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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

Brilliant!! I was a walker at the start of the week. By the end had been on glaciers and climbed a 4000m peak!! It was a wonderful, wonderful, experience which i will never forget. It was excellent value for money and I hope to be joining you for years to come.Summits & Skills 4000m 2026

Ian Twizell
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

Our guide for the week was exceptional; a true professional, a huge inspiration and just great company. He shared so many useful tips with us and had great stories to share too. Looking forward to booking another course with ISM!Summits & Skills 4000m 2026

William
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

I just wanted to thank you as well as Mark, our guide for the amazing week. The course was well organized and was just perfect for a beginner to mountaineering. We couldn't have wished for a better adventure. The memories are irreplaceable.Summits & Skills 4000 2025

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Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

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Adrian Nelhams

ISM Director and IFMGA British Mountain Guide

As a Director of ISM, Adrian splits his time between guiding, the ISM office, family and climbing for himself. During his 30+ year commitment to the team, Adrian has played a key role in the development of ISM.

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