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    Welcome to ISM A warm welcome to the International School of Mountaineering, dedicated to sharing the skills, enjoyment and the adventure of mountaineering in all of its aspects. Owned, managed and operated by a team of vastly experienced IFMGA guides…

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  • Arc'teryx Psiphon AR Pant review

    Our new partnership with Arc’teryx has meant that we’ve had a good look at the range of kit they offer and also had the chance to test a number of great pieces.

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  • The Dolomites Ski Safari

    Every time I drive back to the Dolomites I get very excited. I've seen many mountains in my life, but I’ve never seen anything like this. Just thinking about the fact that you are actually skiing (or climbing) over an…

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  • Courses

    Founded in 1965, ISM is by far the longest-established provider of alpine mountaineering and climbing courses to English-speaking clients. The majority of our clients come from the UK although we attract English-speaking clients from all over the world. Our courses…

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  • Summer Alpine Mountaineering

    Our Courses allow you to progress in a logical, and thorough way, ensuring you get the full benefit from our courses and are able to move on the our more advanced courses if you wish. Summer Highlights Instructional courses Guided…

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  • Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

    This is a fantastic week, where you will learn all the basic skills required to have a fun and enjoyable time summer alpine mountaineering. This course is a great introduction to alpine mountaineering, which culminates with a chance to practise…

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  • Kyrgyzstan 2014

    As each Kyrgyzstan trip approaches, one can’t help but get a little excited.

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  • Fond memories of Pete Boardman

    Frank Wieler, an ISM client now living in Vancouver, Canada, still has fond memories from an ISM Winter Mountaineering course back in 1978 which was guided by the then ISM Director Pete Boardman.

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  • The Mittellegi Integral

    One of the best known peaks in the Alps, mainly due to the much publicised North Face exploits in the 1930’s and the eventual ascent by Harrer, Heckmair, Kasparek and Vorg in 1938.

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