John Collis

John Collis

Guide: Washington, Alaska, International

Since discovering a passion for climbing while getting his Bachelor’s degree in Geology at Colorado College, John has spent time traveling and climbing across parts of Africa, the Andes, Southeast Asia, Canada, the Rockies, and the Cascades. When not in Washington, John calls Moab, Utah his home and can be found exploring its canyons and desert towers.

Guide For:

Aconcagua

Significant Ascents

Denali
Mt. Rainier via DC, Emmons, Kautz
Mt. Baker
Forbidden Peak
Dragontail Peak
Zodiac, El Capitan
Mt. Proboscis and Lotus Flower Tower, Cirque of the Unclimbables
The Grand Traverse, Tetons

Certifications

WFR/CPR
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
AMGA Rock Guide
AIARE Level II

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Every aspect of the trip from airport pick up to summit was well thought out and executed. The personal attention paid to the climbers to get them to the summit was above and beyond the call, it is the reason I use Alpine Ascents.

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