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Award for Services to Mountaineering
Towards the end of 2007 an odd-looking letter arrived at the ISM office. It purported to be from 10 Downing Street and bore the Royal Crest of Arms. At first we thought it was a scam or a wind-up but…
Read MoreAdventures 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 half of it, as the headphones and sunglasses just weren’t working well together. I was also trying to get a…
Read MoreWinter report from Terry & Graham
Winter is upon us here in the Alps, plenty of snow and the ice starting to build nicely! For some time in Leysin it has been -7*C at night and below freezing all day.
Read MoreISM West Kokshal-Too Expedition, 2008
Our regular expedition to the Tien Shan mountains of Central Asia was a great trip and successful despite not achieving the hoped-for objective of Pik Byeliy (or Grand Poohbah as it is widely known).
Read MoreBulletin 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 trio, I couldn’t help but feel the Lynx bar echoed similarities to what the Vagabond used to have.
Read MoreLatest News from Adrian
The sun is streaming in through the office window and its 26 degrees outside.I had a great time rock climbing in Langdale at the weekend and like everyone else in the Old Dungeon Ghyll on Sunday evening, had the red…
Read MoreKuilu & Son Kul Expedition 2009
This was ISM’s second trip to the Kuilu range, the first being in 2000 when we explored the Karator glacier and its surrounding peaks. This trip focussed on the Bardytor valley immediately to the east, where records showed that only…
Read MoreMy 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 familiar grin and then comes the crushing bear hug that leaves you fighting for air!
Read MoreExpedition Gear for Kyrgyzstan by Steve Taylor
Below is a fairly personal take on which gear is required for the ISM Kyrgyzstan Expedition. It is based on participation on this expedition in 2008 and 2009.
Read MoreISM 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 climb a superb new winter line on Neckband Crag in Great Langdale.
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