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Private Guiding

Instructional & Guided Climbing

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Private Guiding

Instructional & Guided Climbing

If you have specific personal objectives or would like to do something a little different, then ISM offers private guiding for individuals or small groups tailored to fit your needs.

If you would like top plan a week around your own level of ability and pace or maybe have specific peaks or climbing objectives then please get in touch.

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Private Guiding Icefalls 2

Course Highlights

Specific technical objectives

Tailored weeks to your personal level of ability and pace.

Enjoy the flexibility of any dates during a season

Expert guiding and instruction from experienced ISM Guides

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Private Guiding Icefalls 3

Personal Guiding

Private guiding is for those climbers that have specific technical objectives in mind such as climbing some of the bigger multi-pitch routes in the Alps or the classic's of the Canadian Rockies.

Private guiding is also perfect for individuals that want to pace and customise their own week to fit with other personal goals that may be at any altitude and level of ability or summits attempted.

Please contact the ISM office to dicuss any private guiding' questions you may have, and we'll help you plan and achive those goals.

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Venue Ideas

Switzerland - Kandersteg, Mauvoisin, Adelboden, Simplon Pass, Brunnital

Italy - Cogne, Valsavarenche, Valpelline, Ayas, Gressoney, Dolomites

Slovenia - Julian Alps area

France - Montriond, Chamonix, La Grave, Argentiere, Vallon du Fournel, Gavarnie

Austria - Stubaital, Kaunertal, Brandnertal

Norway - Lyngen, Hensedal, Rjukan

Canadian Rockies - Banff, Lake Louise, Field, Jasper, Icefields Parkway

Course Dates & Booking

Please call +44 (0) 1539 721561 for availability

Meet the Team

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Adrian Nelhams

ISM Director and IFMGA British Mountain Guide

As a Director of ISM, Adrian splits his time between guiding, the ISM office, family and climbing for himself. During his 30+ year commitment to the team, Adrian has played a key role in the development of ISM.

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Testimonials For ISM

I just wanted to thank you as well as Mark, our guide for the amazing week. The course was well organized and was just perfect for a beginner to mountaineering. We couldn't have wished for a better adventure. The memories are irreplaceable.

EP
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

"I loved the course and Terry was great. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun and feel confident and secure in my technique".

BT
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

Thank for an amazing couple of weeks! Matt and Stu were fantastic. I learned so much but also had a lot of fun. I have come home feeling like a proper mountaineer, having made some great new friends and with some unforgettable memories. I plan to come back next year!

Tim

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