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

The trip was great! No surprise there. Like every other time we have been on a trip with Jonathon he managed it perfectly. Something always seems to come up with the weather or the lodging and he always takes care of it. He keeps us informed about what is going on in the coming days but he quietly works his tail off to make things happen.

ALPINE ASCENTS BLOG

  • Cascades Conditions Report 6/25/2026

    Hello climbers, Summer is in full swing here in the Cascades.  Last week, we saw freezing levels above normal for this time of year, but we are about to shift to much cooler temperatures and slight amounts of precipitation in the coming week. We anticipate the frontal system to begin on Friday and persist until […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 6/18/2026

    Hello climbers, Climbing conditions in the Cascades are shaping up beautifully as we head into the summer season. Recent warm weather has accelerated snow melt, opening access to more routes and improving conditions across many alpine objectives across the region. With the Summer Solstice just around the corner, we’re enjoying the longest days of the […]

  • Rainier Route Update 6/15/2026

    Greetings Climbers, Happy Monday from Alpine Ascents! The past week on Mount Rainier has been a reminder of just how quickly conditions can change in the Cascades. Late last week, a strong storm moved through the region, depositing an estimated 2–3 feet of new snow above 10,000 feet. Guides reported winter-like conditions on the upper […]

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