International School of Mountaineering - ISM

Name: International School of Mountaineering - ISM
Address: Kendal, GB
Telephone: +441539721561

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09/01/2024

The Climbers Shop is 65 years old!!!!

We are very proud to be the oldest, independently owned outdoor shop in the Lake District and to celebrate we are running a competition throughout 2024.

All you need to do to get involved is send us a postcard!

All the details are included in the link below.......join in the fun for the chance to win a gift voucher!

https://theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk/blog/65th-anniversary-competition-send-us-a-postcard

The Climbers Shop
Joe Brown's Shops

26/10/2022

Kyrgyzstan 2022 Trip Report.

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/news/ism-virgin-peaks-expedition-2022-fergana-range-kyrgyzstan

Plans for 2023 are underway so please check our website and watch this space for more details.

ISM trip report of our trip into the Fergana Range in the Tien Shan Mountains, Kyrgyzstan

09/09/2022

Another successful expedition to Kyrgyzstan comes to a close. This incredible country did not disappoint, endless skies, amazing people and a few first ascents of unclimbed peaks thrown in for good measure! Thank you to everyone who joined us. Full trip report to follow. Photos

03/03/2022

The 2022 Arc'teryx Academy is now open for booking! A great weekend of activities and a chance to chat to ISM Guides, test some demo kit, learn new skills and have fun!
https://arcteryxacademy.com/climb-lake-district?fbclid=IwAR1Wss9e_cAh9GerIqo6tFYvR9Xpa2Qea_QR28SZCP0ejxnLZraLkWqJrlk

Arc'teryx has teamed up with the International School of Mountaineering to bring you climbing clinics for those just starting out, those who want to progress their climbing and those wanting to learn essential safety and rescue skills. There will also be wild camping, wild swimming and environmental...

01/03/2022

Our great friends at The Climbers Shop have a series of podcasts and the latest one features our own Director and British Mountain Guide, Adrian Nelhams. Due the the wonders of modern technology, Adrian joined Cathy and Wayne from deep in the Canadian Rockies to share his knowledge about ice axes. Listen here:
https://podcastaddict.com/episode/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzsprout.com%2F1758667%2F10159830-episode-15-ice-axes-take-your-pick.mp3&podcastId=3328493?fbclid=IwAR2q-1Bfx9FYKsAMQoBxW0c_MydvXQhPe-C1GSjT1L8hYW3pA1JhrM173zQ

Wayne and Cathy are joined by British Mountain Guide Adrian Nelhams who shares his gargantuan knowledge and experience of ice axes. Together they cover why you might need to carry one, when you definitely need one and talk about why an ice axe is only part of your winter safety kit. Covering everyth...

07/01/2022

These dark winter nights are a great time to make some plans for the summer!

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/news/helping-you-plan-your-alpine-goals

Give thought to the level of experience and ability you have now. Choose an ISM course or alpine summit that fits with your level of experience and skill set, then put in place a plan and realistic time frame to achieve that goal! At ISM, we can help you plan ahead to achieve those goals.

04/05/2021

Would you like a challenge this summer? Fancy some trad. rock climbing? How about this?
https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/news/uk-classic-rock-summer-challenge

23/04/2021

Walking with ISM Director and Guide Adrian Nelhams on the Fairfield Horseshoe as part of the weekly Arc'teryx community events. Nice day for it!

Apart from guiding in the Alps and worldwide Adrian loves being on his own turf - the Lake District.

20/04/2021

Great weather for some rock climbing in Borrowdale, Lake District today!

12/04/2021

Something for the Spring/Summer/Autumn?

We have teamed up with our friends UKClimbing.com and International School of Mountaineering - ISM to bring you a fantastic challenge from April to October!

