Northern Mountain Sport
Northern Mountain Sport are adventure specialists. We provide guiding and courses in alpine mountaineering, climbing and skiing throughout the European Alps and beyond. Closer to home we run MLTE training and assessment courses. Formed by Tim Blakemore, an IFMGA British Mountain Guide, Northern Mountain Sport offer a personal, flexible and friendly service with client satisfaction as our priority. We offer guiding at all levels: from introduction to alpinism to grande courses throughout the year as well as cascade climbing and classic ski tours throughout the winter and spring . We hope can join in the adventure!
Tim Blakemore
Northern Mountain Sport (Ltd) is directed by Tim Blakemore. Since his teens Tim has been clinging to mountainsides and sliding down them in pursuit of fun and adventure. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Northern Mountain Sport gained throughout the world.... more>
I love the variety of my work. I can be guiding a north face one week and skiing powder the next. My clients are as diverse as the arenas I work in and continue to inspire and enthuse me as I hope I do them. Mostly, I just enjoy getting out and having fun with others
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May is a great time to be in the alps. The resorts are quiet (or closed altogether) as are the refuges. With a flexible approach to objectives there is lots to do at this time of year and this week has seen the transition from winter to spring,... Read full blog>
After a well earned (in my opinion) rest in New Zealand, Australia and Thailand I've been back at work in the alps. It seems I picked the right month to go away to sunnier climes as the alps have been experiencing inclement weather for most of... Read full blog>
The Silvretta lie in the Central Alps on the Austrian/Swiss border and are famous for superb ski touring. There are many reasons for this; excellent huts (some with showers, all with apfelstrudel), accessible 3000m peaks, grand (but not too ser... Read full blog>
