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2026 Virgin Peaks Expedition - Kyrgyzstan

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Aug - Sep 2026
£3595
Sardinia Trekking 1

Sardinia Trekking

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Sep - Oct 2025
6:1 Ratio
£1495
Sunrise

Climb Mount Toubkal - 4167m

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Oct 2026
12:2 Ratio
£620

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Expeditions & Treks

We specialise in ‘alpine-style’ expeditions to the Greater Ranges, running trips each year to Kyrgyzstan, The Andes, and Greenland; as well as private expeditions elsewhere.

Testimonials For ISM

My very, very sincere thanks to the ISM Guides. They are truly quality people! Patient, understanding, professional, and wonderful ambassadors for your company. I have experienced many guides over my 50 years in climbing and they rank right up there with the very best.Mt Blanc Special

David Hughes

What an incredible week learning the basics of Mountaineering. The course is perfectly balanced between summiting high alpine peaks and learning rope, climbing and glacier skills.Summits & Skills 4000 2026

Will
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

My son and I had a really great week, we have gained so many skills, as well as increasing our understanding of what it takes to begin alpine mountaineering safely.The venues used by Adrian were perfect & the Hotel PlanB & mountain hust were both greatSummits and Skills 4000m Summer 2026

Gary
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

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