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 before guiding in the Himalaya leading treks and trekking peak expeditions.

Now based in Leysin, Terry now guides through the winter, spring and summer in the Alps and loves the changes of activity that each season brings. He feels that the wide-ranging programme of ISM gives him variety in his guiding work that would be difficult to find elsewhere. In his free time he remains a dedicated enthusiastic climber with a penchant for long and sustained rock routes such as those in Yosemite and Spain. He has a craftsmanlike approach to his climbing with a precise and controlled technique – whether on ice or rock you can learn a lot just by watching him climb.

Testimonials For ISM

What a brilliant week we had! I really enjoyed the fact that the course was very hands on and we were given freedom and responsibility to look after ourselves. I really like the fact that the price was all-inclusive, the the course was excellent value for money!

Rachel (2017)
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

"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)

The course was excellent, lots of variety and provided me with a good range of skills. Loved reaching the summit of the Weissmeis, 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 to Pat.

Jo Clark
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

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