Akio Joy
Aki is a guide based out of Bozeman, MT. He majored in Mathematics Education at Montana State University and holds a teaching certification in the state of Montana, although he rarely teaches in a classroom. Aki splits his time guiding in the Western US, from the coast to the Rockies. He was recently brought back into his university as an instructor for a new climbing course. He is rooted in his local climbing and skiing community, helping out with local events and climbing every day. His passions are education and climbing, both of which he loves sharing.
Significant Ascents
The Nose in a Day, El Capitan, Yosemite 5.10 C1 1000m
The Shield, El Capitan, Yosemite 5.10 A3+ 1000m
Original Route, Rainbow Wall, Red Rock, NV 5.12- 400m (on-sight)
Come and Get It, Hyalite Canyon 5.11 WI6 50m
Moment’s Notice, Beartooth Mountains WI5+ 300m (First Ascent)
Kingpin, Beartooth Mountains 5.13a 300m (First Ascent)
Chiaro di Luna, Patagonia, 5.10d 900m
Bienvedidos a mi Insomnia, Cochamo, 5.11- 1000m
Certifications
Wilderness First Responder/ CPR
Pro Avalanche Level 1
AMGA Rock Guide
AMGA Advanced Alpine Guide Course
BS in Mathematics Education from Montana State University
