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Andy Hansen

Andy Hansen

Guide: Washington, Alps, Alaska

Andy Hansen is a Mountain Guide living in Longmont, Colorado. He operates in all seasons, all disciplines and all across the world. As an IFMGA Mountain Guide, Andy is a passionate mountain athlete who derives inspiration from challenges in adversity and has a strong desire to share the wild places with others. Apart from climbing, skiing and traveling Andy is interested in reading, Stoicism and enjoying quality time at home with his partner and their two cats.

Take 5 with the Guide

What was your first mountain?
Rib Mountain, Wisconsin.

What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re not guiding?
Moonboard

What’s always in your snack bag?
Albanese 12-Flavor Gummy Bears

If you could be stuck with anyone (past or present) at base camp for a week, who would you choose?
Liam Gallagher

One piece of advice for aspiring mountaineers
Be a better rock climber

Guide For:

Eiger
Matterhorn
Mont Blanc

Significant Ascents

Aiguille du Midi, Frendo Spur (Winter, M4 AI4)
Mont Blanc via Trois Mont and North Face Ski Descent
Moonlight Buttress (Free Ascent, 5.12c IV)
Ascents/Descents in Canadian Rockies, North Cascades and French Alps
Sport Climbs up to 5.13b
Trad Climbs up to 5.13a

Certifications

Wilderness First Responder and CPR certified
Avalanche Level 2
Leave No Trace Trainer
IFMGA Guide
ifmga

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.

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