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Testimonials For ISM

Thank for an amazing couple of weeks! The ISM Guides were fantastic. I learned so much & 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!Summits & Skills 4000m Summer 2026

Tim
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

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)

What an incredible week learning the basics of Mountaineering. The course is perfectly balanced between summiting high alpine peaks and learning rope, climbing and glacier skills.Summits & Skills 4000 2026

Will
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

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Adrian Nelhams

ISM Director and IFMGA British Mountain Guide

As Guide & then Director of ISM for 30 years, Adrian has shaped the school's philosophy & approach to mountaineering education. His passion for climbing, exploration & inspiring others drives ISM forward. For Adrian, mountains remain a…

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