outdoors, moving to North Wales to work at Plas y Brenin…

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