Leland Nisky

Leland discovered his love of outdoor exploration growing up in the jungles of Hong Kong, and his love of the mountains when he moved to Washington for college. The moment he found climbing, he knew he would be hooked for life. Leland has spent his time rock and Ice climbing all over Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Colorado. Leland ended up in Colorado after earning a degree in Outdoor Education from Western Washington University, where he spent the next four years teaching for the Colorado Outward Bound School. In an effort to explore other careers as an outdoor professional he began to work his way through AMGA classes, and moved back out to Washington to guide full time. Leland is enthusiastic to spend time teaching his clients about technical skills and mountain living.

Take 5 with the Guide

If you could only take one album on an expedition?
Rainbow Brain – GRiZ

Most beloved book?
Empire of the Summer Moon – S.C. Gwynne

What’s always in your snack bag?
Sour Gummies!

What was your first mountain?
Eldorado Peak with my outdoor program at WWU in 2014

In another life, I’d…
hunt poachers who prey on endangered species