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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Winter has well and truly arrived in the Alps! Already we have experienced more snow than last season and we have had a few 'category 5' days. I've been out and about, mostly skiing with friends and family enjoying the great conditions. Around... Read full blog>
The great autumnal conditions have broken in the Alps and the long awaited snow has finally arrived. I've been doing a mix of things recently; lecturing, a bit of dry tooling and more recently getting back on the planks (skiing). For the second... Read full blog>
The weather in the Alps has been stable for what seems like an age now, with high pressure in control. The big north faces have been coming into condition with approaches being easy and quick; perfect conditions to get bigger, commiting routes... Read full blog>
