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Summits & Skills 1

Summits & Skills 4000m

Level 1: Instructional Course

6 days, 7 nights
4:1
£1795
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Summits & Skills 4000m

Level 1: Instructional Course

Our six-day Summits and Skills 4000m course is designed to give you the best possible introduction to alpine mountaineering and in addition, a chance to climb a 4000m peak to culminate the week.

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Course Highlights

A fun week learning alpine mountaineering skills

Climb your first alpine summits including a 4000m peak

All-inclusive prices

There are no extra uplift or cable car costs

All your food is included in the course price with no hidden costs paying extra for lunches or evening meals

No hidden hotel or hut accommodation costs

Free climbing equipment for you to borrow

Low ratio client to guide learning environment

ISM certifiacte recognising your attendance to this course

Expert instruction and coaching from professional ISM Guides

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An Introduction to Alpine Mountaineering

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 25 year commitment to the team, Adrian has played a key role in the development of ISM.

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Steve Monks

ISM DIrector and IFMGA British Mountain Guide

​A well known international climber, Steve has climbed and explored all over the world.

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Terry Ralphs

ISM Director and 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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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'.

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Testimonials For ISM

Neil, our guide for the week, was exceptional; a true professional, a huge inspiration and just great company. He shared so many useful tips with us and had great stories to share too. Looking forward to booking another course with ISM in 2022!”

William Summits and Skills 4000m 2021

"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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