News, Articles and Trip Reports

Ice Screws and Accessories
A look at Ice Screws, Leashes, Clipper systems and V-Threaders

Alpine Icefall Climbing
Icefall climbing - article on some classic venues in the Alps by Adrian Nelhams
The Wild Side
An article Adrian Nelhams wrote for Climb Magazine (July/August Issue 139)
ISM Virgin Summits Expedition 2017 Trip Report
Areas visited: Central At-Bashi Range, Kashkaratash River Valley, Tien Shan also Tash Rabat and Son-Kul

Transceiver and Avalanche Rescue
With winter fast approaching, ISM Mountain Guide Terry Ralphs gives an indepth view on transceivers and avalanche rescue.

ISM Kyrgyzstan (Pamirs) Virgin Summits Expedition 2016
Area visited – The Eastern Zaalay Range at the Eastern end of the Trans Alai Range.

Ski Touring Equipment Advice
The ski touring market has been developing really quickly in the last few years, putting all sorts of new types…
Off-Piste Ski Technique: Five Key Focus Points
The transition from skiing on the piste to being an off-piste skier is often a very difficult one.

Winter Ice Climbing Kit – Get ready for the Ice!
With winter fast approaching, now is a good time to check your kit!