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Rock Movement Clinic⁠
October 6–8
Red Rock, Nevada⁠
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Three days dedicated to refining movement on rock.⁠
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In partnership with the Mountain Guides, this professional clinic is designed for aspiring guides and experienced climbers seeking greater efficiency, precision, and confidence on harder terrain.⁠
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Through focused coaching, repetition, and real-time feedback, we'll explore the movement patterns that support long-term progression and prepare climbers for the demands of future AMGA Rock Programs.⁠
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Capacity is intentionally limited.⁠
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Register via the link in bio.

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The Grand Teton via The Petzoldt Ridge to the Upper Exum 🧘‍♀️🥳😆🪻🏔️🌀#GRAND
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Can we just get real for a sec? Sometimes it looks like this. It’s not always The North Face catalog pictures.
I was sooooo done at that moment. I just wanted in.
Calves were 100% smoked.

For those interested, I’ll be putting on a free half-day clinic soon entitled “Proper Mounting of an Ice Cave ” or perhaps “When You’re Just Over It”.
Open to both guides (some of you need this!) and recreational climbers alike. I’ll be sharing valuable insight and information about getting absolutely humbled in tight quarters way up on a steep ice wall. Spots are filling fast, let me know.

Captured by @daleremsberg on the Weeping Wall early this week.

What.A.Day. 🤙🤙

#amgaapprovedtechnique
#themountainsarehumbling
#goofball
#whateverittakes
#gladthatsover

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Ouray Ice(Less) Fest clinics are here! 🦂⛏️ Expert athletes, priceless knowledge during Fest January 23rd-25th 2026 🤩 Sign up today at ourayicepark.com/oif/2026/clinics🚀 We can’t wait to see you at Ouray Ice(Less) Fest January 22nd-25th 2026🎉

🤠 Athletes: @kristin_arnold2 @sheldonkerr @chrissnobeck @huens @quentinclimbing @captaincalhoun @matt_cornell25 @lindlaukevin @mgclimber1 @pfaff_anna @jake_baldwin2 @tammyfaye @realwillgadd @alpinist007 @nick.climbs @_carly_jane @daleremsberg @carlosbuhler @keenan_panda @elias.the.spaniard Sonny Stroeer @riggingforrescue @joe.climbing.guide @kiersa_koepnick @icevince

Sponsored: @rab.equipment @sterlingrope @lasportivana @arcteryx @blackdiamond @scarpa_world @petzl_official @camp1889outdoor @zagskis @thenorthface @riggingforrescue @sanjuanmtnguides @lowaboots

🎥 @visuals.byveronica
#climbing #clinic #registration #ourayicepark #ourayicefest

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Don’t miss out!🤩⛏️ Ouray Ice Fest clinics are filling up fast! 😮‍💨🧊 Register now at OURAYICEPARK.COM/FEST/CLINICS for an unforgettable opportunity to learn from top athletes🥶 @bookofsamuel @quentinclimbing @carlosbuhler @coldfear @realwillgadd @matt_cornell25 @jessehuey @icevince @mgclimber1 @keenan_panda @neodude @elias.the.spaniard @santi.summits @lindlaukevin @daleremsberg @chrissnobeck

🏔️Supported by our incredible guiding companies @moxiemountainguides @basecamp_ouray @skywardmountaineering @mountaintrip @sanjuanmtnguides @cirqueguides

🎥 @visuals.byveronica
#clinic #registration #iceclimbing #ourayicepark #ourayicefest

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These last few days I was lucky enough to take part in a mentorship program led by Dale Remsberg focusing on the dark arts of guiding: short roping. To say I learned a lot would be an understatement! Huge thank you to Dale, Addie, Daniel, Seb, Sophie, Joey T, and of course Piper for all the knowledge and company that was shared, you guys rock!

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My guiding season in Vegas has come to an end. I’m loving the work, the people, the rocks. I’ll be back in the spring! For now its time to find some motion and enjoy what family time and winter has to offer.

