Joe Stock

    Joe Stock

    Guide: Alps, Alaska

    Joe is an internationally licensed IFMGA Mountain Guide based in Anchorage, Alaska. He has been climbing and skiing around the world for over 30 years with extensive time in the mountains of Alaska, New Zealand, western United States, South America and the Alps.

    Guide For:

    8 Day Alps Mountaineering Course
    Mont Blanc

    Certifications

    Wilderness First Responder
    Avalanche Level III
    AMGA Certified Rock Guide
    AMGA Certified Alpine Guide
    AMGA Certified Ski Guide
    IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide

    Great program, really enjoyed the first three days of training/acclimatization hike around the glaciers and the impressive hut system found in the Alps. The extensive rock climbing was unexpected but all of the guides did a great job getting us prepared to handle challenges of the first portion of the summit day on the grand […]

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