Guides

Guides

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

Joe Stock

Joe Stock
Guide: Alps, Alaska

Dylan Taylor

Dylan Taylor
Guide: Alaska, Washington, Alps

Thanks to guide creativity, I still got in 12 days of interesting climbing and skill work, with a chance to grow in experience and confidence. Jonathon was a great manager as our plans had to be changed multiple times. He pulled it all together to make the trip challenging and fun despite the ugly conditions on the mountain.

ALPINE ASCENTS BLOG

  • Training for Denali Webinar

    If Denali is on your horizon, it’s time to get serious about training. Join world-renowned alpinist, Uphill Athlete founder, and co-author of Training for the Uphill Athlete, Steve House for a deep dive into what it truly takes to prepare for North America’s highest peak. In this session, Steve breaks down the key principles behind […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 9/3/2026

    Hello climbers, It felt like the switch to fall happened in the mountains this week!  Cool temperatures and precipitation have returned to the mountains.  New snow returned to mid and upper elevations over the last couple days, and a handful of inches is expected over the next few days and leading into the weekend as […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 8/19/2026

    Hello climbers, Conditions continue to stay phenomenal around the mountains in Washington. Smoke forecasts look really good throughout the rest of the week and into weekend. We are starting to see some mid to late August weather patterns start to creep in, with blip of cooler temperatures and light precipitation working its way into the […]

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