Last 3 pics are from a mentorship camp I did the past few days in Boulder, CO thanks to @daleremsberg . For more info on that I wrote a little blog post and that link is in my bio.

Lastly, I’ve deleted Instagram off my phone to see how that feels because I’m so addicted and I have never taken a break in FIFTEEN YEARS of being on the app. I’m still planning to post from the browser occasionally and currently have no intention of fully quitting so that’s that lol. Not that I have to explain myself… but what’s is the internet for if not screaming into the void? Speaking of… Peep my blog… I’ve been at it monthly for 8 years :,,)

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I’m just back from a week in Vienna where I represented the AMGA at the 2025 IFMGA General Assembly.

A majority of the week was spent in meetings with the 27 other IFMGA member countries, debating and collaborating on what we want the future of mountain guiding to evolve into.

And we found a little time to enjoy the local culture and rich heritage, as well as celebrate our shared love of the mountains and the IFMGA’s 60th anniversary.

Many thanks to our Austrian colleagues and the IFMGA board for hosting! And to all that took time out to collaborate and support a shared vision for mountain guiding, worldwide. And last but not least, to @cbemusic for all the support.

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We have had a great season with our guests so far this season, and although school has started and the busy summer is winding down, Colorado rock climbing‘s best is still to come! Here is a look back at some of our favorite moments.

Join us for perfect climbing weather in September and October at one of our CO climbing venues. Whether it be Eldorado Canyon in Boulder or Lumpy Ridge in Estes Park for some multi pitch climbing or some beginner friendly top roping at Clear Creek Canyon in Denver or Boulder Canyon in Boulder, we have something for everyone!

Find our climbing offerings at the link in our bio.

#colorado #bouldercolorado #climbing #denvercolorado #getoutside

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Official word is in and I’ve passed the @amga1979 alpine guide exam and I am now an AMGA Alpine Guide!!

From as far back as 2007 with @riskepics I’ve traveled far and wide over the years - early experiences that shaped my judgement and respect for the mountains with @darenopeka and @rainbowweinstock

While I regret not pursuing the alpine guide certification sooner (I earned my rock guide in 2015), finances and other issues with access to terrain and self doubt added friction with the process. I doubled down starting in 2021 completing the alpine certification program in 4 years time - all while working a full time administrative job.

From the avalanche training and education to the formal AMGA alpine programs and all the training days in-between… this was a massive effort that has taken so much to realize and I encourage folks to reach out if they have questions and are considering this process.

The AMGA Alpine Guide Certification Program requires:
* 60 formal program days - AMGA and Avalanche Edu
* 225 required resume routes
* $23,000 in tuition cost (not including travel and lodging expenses)

A big shout out to my wife Bronwyn who is my closest climbing and adventure partner. She has been supportive of making many of our adventures count towards my becoming an alpine guide.

Props to all the people who’ve had a special influence on my development including the many guests that I’ve shared adventures with in the high alpine (a few to name here):
@daleremsberg @mtnguidejoeyt @soucymtnguide @bustercruzmountainguide @progression_mountain_guide @_stoic_ @stee.bo @jenniefiala @rockefellerfiala @climbermatthew @andyhansenmountainguide @tetonalpinist @eric_whewell @ericlarson_mountainguide @washingtonalpineguide @paulkoubek

A big thanks to @mammutna for their support with equipment that allowed me to thrive along with their alpine enthusiasm

Along with my close team at @amga1979 who supported my time out of the office and encouraged me every step of the way.

Now only 2 more ski programs left… time to buckle down my boots, sharpen my edges, and set my sights on finishing the process to earn the renown @ifmgaofficial certification

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Watch till the end…

How deep does your understanding go?
How much nuance can you see?

This is 1 of 3 subcategories within the rope closure conversation I think is important for every climber to understand.

Please share if you think that deeper and broader understanding of the simple concepts within climbing is valuable.

I certainly do and have been advocating for this particular concept for 15 years!

#ascendmembership #alpinelogic #closedsystemssavelives

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