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Canadian Rockies First Ascent by Adrian Nelhams
We headed back up Totem Creek, after a semi rest day climbing over in Field. Our old tracks clearly visible…

Spring Newsletter
In the Alps, the heavy winter snows and continuing cold weather have given perfect ski touring conditions for April and…

Pat Littlejohn Interview
Dave Pickford, Editor of CLIMB magazine, spoke to Pat Littlejohn in October 2012. Read the full interview here.

Courses for Challenge and Enjoyment
Mountaineering is a wonderfully diverse sport. It changes its nature with the seasons, and by the time we reach ‘high…

Climbing on Gran Canaria by Pat Littlejohn
Each year many of us wonder where we can go in the depths of winter to climb in warm weather…

ISM Instructional Courses by Pat Littlejohn
The amount of climbing in the Alps is vast and it makes good sense for anyone into climbing and mountaineering…

ISM Guide climbs hard mixed route in the Lakes
Some fantastic winter conditions in the Lake District this winter saw ISM guide Adrian Nelhams & climbing partner Tim Lofthouse…

My Kyrgyzstan Trip by Adrian Nelhams
‘Where’s Adrian Allynavich’ I hear shouted as I enter the ITMC offices and Vladimir appears from around the corner. The…

Latest News from Adrian
The sun is streaming in through the office window and its 26 degrees outside.I had a great time rock climbing…

Bulletin from Leysin - Hope, Noise and Great Ice!
As ‘Hope and Noise’ blasted out their short set and then made way for an even more energetic and loader…

Winter report from Terry & Graham
Winter is upon us here in the Alps, plenty of snow and the ice starting to build nicely! For some…

Adventures in Alaska by Adrian Nelhams
“You need to pump the handle at least a 100 times”, crackled Paul through the headphones. I only picked up…