Stay safe, get planning, hone your skills and enjoy some of the finest climbing the Lake District and Snowdonia have to offer.....

https://www.theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk/classic-rock-challenge

29/03/2021

Do you love indoor climbing and want to try climbing outdoors? New to climbing in the Lake District and not sure where to start? If you would like to find out more, then why not join this informative webinar with Adrian Nelhams, Arc’teryx Ambassador, ISM Director and IFMGA British Mountain Guide. Friday 9th April. https://community-events.arcteryx.com/accesstoclimblakedistrict

02/03/2021

The Prime Minister has announced the Government’s five-step ‘Roadmap’ to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions in England starting on March 8. Each step will be assessed against four tests before restrictions ease, starting with the return of schools on 8 March
On March 12, we hope to hear more about how restrictions will ease in Wales and should then have a clearer idea of when we will be able to resume rock climbing in Wales.
Scotland is similar, with a slower way forward and again, we will get a better idea over the coming weeks as to when we can offer rock climbing in Scotland.
We hope that our summer alpine courses will run mainly as planned, and will keep a close eye on things.
Please get in touch with the ISM office if you need any help planning an alpine trip, or if you would like to book some UK rock climbing over the coming weeks and months.

24/02/2021

Standard technique for prussiking up a rope.

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/news/prussiking-up-a-rope

22/02/2021

Thinking of getting a rucksack for summer alpine mountaineering? If so, we hope you find this helpful.
https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/how-tos/rucksacks-for-summer-alpine-mountaineering

Adrian Nelhams chat's through the basics in what to look for when purchasing a rucksack for summer alpine mountaineering.

19/02/2021

Crevasse Rescue Part 3

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/news/refreshing-your-crevasse-rescue-and-snow-belay-knowledge-part-3

17/02/2021

All you need to know about walking poles!

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/how-tos/walking-poles

Adrian Nelhams chatting about the walking poles he uses summer alpine mountaineering.

15/02/2021

Part 2 of Crevasse Rescue - Taking a look at the complexities of setting up a simple pulley system in a crevasse rescue situation

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/news/refreshing-your-crevasse-rescue-and-snow-belay-knowledge-part-2

12/02/2021

A chance to refresh and to reflect on the complexities of building snow anchors in a crevasse rescue situation.

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/news/refreshing-your-crevasse-rescue-and-snow-belay-knowledge

10/02/2021

Want to know more about Summer alpine mountaineering boots. This short video by Adrian Nelhams might help.

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/how-tos/summer-alpine-mountaineering-boots

Adrian Nelhams chatting generally about the different types of summer alpine mountaineering boots.

08/02/2021

Winter Climbing Grades: Adrian Nelhams sheds some light on the Scottish winter, mixed and water ice grading systems.

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/news/winter-climbing-grades

08/02/2021

Want to know more about avalanches? This article should help.
https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/news/avalanche-catagories

06/02/2021

Adrian Nelhams talks about what to wear in the mountains in the summer.

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/how-tos/clothing-for-summer-alpine-mountaineering

Adrian Nelhams chats about the various clothing layers, for summer alpine mountaineering.

06/02/2021

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/news/alpine-grades

Alpine grades, and taking a look at the complexities of grading an alpine route

04/02/2021

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/how-tos/glacial-travel-2-people-set-up

Adrian Nelhams talks through the way he organises his rope for glacial travel when climbing as a group of two.

02/02/2021

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/how-tos/glacial-travel-3-people-set-up

Adrian Nelhams talks through the way he organises his rope for glacial travel when climbing in a group of three people. Note - Adrian talks about 'arm-spans'.... his arm-spans may be bigger than average! If you feel as though your arm-spans are much smaller, then put more arm-spans of rope…

29/01/2021

Want to know more about climbing grades? Have a look at this article by Adrian Nelhams.

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/news/climbing-grade-comparisons

28/01/2021

This is a great way to store and carry your waterproofs! https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/how-tos/packing-your-waterproofs

Adrian Nelhams showing you a fun way to pack your waterproofs.

25/01/2021

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/how-tos/my-climbing-harnesses-helmet

Adrian Nelhams talks about his climbing harnesses and the helmet he uses.

22/01/2021

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/how-tos/my-trad-climbing-rack

Adrian Nelhams takes a look at his 'trad' climbing rack

21/01/2021

https://www.alpin-ism.com/knowledge-base/how-tos/a-look-at-some-of-the-different-types-of-ice-axes-available

Adrian Nelhams takes a look at some of the different types of ice axes available

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