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
Significant Ascents
Rigid Designator in Vail
Bridal Veil Falls in Telluride
Glacier Peak in a day
Coleman Headwall of Mt. Baker (as well as 4 other routes)
Fuhrer’s Thumb on Mt. Rainier
East Buttress on Mt. Whitney
Primrose Dihedral on Moses
Certifications
Wilderness First Responder/CPR
AIARE Pro 1
Leave No Trace Trainer
AMGA Rock Guide Course
AMGA Alpine Guide Course
AMGA Ice Instructor course