Guides

Guides

Guide Ratio

During the summit climb portion of the trip we have a ratio of one guide for every two climbers. You will have more individualized instruction, great assistance on summit day and overall higher success and risk management is increased. This 2:1 ratio makes for practically a private guiding experience.

Guide Staff

Mike Arnold

Mike Arnold
Guide: Alps

Tim Connelly

Tim Connelly
Guide: Alaska, Alps

Nino Guagliano

Nino Guagliano
Guide: Alps

Andy Hansen

Andy Hansen
Guide: Washington, Alps, Alaska

Eric Larson

Eric Larson
Guide: Alps, Alaska

Jonathon Spitzer

Spitzer Sm
Senior Guide: International, Washington, Director of Operations

Dylan Taylor

Dylan Taylor
Guide: Alaska, Washington, Alps

Climb exceeded expectations as always. Jonathon is really amazing. And Eric is as well. I couldn’t have had a better trip.

ALPINE ASCENTS BLOG

  • Cascades Conditions Report 6/3/2026

    The Cascades climbing season continues to move forward, with teams enjoying generally favorable weather and good climbing conditions throughout much of the state. Guides are beginning to observe the seasonal changes that come with warmer temperatures and longer days.  The current forecast suggests continued periods of stable weather intermixed with typical spring systems moving through […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 5/28/2026

    Hello climbers, The past week has brought a mix of classic spring Cascade conditions, with warm temperatures early in the week followed by a return to cooler weather, stronger winds, and periods of precipitation across the range. While snowpack remains below average for this time of year, climbers continue to find good climbing conditions on […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 5/21/2026

    Greetings Fellow Climbers, The Cascades climbing season is in full swing!  This is our favorite time of year as we have climbers exploring all over the Pacific Northwest.  In addition to our climbs in Cascades we also have several expeditions already deep in the Alaska range making moves up Denali. Internationally, our Everest expedition led […]

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